Private Bankers

Adam McLean

Senior Private Banker 

Before joining BMO Private Wealth in 2019, I started my career with BMO in 2005 as a Commercial Account Manager before becoming Vice-President of Commercial Banking for Victoria in 2010. Now, as a Senior Private Banker with 18 years of financial services experience, I focus on my clients and their families banking and financing needs. I pride myself on being client-centric and providing the highest level of advice and service. Solution-focused and determined to get things done, I am eager to help my clients achieve their goals and find creative ways to solve their financial problems. I often bring on my BMO Private Wealth partners to provide investment management advice and to complement the financial and estate planning work of my client's other advisors to provide a truly comprehensive service. My clients are generally business owners, investors and self-employed professionals. Their financial affairs are typically complex and very busy, and they value advice, efficiency and personal service. Many also have relationships with BMO Commercial and Business Banking. Because of my depth of corporate banking experience, I can genuinely add value through collaboration with those BMO colleagues in service of our mutual clients.

A Victoria resident for 25 years, I moved here to earn a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria. My wife and I have chosen to raise our four children and own a small family business in the city, so we are very attached to Victoria. Additionally, I am a proud board member of Power To Be, a non-profit organization that creates access to nature for individuals living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers.

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Melanie Wakely, PFP

Private Banker

As a Private Banker at BMO Private Wealth, I advise Canadian families, professionals, business owners and executives on banking, lending and cash flow management to help them reach their business and personal financial objectives and dedicate more time to the activities they value most.
I take time to listen and understand each client’s circumstances, financial needs and goals – for today and the future. Then, I bring in a customized team of BMO Private Banking specialists to look at their entire financial picture. From day-to-day banking to specialized lending, we take a holistic approach to design a customized, integrated financial plan. I regularly revisit this plan and adapt it as the client transitions throughout life.

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Guodong (Neil) Yang, PFP, CIM, FCSI

Private Banker

With almost a decade in the financial services industry, Neil is an expert member of our Private Banking team. Neil services affluent and high net worth individuals and families, as well as corporations and institutions.
Previous to joining the BMO Private Banking team, Neil worked as Senior Premier Relationship Manager at a global international bank for almost 7 years. While there, in addition to managing client relationships, he provided wealth planning, lending solutions, investment management and global banking services to his firm’s clients.
Neil holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Economics degree from Carleton University and Master of Arts in Economics degree from the University of Ottawa. Neil obtained the Personal Financial planner designation in 2016, Chartered investment manager Designation in 2017. He has also held the prestigious Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute designation since 2018. Neil has very rich experience and knowledge in the banking, lending and wealth management fields, and always offers first class banking services to his clients, in order to help ensure they achieve their financial goals and strengthen their personal economy.
When not at the office, Neil enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Neil loves to travel and discovery the new place and tries new things.  Neil has a passion for and practices the Chinese traditional Calligraphy for over 30 years.

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Fraser Stamp-Vincent, CPA

Private Banker

Fraser Stamp-Vincent advises high net worth individuals and their families, including business owners, executives, and professionals by structuring, customizing, and articulating complex wealth management strategies.
With over 24 years of experience in Corporate Finance and accounting, Fraser excels in curating holistic solutions in commercial and personal lending, cross-border banking, and every-day banking matters. Working closely with his team of dedicated professionals, he provides reliable, personalized service to foster authentic and enduring relationships. Fraser's clients benefit from seamless connections across BMO's broad network, including expertise in investment management, wealth planning, and family enterprise services.
Having grown up in beautiful Victoria, BC, and attaining his B.Com degree from the Gustavson School of Business at UVIC, Fraser's roots are deeply embedded in Vancouver Island. Living a family-oriented lifestyle, he is the proud father of two boys, and spends his time engaging in their team sports, going on hikes, and retreating to their family cabin on Kemp Lake.

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Jaime Adams

Private Banker

Jaime Adams is a Private Banker with more than 27 years of experience at BMO, helping professionals, business owners, executives, and their families manage, grow, and preserve their wealth. She provides a personalized and comprehensive banking experience, offering customized solutions across banking, investments, lending, and wealth planning.
By taking the time to understand her clients' unique goals and circumstances, Jaime works closely with a team of specialists to deliver integrated strategies that support both immediate needs and long-term financial success. She is known for building trusted, lasting relationships through exceptional service and advice.
Jaime holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads University and is married and has two 21-year-old daughters.
Outside of work, Jaime enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and traveling.

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