Meet The Team
Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
CIM®
Since moving to Canada in 1994, Rupert Hamilton has worked in the financial services sector in Toronto. He has been with TD Wealth since 2005, where he helps develop wealth management strategies, and builds and manages investment portfolios for high net worth individuals and corporate clients that are tailored to help meet their unique goals and requirements. Rupert and his team are committed to providing clients with a high level of personalized customer service.
Rupert graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a BA in History and earned a Master of Business Studies, specializing in International Business, from the Smurfit School of Business at University College Dublin. He holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, which allows him to provide discretionary portfolio management in Canada.
Rupert is a member of the board of the Yellow Bus Foundation and previously volunteered as the Co-Chair of the Special Olympics Ontario World Invitational Games. He served on the board of Special Olympics Ontario for 16 years. Rupert and his wife, Minnow, have two sons – Ryan and Michael. The latest surprise addition to their family is an Australian Labradoodle named Scruffy. In his spare time, Rupert enjoys playing golf and travelling with his wife.
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Yellow Bus Foundation - Board of Directors
Master Business Studies, International Business from Smurfit School of Business
B.A. History from Trinity College Dublin
Senior Investment Advisor
Associate Portfolio Manager
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B.Comm.
CIM®
Excellence in wealth management is about more than investments and returns - it's about understanding your personality, your goals and your motivations, and then crafting a personalized wealth plan that is right for you.
Gloria holds a Bachelor of Computer Software Engineering from IAU and a Bachelor of Commerce from York University, as well as numerous investment designations, including the Chartered Investment Manager designation (CIM®). Prior to joining TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, she worked on Bay Street at TD Asset Management and BMO Global Asset Management, in roles providing investment recommendations and advice to Investment Advisors across various financial institutions. Outside of the office, Gloria has a bold presence in a few charitable organizations in the community including DSAT in support of persons with Down Syndrome and Dress for Success in support of women seeking financial independence. Outside of the office, Gloria lives an active lifestyle in High Park neighborhood in Toronto, enjoys taking their fluffy dog, Emma, on hikes, and cooks up a storm for their rotating guests.
Direct: (416) 944-6700 | E-mail: Gloria.Malek@td.com
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Associate Investment Advisor
CFA®
Chad Fink has a deep passion for the capital markets which dates back to his days studying finance at Dalhousie University. He joined TD in 2015 and assists Rupert & Gloria in reviewing client portfolios to help ensure asset allocations are aligned with the team’s views on the markets, as well as each client’s specific investment goals and risk tolerance. Chad is experienced in developing and maintaining customized wealth management plans for clients and shares the team’s commitment to making customer service a priority.
A big proponent of lifelong learning, Chad frequently engages the team in discussion about market developments and individual investments. He plays an important role in the investment selection and portfolio construction process. The team and clients benefit from his perspective and the analysis he brings to the table.
Chad graduated from Dalhousie University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charterholder.
When he isn’t working, Chad enjoys spending his time with family. His wife and young daughter enjoy going on walks to the park and immersing themselves in various seasonal activities. Apple picking, Halloween and spring gardening are favorites.
Client Relationship Associate
Client Relationship Associate
David Iles began his career with TD in 2000. He has been working at TD Wealth since 2007 and started working with Rupert Hamilton the following year. Currently, David’s primary role is to support the team by providing exemplary customer service and helping to ensure administrative excellence – both with clients and within the group. He was awarded the TD Star Award* in 2014 and in 2021.
David studied graphic design at George Brown College and has completed the Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook Course, Wealth Management Essentials and a Certificate in Financial Services Advice with the Canadian Securities Institute.
David and his wife, Maureen, are proud parents of two children. He spends his free time taking his kids to soccer & taekwondo, going for walks with his dog Captain and reading.
*The TD Star Award is given by TD for Wealth employees who maintain a high level of professional business conduct and integrity throughout the year as well as demonstrate excellence in their field.
Additional TD Specialists
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Business Succession Advisor
Business Succession Advisor
Your experienced Business Succession Advisor of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you and your team of external advisors, including lawyers, accountants and business brokers, to help you maximize your business' value, and create and implement a plan for the smooth transfer of your business down the road.
Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services
Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services
If you're looking for a way to plan your giving more effectively and create a lasting legacy to support the charities that matter most to you, our philanthropic services provide access to the Private Giving Foundation, the first donor-advised fund program launched by a financial institution in Canada. Our TD specialist will work one-on-one with you and your family to incorporate philanthropy into your overall estate and wealth plans, and help you create a legacy that is meaningful to you.
Estate Planning Advisor
Estate Planning Advisor
Your experienced Estate Planning Advisor of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you to help you determine the form of coverage for all of your financial and non-financial assets in case of unforeseen events. The strategic use of life, disability, living benefits and annuity products can also help you preserve your wealth, sustain your business and minimize tax obligations.
High Net Worth Planner
High Net Worth Planner
Your High Net Worth Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you and your other professional advisors, when appropriate, to develop comprehensive wealth strategies based on a number of wealth considerations. Among them: creating retirement income streams, estate planning, business and insurance considerations, transitioning your business, accessing sophisticated credit solutions, tax planning and philanthropic planning.
High Net Worth Planner
High Net Worth Planner
Your High Net Worth Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you and your other professional advisors, when appropriate, to develop comprehensive wealth strategies based on a number of wealth considerations. Among them: creating retirement income streams, estate planning, business and insurance considerations, transitioning your business, accessing sophisticated credit solutions, tax planning and philanthropic planning.
Business Succession Advisor
Business Succession Advisor
Your experienced Business Succession Advisor of the Wealth Advisory Services team will work with you and your team of external advisors, including lawyers, accountants and business brokers, to help you maximize your business' value, and create and implement a plan for the smooth transfer of your business down the road.
