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Daniel Girard has been providing comprehensive wealth management services to successful families, individuals and charitable foundations since the late 1990s. Prior to joining Newport, Dan built and managed a large, successful practice with one of Canada’s big five banks for over 20 years. ... Keep Reading "Daniel Girard" >

From participating in the Little League World Series at the age of 12, to playing rugby and football at his alma mater Simon Fraser University, Russ Hafer’s lifelong love of sports have always led him to be part of a winning team. It’s something he has aspired to in his professional life as ... Keep Reading "Russ Hafer" >

While Richard Colton spent plenty of time at his family’s auto repair business as a kid, he never mastered the finer points of auto mechanics. Instead, while his brother went on to be the family’s 3rd generation business owner, Richard took a different path, and followed his mother’s footsteps ... Keep Reading "Richard Colton" >

When Drew Oliver tore his ACL at 17, he switched from competitive snowboarding to teaching. In the process, Drew discovered that teaching required a threefold approach, regardless of whether he was teaching an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro. He needed to build rapport; understand the ... Keep Reading "Drew A. Oliver" >

Derek had a fortuitous start to the financial world with a university project on alternative payment methods, leading to investments in securities that would become household names. More important than any profits gleaned were the investing lessons learned and the interest that sparked a ... Keep Reading "Derek Whiston" >

Ian’s approach to investing is based on the fundamental principle that every investment portfolio needs its own carefully tailored plan. “Our job is to create a unique roadmap for each client, but the route needs to be flexible and accommodate economic and personal changes,” he notes. Ian’s ... Keep Reading "Ian Maclean" >

Born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, Katia moved to Canada, shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, to pursue her university education and a life of better opportunities. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (with specialization in Finance) at the Schulich School of ... Keep Reading "Katia Ivanova" >

At a young, impressionable age, Amélie remembers her dad reviewing company financial statements with her and explaining why he was making certain investment decisions. With three children in the family, including her handicapped older brother, she recalls many family discussions about financial ... Keep Reading "Amélie Beauregard" >

During the 2008 financial crisis, Michael learnt that a close family member had panicked and sold her entire portfolio close to the market bottom. As a young investor himself, Michael worked with her to help find professional advice that catered to her investor temperament. The advice she ... Keep Reading "Michael Southern" >

Kyle’s interest in the financial markets started at the breakfast table. “My dad would read the business section every morning and I recall being fascinated by the very idea of the stock market. Although it didn’t make much sense to me at first, I was determined to understand that section of ... Keep Reading "Kyle A. Smith" >