Your Crew
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Joshua Nichols
Managing Partner
Direct Phone: 519-836-9910
I take a deeply personalised approach to wealth management, centering my practice on building genuine, long-lasting relationships with my clients. As a specialist in guiding people through life’s transitions, I focus on understanding their core values, long-term aspirations, and the deeper purpose behind their financial goals. Whether my clients are working toward financial independence, legacy planning, greater family time, or stability through uncertain times, I thoughtfully tailor financial plans and investment strategies that reflect their unique circumstances and priorities.
My commitment is to help clients reach their financial objectives as efficiently as possible, without unnecessary compromises or missed opportunities. What sets me apart is my dedication to my clients’ broader well-being, not just their financial picture. I recognise that financial goals are inseparable from the realities of life, whether it’s a career change, family shift, health challenge, or relationship transition. I offer a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood, helping them navigate change with clarity and confidence.
My holistic approach to planning is rooted in a diverse and varied professional journey. Before finding my calling in wealth management, I worked across multiple industries, gaining firsthand insight into the complexity of people’s lives and ambitions. This wide-ranging experience allows me to truly connect with each client’s story and provide guidance that supports both financial success and personal fulfilment.
In my spare time, you can often find me enthusiastically cheering on my daughters at their sporting events or heading out on outdoor adventures with my wife and family. I’m an avid golfer in the summer, enjoy lacing up for hockey in the winter, and have a passion for all things power sports.
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Hamed Murad, B.A., CIM
Managing Partner / Portfolio Manager
I’m a seasoned portfolio manager with a disciplined investment philosophy rooted in understanding human behaviour and a commitment to long-term growth. Over my 15 years in wealth management and investment strategy, I’ve developed an approach that combines market expertise with behavioural insights to guide clients through today’s complex investment landscape.
My life journey has taken me to five countries across four continents, and I’m fluent in five languages. This international experience gives me a unique perspective on how global trade, geopolitics, and cultural dynamics shape markets and investor sentiment, allowing me to spot opportunities and manage risks across different regions and sectors.
I firmly believe psychology plays a crucial role in investing. That’s why I embrace a disciplined, data-driven approach that helps avoid emotional and cognitive biases. Through patience, thoughtful diversification, and behavioural finance principles, I help my clients stay focused on their long-term objectives rather than reacting to market fluctuations.
Beyond managing portfolios, I connect investment strategies to real-life goals through financial and estate planning. I’ve developed a deep understanding of family wealth dynamics, which helps me serve as a thoughtful advisor and trusted partner to a select group of clients whose portfolios evolve with their changing needs and priorities.
My journey began with an Honours degree in economics from the University of Wales, and I hold the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation. I started my career in banking roles in England and Africa before moving to Canada, where I worked with major banks and was recognised among Toronto’s top advisors. I later moved to private wealth management to better align with fiduciary standards and deliver truly personalised planning. I’ve also enjoyed sharing my knowledge as a Wealth Management instructor at Seneca College.
When I’m not focused on markets and portfolios, you’ll find me camping, hiking, playing chess, or diving into historical non-fiction. I treasure time with my family and believe in balancing financial stewardship with life’s most meaningful pursuits.
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Jennifer Leisemer
Operations Manager
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Kaitlyn Dunlop
Administrative Assistant
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Kari Tavener
Chief Compliance Officer
Community Involvement
Giving back means giving of ourselves.
The idea of putting others first comes naturally to us, from our clients to our neighbours – it’s the right thing to do. You’ll find us giving back in countless ways, rolling up our sleeves and pitching in to support the organizations that help this community thrive. We invite you to learn more about the educational, civic, social and philanthropic endeavors we support with our time, energy and expertise. If you’d like to be involved, please feel free to contact us to learn more about upcoming events.