Meet The Team

Senior Investment Advisor
Senior Portfolio Manager
CIM®
FCSI®
PFP®
As a Senior Portfolio Manager and Senior Investment Advisor with TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, Michael specializes in managing the complex financial affairs and daily investment management for some of the most successful individuals, corporate investment accounts and Trusts.
Michael was born and raised in Ottawa, and began his career there in 1991, holding management positions at a major Canadian bank. In 1995, Michael moved to Midland, Ontario to advance his career and follow his passion for investment management.
Since 2005, Michael’s approach as an active Portfolio Manager includes an investment approach that is tailored to each client’s unique set of needs. Michael follows a disciplined approach to investing, executes a solid foundation of professionalism matched with a passion for building and maintaining rewarding relationships with clients.
Michael is recognized nationally as one of the top producing advisors at TD Wealth Private Investment Advice. Together with his team, he manages in excess of $598 million in client assets as of December 2021 while employing three underlying principles; responsibility, integrity and service excellence.
When asked what he is most proud of, he says that "It is the long-term client relationship and earning our clients' deepest trust that dates back to when I first moved to Midland in 1995."
Passionate about providing exceptional service and customized wealth solutions, Michael works closely with clients to create highly-tailored personalized wealth plans to help grow and protect their wealth. Continued industry education is a top priority for Michael as he holds the Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®), Professional Financial Planner (PFP), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations, allowing him to become a Portfolio Manager. As a Portfolio Manager, Michael can provide discretionary portfolio management service to his clients and take care of the day-to-day decisions of his clients' investment portfolios, so that his clients can focus on whatever they enjoy.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, wife Sarah and 3 children.

Portfolio Manager
Senior Investment Advisor
CFP®
CIM®
FMA
Sarah Thor is a Portfolio Manager bringing a depth of knowledge to one of the most experienced Portfolio Management Teams within TD Wealth. With over a decade of experience with TD Wealth as a former Senior Financial Planner, Sarah knows what truly drives the Wealth Management experience and process.
Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics as well as a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Queen’s University. She completed the Certificate in Retirement Strategy offered by CSI, and holds the following designations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), and the Fellowship of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®). The FCSI® is the highest honour and one of the most senior credentials in Canadian financial services. It is awarded to distinguished leaders who set and exceed standards for education, experience, professional integrity and excellence.
Sarah is from Midland and now enjoys working in her home town with her husband Michael Thor.

Associate Investment Advisor
Associate Investment Advisor
Stephen joined the Thor Wealth Management Group in December 2021, after beginning his career in the industry earlier that year. Stephen is a recent graduate from McMaster University, where he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce. He has successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Wealth Management Essentials (WME) and Advanced Investment Strategies (AIS), as he continues to further his education in the Wealth Management industry.
A Midland resident, Stephen was born and raised in the area and is excited to be able to work in his hometown. Stephen's an avid hockey and golf fan who enjoys spending much of his free time on the golf course.

Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
Danielle joined the TD Bank Group in April 2006. In September 2008, Danielle was selected to join the Thor Wealth Management Group as she helped deliver what we viewed as exceptional customer service at TD Canada Trust.
Danielle's responsibilities as a Client Service Associate consist of account administrative duties where she leverages her attention to details to ensure all requests are handled properly. Danielle greets all clients with her warm friendly personality and has developed a good rapport with clients and is able to effectively assist them with all their administrative needs.
Danielle has completed the Canadian Securities Course, the cornerstone educational requirement in the financial industry.

Client Relationship Associate
Client Relationship Associate
Doug commenced his career in the financial service industry in 1992. Over the past 22 years, Doug has developed his career and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Thor Wealth Management Group. As a Client Relationship Associate, Doug assists the Portfolio Manager in the general day to day management of portfolios. Through his successful completion of his Wealth Management Essentials (WME), Doug creates comprehensive plans for our clients' complex and individual needs.
In every client relationship, Doug strives to deliver outstanding advice and has developed a close relationship with our clients. Doug believes in, and does his best to, deliver excellent service and is a key part in helping us to ensure that we meet our goal of providing client experiences that are best in class.
After being Ottawa born and raised, Doug and wife Debbie, along with their two boys, moved to Midland in 2006. They love living in “Cottage Country” and are enjoying all that the Midland area has to offer.

Client Service Associate
Client Service Associate
After completing her diploma from Canadore College in Biotechnology in 2017, Stevie Lee started her employment with TD Canada Trust in June 2018. Stevie Lee has successfully passed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) to develop her career within the Wealth Management industry. Stevie Lee enjoys her time going to the gym and outdoor hiking.
Additional TD Specialists
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Tax and Estate Planner
Tax and Estate Planner
The Tax and Estate Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team applies expertise in estate, trust and tax planning to assist you in developing an estate plan that reflects your personal choices for the future, and the legacy you will leave behind. To help manage your responsibilities, we can work with other TD specialists and external subject matter experts to help identify issues and properly structure your estate in a tax effective manner..
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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.

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.