Meet the Team

Eric Elbers, CIM, FCSI, PhD

Portfolio Manager

Eric joined the Investment Industry in 1979 and has accumulated over 30 years of experience helping his clients achieve their financial goals. With strong analytical skills and averse to taking large risks, Eric has developed a sophisticated, diverse approach to investment management that is well suited to the affluent investor. Starting with a client-centered asset allocation that reflects the risk tolerances and income and growth objectives of each individual client, Eric favours strategic positioning in-line with dominant market trends. The investment strategies employed by the Elbers/Crawford Group uniquely deliver on this objective.

Tim Crawford, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Portfolio Manager

Tim commenced his financial services career in the banking industry in 1985. Since joining Eric in 1992, they have built a very successful financial advisory business. As a Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Fellow of CSI (FCSI), Life Insurance Agent, and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP.), Tim is ideally suited to designing portfolios specifically tailored to meet your personal needs. His background in banking, accounting, taxation and financial planning enables him to work efficiently and effectively with your other advisors to ensure all your financial and estate needs are addressed.

Adrian Elbers, CFA

Portfolio Manager

For over a decade Adrian worked as a distributor of financial products, initially to investment advisors across Western Canada and then to institutions in major global financial centres. The eldest son of Eric, Adrian is a graduate of the University of Victoria's Commerce program and holds the CFA designation (Chartered Financial Analyst). His strong educational background and knowledge of financial markets allow him to make a significant contribution to the team's money management strategies. Adrian enjoys working one on one with clients as well as with his clients' other professional advisors. Adrian is married with two young daughters and enjoys active sports outside his work and family.

Shelly Tall, Investment Advisor Assistant

Shelly has 30 years of industry experience which allows her to provide our clients with exceptional service. Her expertise in the administrative side of the business is invaluable and makes our services highly efficient.