Michael specializes in the management of investment portfolios and retirement plans for individuals, corporations and Trusts. Michael was born and raised in Ottawa. After completing his Business Degree at the University of Ottawa in 1991, Michael began his career within the financial services sector in 1991 holding management positions with a major Canadian bank. In 1995, Michael advanced his career and moved to Midland to commence his specialization and passion for Investment management. He has been consistently recognized for many levels of success within the industry for his strong business ethics and commitment to his clients. Michael and his team have joined TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice, one of Canada's leading full-service brokerage firms, to provide his clients an unparalleled level of advice in wealth management solutions. Michael's approach to managing portfolios is based on each client's risk tolerance and his easy to understand methodology has earned him the trust of many of the area's most successful individuals. Michael firmly believes in continuing education and has achieved his Professional Financial Planner (PFP), Level I and II Insurance and his Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations. Michael has also been awarded the Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), the highest honour in the financial services industry, given to industry professionals whose superior training and experience exemplify excellence. Michael has also completed his Canadian Investment Management (CIM) allowing him to become a Portfolio Manager. The Portfolio Manager designation is awarded to individuals who exemplify the firm's highest standards to portfolio management allowing him to provide his clients the freedom from making day-to-day decisions for their investment portfolio. Michael moved to the Midland-Georgian Bay region to enjoy the lifestyle advantages this great area has to offer. In his personal time, Michael enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking and boating. Michael is firmly rooted in the area and enjoys his spare time with partner Sarah and three children.
