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Kristie Smith, JD, TEP

Director, Estate Planning – Atlantic Region

Kristie provides estate planning guidance to high and ultra high net worth individuals, families and business owners in the context of their personal and business wealth planning. Kristie's approach focuses on guiding clients to identify their priorities - family, philanthropy, security, etc. - and developing customized strategies and options to empower clients to achieve their financial and non-financial goals. She works collaboratively with internal and external advisors to ensure that all aspects of a client's wealth plan support their legacy goals.

Kristie brings over 10 years of legal experience, in private practice and wealth management. She has a J.D. from the University of Ottawa and a B.Sc. from McGill University, and holds the TEP designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Estate Planning Council of Canada.

Kristie lives in St. John's, NL, with her husband and their two daughters.

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Brodie Taylor, CPA, CA

Director, Tax Planning

Brodie assists high net worth clients, professionals and entrepreneurs to achieve their personal goals through the development of a comprehensive wealth plan.

Brodie has been working in professional service industry since 2010 and has extensive experience in tax planning for personal and corporate clients. Brodie draws on his experience working personal and corporate clients and involves a team of professionals to address specific needs with regards to tax, estate planning and insurance.

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Caitlyn Oxner, CFP®

Financial Planner

As a Certified Financial Planner®, Caitlyn comes to the BMO Private Wealth Planning Team with over 12 years of experience providing in-depth, holistic planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professionals. She is dedicated to helping clients create comprehensive strategies that align their wealth with their goals — from tax and estate planning to legacy and philanthropic giving.

Caitlyn takes pride in guiding clients through complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Her approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of each client’s personal values and aspirations.

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Danette Pottle, BA (Econ), MBA, PFP

Estate and Insurance Advisor

As an Estate and Insurance Advisor, Danette provides clients with a plan to highlight opportunities, including the reduction of estate costs and taxes, ensuring that the beneficiaries receive the maximum value of their estate. She assists in providing unique strategies that complement your current financial situation and communicate your wishes for the future.

Alyssa Kelly - Private Banker

Alyssa Kelly

Alyssa is a dedicated Private Banker with BMO Wealth Management, bringing 15 years of expertise to her role.
Based in Halifax, where she was born and raised, Alyssa holds a finance degree from Saint Mary’s University with a minor in Human Resources.

She takes pride in providing personalized solutions for day-to-day banking and financing needs by prioritizing clients’ goals and building meaningful relationships - her favorite part of the role! Alyssa strives to make her clients' banking lives convenient and efficient with her problem-solving ability.

Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys being on the go - traveling, concerts, spending quality time with her close-knit family, friends, her partner Brendan and walking their dog, Cooper!

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Wanda MacKay, TEP

Senior Trust Officer

I’m committed to understanding client needs and personally assist them to achieve their goals and help carry out their legacy.

 

Wanda MacKay has over two decades of experience working in the financial services industry. Before joining BMO Private Banking in 2012, Wanda gained extensive exposure to the Estate & Trust industry by working for a major industry leader. Wanda’s role as a Senior Trust Officer includes administering estates and trusts within Atlantic Canada. In addition, she works with BMO Financial group clients, in conjunction with their professional legal and tax advisors, to develop customized estate plans. On a personal note, Wanda enjoys reading and swimming. She also works with her family on their farm.

Cole Murphy - Sports and Entertainment Group

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Cole leads business development initiatives for BMO's Sports and Entertainment Group, collaborating with partners across BMO to expand opportunities in the professional athlete and entertainer segments. He plays a key role in developing and delivering financial literacy programs tailored to athletes and integrating insights from league economics to support wealth management strategies.

Cole contributes to strategic initiatives, creating marketing, educational, and sales resources to enhance client engagement. He also supports data and analytics initiatives, strengthening relationships across the enterprise, while acting as a key relationship manager for athletes and sport agency partners.

Originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Cole played three seasons in the QMJHL and earned his Business Degree from the University of Waterloo, where he competed with the Varsity Hockey Team.