Our Team

Taryn Gunnlaugson is a dedicated wealth professional with more than 30 years of experience in building client trust.
 
Originally intending to forge a career in chemical forensics, Taryn earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Carleton University and did a job orientation with the RCMP. She soon realized that she needed a career with more people contact. Having excelled as a customer service representative at BMO during school, Taryn was chosen to attend the BMO Career Bridge program, spending four intensive days at the BMO Institute for Learning in Toronto. The firm identified her aptitude for an advisory role, taught her the analytical side of the business and trained her as a mutual fund advisor. Taryn began earning the rigorous Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations and was promoted to Investment Specialist before becoming an Investment Counsellor. Taryn has been with BMO for 30 years and is grateful for the firm’s incredible career support.

In her local community, Taryn has been an active supporter of The Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa for 12 years. She has served as Chair, Past Chair and board member, and in 2021 stepped down after 10 years of service but remains active with Fund.
 
Taryn lives with her partner and his three teenage children live with them half the time. They are constantly out and about, staying active and close by skiing, golfing, swimming, hiking, challenging each other to a game of tennis or backyard volleyball, and travelling together.

Brooklyn earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with an advanced major in Accounting from St. Francis Xavier University in 2019. Brooklyn obtained her CPA designation in 2022, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) in 2024. Brooklyn works alongside Taryn in managing client portfolios, oversees daily administrative tasks along with Amber, and works closely with our BMO Private Wealth Specialists to ensure we have up-to-date and extensive wealth planning for our clients.

After graduating St.FX, Brooklyn was accepted into and completed the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting program at University of Toronto. She lived in Toronto for 4-months before moving across the country to Calgary, working as an auditor with Ernst & Young. After two years, Brooklyn came back to Ottawa, her hometown, and began her career with BMO Private Wealth. Brooklyn currently volunteers with the CFA Ottawa Society, taking special interest in their Women in Finance events. She lives in the Glebe and loves learning about local initiatives and getting involved.

In her free time, Brooklyn enjoys exploring her community, discovering local restaurants and cafés, and taking day trips to nearby destinations. She loves early morning walks with her dogs, Nexi and Freddy, and regularly visits her partner's family in Calgary. More recently, she has taken up golf and looks forward to continuing her passion for travel by exploring new countries and cultures.

Amber attended Carleton University where she graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law and Legal Studies with a minor in Business concentration, in 2022. More recently, she has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and is currently working toward completing the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation, further strengthening her expertise in investment management.

Amber currently holds the title of a Portfolio Associate, where she supports Brooklyn & Taryn by delivering a consistent and high-quality client experience through comprehensive operational and administrative assistance. Since joining BMO in 2020, Amber has developed a strong foundation in investment operations, client onboarding, and portfolio administration. In her role, she manages a wide range of responsibilities including account opening and maintenance, coordinating client documentation, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements, and assisting with day-to-day portfolio servicing to ensure a seamless client experience.

Outside of work, Amber enjoys staying active and finding balance through reading, running, and going for walks with her boston terrier, Mila. She values time outdoors and is always looking for new ways to stay energized and engaged!