My Team

As a member of the BMO High Net Worth Wealth Planning team, Ian brings together the knowledge and experience of our in-house tax and estate professionals and works with BMO financial professionals and their clients to develop sound wealth management plans. Ian provides advice to high-net-worth individuals, families, professionals and business owners on comprehensive wealth planning including Tax, Trust & Estate, Retirement, Succession and Philanthropic planning and solutions.

Prior to joining the Bank of Montreal, Ian worked for more than 14 years in the public accounting industry, specializing in owner manager tax planning and compliance with a big four accounting firm. Industry specific experience includes working with junior public companies and private companies in a wide variety of industries including real estate and construction, hospitality, manufacturing, mining, and professional services corporations.

Caitlin brings together the knowledge and experience of our in-house tax and estate professionals and works with BMO Private Wealth professionals and their clients to develop
sound wealth management plans. Caitlin ensures a great client experience during the wealth planning process. She helps to identify and solve complex issues by providing strategies that are both appropriate for each client’s
unique situation and practical in execution.

Caitlin joined BMO Private Wealth in 2022, after 15 years in various roles in the BMO Personal Banking division. In 2015, Caitlin became a Financial Planner and obtained the Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP®), helping
clients including new immigrants, working professionals and business owners to achieve financial success. Drawing on extensive financial planning experience, she helps analyze tax planning, trust and estate, philanthropic planning and risk management. Caitlin articulates complex solutions effectively so clients can envision their future.

As a member of the BMO High Net Worth Wealth Planning team, Suki brings together the knowledge and experience of our in-house tax and estate professionals and works with BMO financial professionals and their clients to develop sound wealth management plans. She provides support and direction around complex issues such as retirement and income planning, tax planning, cash management, business succession, transition planning, estate and gift planning, and charitable giving.
 
Experience and background
Suki is originally from the UK where she completed her BA (Hon.) degree in Public Administration
and Managerial Studies. She moved to British Columbia in the mid 90s and lives in Richmond with her husband, three sons and dog Alfie. Suki has over twenty years experience in the financial services industry. Prior to working with BMO, she worked at several major Canadian banks in banking, financial planning and insurance advisory roles.
 
Suki brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the wealth planning role. She has the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS™) and Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC®) designations, and is working towards the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. Suki is also a former recipient of the Leslie Dunstall Award for BC.

With more than 10 years experience working in the trust and estate industry across multiple jurisdictions, Rhys is responsible for managing a portfolio of estates, trusts and powers of attorney. He provides clients and beneficiaries with professional administration services, where the application of technical knowledge and discretionary decision making are key components.

Owen provides a range of banking services to meet the simple to complex banking needs of Private
Banking clients. Some of the key services/deliverables include:
• Bank accounts and cash management services
• Term investments and mutual funds
• Lines of credit, mortgages and other personal financing
• Business financing for professionals
• Customized lending
• U.S. banking connections in various states throughout BMO Private Bank in the U.S. 

Owen’s vision is to provide his clients with best-in-class wealth planning solutions while ensuring an
unparalleled experience each and every time.

Bardia has over 12 years of banking experience in sales and leadership in both retail banking and
Private Wealth. He has in depth understanding about investments and financings, both for
individuals and for businesses.

Bardia has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and he is currently pursuing his PMP
designation.

At BMO Private Wealth, wealth planning is at the core of everything we do. To gain a deep
understanding of our client’s wealth picture, Bardia asks thoughtful questions and works with his
clients to develop comprehensive and flexible wealth plans for their particular situations. Bardia
will bring a team of Private Wealth professionals together to offer fully integrated wealth
solutions (banking, lending, investment management, trust, estate and business succession
planning needs) to help clients achieve their personal wealth goals.