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Meet the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group

Our group was shaped by decades of complementary expertise, a shared commitment to service that anticipates needs, and an unwavering belief that our clients deserve a full-team.

Backed by the strength of BMO Private Investment Counsel, Robert Hunter and Kevin Muir bring over 50 years of combined investment experience to every client relationship.

As Portfolio Managers and CFA charterholders (Chartered Financial Analyst), Robert and Kevin are held to the industry's highest standards – an ethical commitment that underpins every strategy they build. Yet what drives our team is our relationships and our privilege of understanding what matters most to the families we serve and constructing strategies that are truly worthy of their trust.

Your Dedicated Wealth Planning Team

Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter, CFA, CFP

Senior Investment Counsellor And Portfolio Manager

For over 20 years, Robert has helped entrepreneurs, physicians, lawyers, professional athletes and their families simplify the complexities that come with success. Whether guiding the sale of a business, preparing for retirement or preserving assets for future generations, he provides investment counsel grounded in careful analysis and a deep understanding of each client's priorities.

With BMO since 2005, Robert's career has spanned trading, wealth planning, retirement strategy and investment management. This breadth of experience gives him a unique perspective on how every aspect of a client’s financial life fits together. Working alongside BMO's specialists in tax, estate planning, trust services, business succession and private banking, he coordinates integrated advice that brings the right expertise together in support of their long-term goals.

As co-founder of the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group and Senior Investment Counsellor, Robert combines the extensive capabilities of BMO Private Investment Counsel with a collaborative approach to help clients make more confident decisions. He holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designations and earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Huron University College at Western University. He is also a member of the Toronto CFA Society and FP Canada.

Robert supports his community through a variety of charitable initiatives, including BMO’s Walk So Kids Can Talk and the United Way campaign, and has been an active volunteer with his local minor competitive hockey association. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, leading a very active lifestyle, playing hockey and golf, fitness training, and travelling.

Kevin Muir

Kevin Muir, CFA

Senior Investment Counsellor And Portfolio Manager

Kevin Muir advises affluent individuals, families, business owners and professionals on growing and preserving wealth across generations. With more than 30 years of experience, his practice is built on long-term relationships, disciplined portfolio management and investment strategies tailored to each client's financial objectives and family circumstances.

Over his career, Kevin has worked across institutional and corporate finance, private banking, trust services, investment banking, and mergers and acquisitions. Working with business owners and executives at the C-suite level gave him first-hand insight into the complex financial challenges that shape long-term success.

In 2007, he joined BMO Private Investment Counsel to advise private clients, many of whom have relied on his guidance for decades. Today, as co-founder of the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group, he jointly oversees more than $1.1 billion in assets under management while guiding individuals and families through some of life’s most significant financial decisions.

Kevin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and received his Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation in 1997. He is a member of the Toronto CFA Society and supports a number of community fundraising initiatives, including McHappy Day and BMO's Walk So Kids Can Talk in support of Kids Help Phone. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family, watching and playing sports, and travelling.

Ramy Soliman

Ramy Soliman

Associate Investment Counsellor

Ramy Soliman is an Associate Investment Counsellor with the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group. He works alongside the team to deliver portfolio management, financial planning, and investment advice tailored to the needs of individuals and families. Known for his thoughtful approach and attention to detail, Ramy is committed to building trusted relationships and helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

Ramy is a CFA® Level III candidate, reflecting his dedication to the highest standards of investment management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. Before joining BMO Private Investment Counsel in 2023, Ramy built his advisory experience by helping clients navigate their banking, lending, and investment needs at another leading Canadian financial institution. He joined the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group as a Portfolio Assistant and was promoted to Associate Investment Counsellor in 2026.

Outside of the office, Ramy enjoys golfing, fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends. He values meaningful relationships, enjoys staying active and exploring new restaurants, and appreciates opportunities to connect with people and experience something new.

Derrick Acheson

Derick Acheson, CFA

Associate Investment Counsellor

Derick is an Associate Investment Counsellor who supports the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group in delivering customized investment and wealth management solutions. He is responsible for portfolio management, wealth planning support, and coordinating access to BMO Private Investment Counsel's network of specialists to help meet clients' evolving financial needs.

Derick is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Guelph's Lang School of Business and Economics. Before joining the team, he worked in investor relations and capital markets consulting advising publicly traded companies, and later worked as an Analyst with a leading Canadian investment dealer.

He has served on the St. Michael's Hospital Young Leaders Committee, supporting fundraising initiatives for the hospital.

Outside of work, Derick enjoys golfing, playing hockey, travelling, and reading.

Nickolas Ruiz-Barrios

Nicolas Ruiz-Barrios

Portfolio Assistant

Nico Barrios-Ruiz is a Portfolio Assistant with the Hunter-Muir Wealth Management Group, where he supports the delivery of personalized investment and wealth management solutions. Leveraging his strong quantitative background and operational expertise, he is responsible for account administration, trade execution, portfolio reporting, and coordinating client service activities to help ensure a seamless experience for clients and their families.

Nico graduated on the Dean's List from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. He is currently a CFA® Level I candidate, reflecting his commitment to continuous professional development and investment expertise.

Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, and as an avid film enthusiast, he enjoys watching films and collecting 4K Blu-rays.

Our Trusted Partners

Wealth Planning Professionals

Mauro Falcone

Mauro Falcone, PFP, CIWM, FCSI

Wealth Planning Consultant

Mauro has over 27 years of financial services experience in high-net worth client relationship management, Senior Leadership and Retail Banking.

 

As a Wealth Planning Consultant and member of the High Net Worth Planning team, he can build comprehensive wealth planning solutions by engaging and listening to each client’s goals and challenges. He then reviews each client’s scenario and leverages the entire team of planning specialists which include Tax, Estate, Insurance and Business Succession as part of the Holistic BMO Private Wealth Offering. He is passionate about delivering on the best client experience and earning the trust of each client to help manage and achieve the desired planning solutions. He holds the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®), Fellow of The Canadian Securities Institute, Certified Investment Wealth Manager designations, and working towards the CFP.  

 

When not at work Mauro enjoys spending time with Family, playing golf, and enjoying the finer things in life such as wine, vacations in Europe and great food!

Andy Guidi

Andy Guidi, CPA, CA

Director, Tax Planning

Andy is a dedicated professional helping people preserve and grow their wealth. With an expertise in Canadian income tax, Andy assists clients on business structures, succession and estate planning, owner- manager remuneration, corporate reorganizations, the appropriate use of trusts and holding companies, asset divestitures, business split-ups and a variety of other tax planning strategies.

Drawing on public practice experience, he offers a depth of practical insight, as well as the unique ability to translate complex tax concepts into efficient strategies clients can easily comprehend.

Andy joined BMO Wealth Management in 2014, after filling progressively senior management roles in the domestic tax practice of Grant Thornton LLP, where he developed and implemented tax planning strategies for business owners and high net worth individuals.

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Jean Richard, LL.B, LL.M, TEP

Sr Manager Cross Border & International Tax Consultant

Jean advises high and ultra high net worth individuals, business owners and professionals on how to efficiently structure their worldwide, U.S. and Canadian assets, providing specialized insight on tax solutions as part of an integrated wealth planning team.

Relying on over 35 years of professional practice Jean’s clients can rely on his in-depth technical expertise to facilitate discussions on high-level planning while addressing a wide range of situations across international,  U.S. income and estate tax, and Canadian income tax considerations.

Jean joined BMO Wealth Management in 2001 with a solid expertise acquired advising individual clients and business owners with a leading Canadian insurance carrier, a leading accounting firm and a law firm. 

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Leo Cariati

Senior Trust Officer & Director, Trust and Estate Services

John Kimpton

John Kimpton, EPC, CFP, TEP, CLU, FEA

Vice President, Estate & Insurance Advisor

The Kimpton Team is fortunate to work with a select group of affluent Canadian families, professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners to promote wealth and protect what is most valuable in life.  Holistic wealth planning creates harmony in families, identifies universal objectives for preserving wealth and successfully transitioning wealth to future generations. 

Since joining the firm, John Kimpton has drawn upon his years of experience working with BMO Partners and third-party client advisors to customize insurance-based solutions. Collaborating with a group of experts results in unique solutions for unique families. The only template is our process. The Kimpton Team has the knowledge, expertise and the toolbox to help you achieve your financial objectives.

Jonathan Moras

Jonathan Morse, LL.B, LL.M, TEP

Director, Estate Planning

Jonathan works with high-net-worth clients to devise estate solutions that are right for them. He identifies concerns and helps clients navigate legal and non-legal issues to ideally avoid future estate disputes. Jonathan’s clients benefit from his insights and ability to put them at ease during an otherwise challenging conversation. He analyses facts with a good grasp of the details and overall risk factors. Jonathan helps clients to achieve their goals with practical estate and tax plan strategies. He enjoys working with individual clients as well as speaking with larger groups about the overall themes in estate planning. He is an effective and engaging communicator.

As a Director of Wealth Planning, Jonathan focuses on Estate & Trust matters. He joined the BMO in August 2015 after five years in private practice as a lawyer and another five years with a national trust company. While in private practice, Jonathan worked as an associate at an estate litigation firm. Before law school, he wrote speeches for a federal cabinet minister.

Lydia Potocnik

Lydia Potocnik, LL.B, TEP

Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services

Lydia assists affluent clients in building a philanthropic legacy by taking a strategic approach. She guides families through the unique opportunities and strategies that exist to create a legacy that is meaningful and lasting. Her estate planning and trust administration background allow her to also ensure that clients’ philanthropic goals are part of their larger wealth and estate plan. Having worked with both clients and beneficiaries of estates, Lydia’s approach to planning takes into consideration unique family dynamics and conflict resolution.

Lydia joined BMO Wealth Planning in 2011 as a Will & Estate Planning Consultant working with clients on all aspects of their estate and trust planning. She then assumed a leadership role with BMO Trust Company where she was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the estate and trust administration business in Ontario. Prior to joining BMO, Lydia led a very successful philanthropy program at a major hospital foundation where she advised donors on how to build a lasting philanthropic legacy. She has contributed to numerous publications and media appearances related to her work.

Private and Commercial Bankers

Anna Campoli

Anna Campoli

Senior Private Banker at BMO Private Banking

A career banker with over 40 years of experience in managing complex banking relationships.  Currently Anna is a  Senior Private Banker, responsible in managing the lifecycle banking needs of clients by providing customized and innovative banking solutions. 
 
Anna is known for her passionate approach to managing relationships and has been recognized for achieving the highest level of client satisfaction.  Throughout Anna's career, her leadership and accomplishments have been recognized by achieving "Top Performer" status.  Most recently, in 2013 through 2020 ,Anna achieved Top Platinum Award status.
 
Anna understands the need to give back to the community and is a dedicated  ambassador organizer and supporter of Kids Help Line, BMO Employee Giving, Canadian Breast Cancer Society for over 30 years.

Mario Orrico

Mario Orrico

Senior Private Banker

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Dominic DiVirgilio, B.Comm., PFP

Senior Private Banker

Dominic has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. During this time, he has managed small to large client service teams where he has acquired substantial experience with everyday banking, investments and complex lending requirements. Dominic’s clients range from entrepreneurs, business owners, medical professionals and business professionals looking for highly personalized service and expert advice.

Dominic’s objective is to work with successful families and help them simplify their most complex banking requirements. He has a passion for working with people to provide professional support, services and exemplar client experiences by providing customized banking and lending solutions to clients. 

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Frank Vecchiarelli, PFP

Private Banker

As a Private Banker at BMO Private Wealth, I advise professionals, business owners and executives on navigating intricate financial situations, and to structure complex transactions. I value guiding my clients to achieve their financial objectives, and to allow them to dedicate more time to the activities they value most.

I take time to listen and understand your circumstances, financial needs and goals – for today and the future. Then, I bring in a customized team of BMO Private Wealth professionals to offer unparalleled advice, service and convenience. From day-to-day to the most specialized needs, needs, we take a holistic approach to design a customized, integrated wealth plan. I regularly revisit this plan so it adapts as you and your family transition throughout life.

By delivering exceptional personalized service, I develop relationships that are trusting, comfortable and long-lasting.

Rachel Bi

Rachel Bi

Senior Private Banker

James Yip

James Yip

Private Banker

Market Leaders

Luciano Blandi

Luciano Blandi, BA (Econ), CIM®, CFP®, FCSI®

Vice President & Market Leader, Central & Eastern Ontario

Lilly Hua

Lilly Hua, Bcomm, CIM®

Assistant Market Leader, Central & Eastern Ontario