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At Buchanan Portfolio Management, we believe that developing a successful investment strategy is more than picking stocks. It starts with understanding you. Your needs and those of your family, your business and your future are unlike anyone else’s, and that’s the way your investments should be approached. Together, we craft a personalized, conservative portfolio with an emphasis on capital preservation and positive, risk-adjusted returns. Each stage of life has different financial needs and we work closely with our team of experts to offer a variety of services including investment management, financial planning, insurance, private banking and trust and estate planning. Our goals are aligned with yours – to grow and preserve your wealth to achieve you and your family’s goals.

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Meet our team

 

We work with you to determine the right investment strategies to help you invest your hard-earned wealth today and for the future.

 

John has been advising clients on conservative investment management solutions since 1995. In his role as Senior Wealth Advisor, he works collaboratively with every client to generate personalized portfolios based on individual objectives. He feels only by getting to know the specific details of each client’s situation, can a proper strategy be implemented. John’s investment philosophy is on the conservative end of the spectrum, realizing consistent returns and generating steady cash flow.

Subsequent to graduating from UBC with a degree in Economics, John has attained numerous designations, including Certified Investment Manager (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).

Outside of the office, John enjoys being active in and around Vancouver. Whether it is on the golf course, tennis court, softball field or The Grouse Grind, you’ll be sure to see him trying way too hard.  John, his wife Jill and their two daughters (and dog Lucy) are happy residents of North Vancouver.

ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc.

Jennifer has been a dedicated member of the Buchanan Portfolio Management team since 2005.  Prior to joining the team, Jennifer attended Simon Fraser University and went on to graduate from BCIT’s Financial Management program.  She has completed several industry related courses including the Registered Representative Training Program.  Her experience and extensive knowledge of the industry allows her to provide exceptional client service tailored to each individual’s needs.  No matter how great or small the request, Jennifer provides the solution in a prompt and efficient manner.  Building strong client relationships is very important to her and she believes results in the best client experience possible.

On a personal note, Jennifer loves to travel, try new foods and spend time with her husband, son and daughter.

ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc.

Stefania (Stef) was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, where she completed her bachelor of finance and international trade at La Salle University. Stef worked in real estate and business management before moving to Canada and joining our branch.  Stef was an integral part of our branch’s operational team for two years, assisting with deposits, cheque requests, and many other clerical functions.  As part of our team, Stef assists with many administrative matters relating to our clients’ accounts.

In her free time, Stef admires the beauty of Vancouver through runs and hikes. She also enjoys indulging in our city’s diverse cuisine.

ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc.

Previous to joining Buchanan Portfolio Management, Jolie worked as a Client Advisor at another financial institution. She is a recent graduate of Simon Fraser University, where she majored in Economics. Jolie enjoys providing exceptional customer service and assists with all administrative matters relating to client accounts.

Jolie is originally from Hong Kong where she thrived in a fast paced and dynamic environment. However, she has come to love the peace and beauty of Vancouver and enjoys finding new hiking spots in our beautiful province.

ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc.

Susan-Lee Halaburda

Susan-Lee has over 20 years of insurance industry experience. Over the course of her career, she has worked in sales and marketing, ran her own insurance practice, and for the last 4 years, she has specialized in estate planning. Susan-Lee believes that to provide the right solutions for her affluent clients, she must start with a complete financial plan. She truly listens to your needs, addresses today’s concerns and possible future issues, and provides peace of mind by offering client focused solutions for preserving and protecting your wealth. In her spare time, Susan-Lee stays busy with her two sons and keeps active playing squash and running.

Insurance services are provided by Scotia Wealth Insurance Services Inc.

Yael Dirnfeld

In a world of uncertainty and unlimited choice comes opportunity. I work with clients who recognize the power of teaming with a banking and credit strategist who can put them in the best position to act quickly and opportunistically.

Working with a select number of new clients each year allows me to go deeper: what makes you tick, how did you get to where you are, and what is important?

I take pride in creating the space for my clients to open-up, speak candidly about what matters and have conversations they’ve been craving. We discover gaps they did not know existed and ways to implement strategies they may be unaware of. I take an aerial view and then focus in on their priorities. Follow-through is critical to success, which is why I hold my clients accountable for what they say is important.

Having chosen to work with Scotiabank for 35 years of my career, I have developed strong connections and reliable partners in our retail and commercial bank, and a core team of experts within Wealth. This deep internal and external network is a powerful advantage I leverage for my clients, carefully aligning their needs and personality with like-minded specialists, while staying with them throughout the process.

The alliance that evolves on this journey takes an immense amount of time and the rewards are well worth it.

Private Banking, The Bank of Nova Scotia

Monique Trépanier

Monique is responsible for providing estate planning guidance to Estate and Trust clients. Prior to joining Scotia Wealth Management, she practiced law for several years at a large firm in Vancouver, specializing in the areas of wills and estates law, charity law and corporate commercial law. Monique is focused on helping affluent clients build, preserve and transfer their wealth. She creates integrated wealth management solutions that incorporate investment management, estate and trust services and private banking.

Estate and trust services are provided by The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company.

Tricia McIver

Tricia is a trusted and highly experienced consultant to accomplished business owners and affluent families on matters associated with transition and wealth. She helps guide families through the unique opportunities and challenges they may be facing in the areas of wealth, tax & estate planning, philanthropy, family governance and business succession planning by taking time to thoroughly understand specific goals and objectives.

When dealing with business owners, Tricia helps ensure that personal and business goals are aligned by examining the entire financial situation—including the interaction between family, business and ownership structures for today—and with a future transition in mind.

Business and family advisory services are provided by Scotia Capital Inc.

Our services

Our services

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We focus on providing wealth management solutions in addition to our core investment management services.

We have a disciplined philosophy and process rooted in real world knowledge and experience with outcomes designed to stand the test of time and markets.

Total Wealth Planning

Total Wealth Planning is more than generating a basic financial plan. It begins with gaining a deep understanding of your entire financial picture, your immediate needs and your goals for the future. Working together with our team of specialists, who offer fresh perspectives and can help discover new possibilities, your Wealth Advisor will act as your financial partner, to help you navigate your Total Wealth Plan that will guide your financial decisions and evolve as life changes. This process of developing your Total Wealth Plan can help you realize your dreams and achieve future success, however you define it.

Services at a glance

Total Wealth Planning

From Scotia Capital Inc.

  • Help identify life priorities
  • Facilitate collaboration among team of specialists
  • Propose strategies aligned to goals and each other
  • Design integrated roadmap to structure, protect, transfer and enhance wealth

Investment Management

From ScotiaMcLeod,® a division of Scotia Capital Inc.

  • Managing investments with advice and solutions
  • Diversification and portfolio balancing
  • Risk analysis
  • Market research

Insurance Solutions

From Scotia Wealth Insurance Services Inc.

  • Risk management
  • Wealth optimization
  • Tax-efficient strategies
  • Asset diversification
  • Family legacy resolution

Estate and Trust Services

From Scotiatrust,® The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company

  • Will and estate planning
  • Philanthropic advisory services
  • Trust management
  • Leaving a legacy

Private Banking

From Private Banking, The Bank of Nova Scotia

  • Strategic borrowing solutions
  • Transactional banking support Leading-edge concierge and travel management service
  • Personalized, customized and attentive service

Business and Family

Advisory Services From Scotia Capital Inc.

  • Business transition planning
  • Contingency planning
  • Inter-generational wealth planning
  • Family governance and strategies

Our process begins with careful analysis of our clients’ long-term vision and results in a thorough, effective plan that evolves as they do. Using a six-step process, we are able to deliver carefully considered financial solutions.

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Latest news

As was widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) left the Fed funds target range unchanged after its monetary policy meeting this week. Beyond the decision, investors were keen to uncover clues on how monetary policy could evolve and whether officials would revise their economic and interest rate projections in the quarterly Summary of Economic Projections (SEP).

Heading into the meeting there were concerns that officials could dial back their policy easing expectations as the last two consumer price index inflation reports surprised to the upside. However, the Fed elected to keep three policy rate cuts pencilled in for this calendar year, according to the median projection in the SEP. At the same time, year-end projections for the Fed funds rate for 2025 and 2026 were revised higher to 3.9% (3.6% previously) and 3.1% (2.9% previously), respectively. The long-run rate also nudged higher by 0.1 percentage points to 2.6% (Fig. 1).

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We are committed to exceptional client service.

Our team of professionals is available by phone or email, and each of us looks forward to meeting you in person.

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1555 Marine Drive West, 3rd Floor
West Vancouver, British Columbia
V7V 1H9, Canada

+1 800.567.8838
604.913.7001

Contacts
NamePositionPhone
John BuchananSenior Wealth Advisor, Portfolio Manager604.913.7096
Jennifer ShieldsSenior Associate604-913-7608
Stefania RuizAdministrative Associate604-913-7093
Jolie ZhangSenior Associate604.913.7042