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Alisha Hiyate is managing editor with Investment Executive and Advisor.ca. She has 19 years of journalism experience covering mining and markets. Email her at alisha.h@newcom.ca.

Industry moves: iA Financial nabs Mercer UK leader Industry moves: iA Financial nabs Mercer UK leader

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Industry moves: iA Financial nabs Mercer UK leader

Plus, CIBC Wood Gundy, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth gain advisor teams

By Alisha Hiyate |May 8, 2026

3 min read

Starting your own firm isn’t easy. These advisors say it was worth it Starting your own firm isn’t easy. These advisors say it was worth it

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Starting your own firm isn’t easy. These advisors say it was worth it

From startup costs to client loyalty and legal pitfalls, here’s what to consider

By Alisha Hiyate |May 6, 2026

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Industry moves: David Sykes takes the reins at TD Asset Management Industry moves: David Sykes takes the reins at TD Asset Management

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Industry moves: David Sykes takes the reins at TD Asset Management

Plus, new faces at Richardson Wealth, Designed Wealth and more

By Alisha Hiyate |May 1, 2026

3 min read

Corient plans expansion into Canada Corient plans expansion into Canada

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Corient plans expansion into Canada

U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market

By Alisha Hiyate |April 29, 2026

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Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada

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Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada

Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country

By Alisha Hiyate |April 24, 2026

2 min read

Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management

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Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management

Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more

By Alisha Hiyate |April 24, 2026

4 min read

Richard McIntyre joins Harbourfront as CEO Richard McIntyre joins Harbourfront as CEO

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Richard McIntyre joins Harbourfront as CEO

Firm founder Danny Popescu has vacated the role to become executive chair

By Alisha Hiyate |April 21, 2026

3 min read

Industry moves: Wellington-Altus scores team with $750M in assets Industry moves: Wellington-Altus scores team with $750M in assets

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Industry moves: Wellington-Altus scores team with $750M in assets

Plus, TD Wealth VP moves into advisor role and appointments across the industry

By Alisha Hiyate |April 20, 2026

3 min read

Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest

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Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest

Plus, Designed Wealth adds advisor and inaugural taxonomy and transition planning council named

By Alisha Hiyate |April 10, 2026

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