$cibc
Skip to main content Skip to navigation CIBC Wood Gundy | Client Login | Français | CIBC.com | CIBC Websites
CIBC Wood Gundy
Home
Meet The Team
Reports & Articles
Useful Links
London
255 Queens Avenue
Suite 2200
London, Ontario
N6A 5R8
Map Link
Tel: (519) 663-5353
Toll Free: +1 (800) 265-5982
Fax: (519) 663-5037

Okanski Financial Group

Tel: (519) 660-3724
Toll Free: +1 (800) 265-5982
Fax: (519) 663-5037
Mobile: (519) 871-3850
OkanskiFinancialGroup@cibc.ca

Thomas Okanski

Titles & Designations

  • Portfolio Manager
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master's Degree
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Certified Financial Planner
  • Fellow of CSI

Languages Spoken

Specialties

  • Financial Planning Services
  • Discretionary Portfolio Management
  • Advisory & Professional Investment Management Services

Licensed In

  • Ontario
  • Alberta
  • Quebec
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island

The Okanski Financial Group

We strive to achieve excellence in designing financial structures to shelter and nurture our clients' wealth. We do it by updating ourselves in terms of professional designations, knowledge of market scenarios, and by developing deep understanding of our client's objectives.

Tom Okanski

MBA, CFP, CFA - First Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor

Tom has over 27 years of experience in investment management, financial and estate planning. His educational background includes an MA from the University of Western Ontario, an MBA from Queens University, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. A qualified Portfolio Manager, Tom designs and implements investment strategies and asset allocation models, as well as oversees investment selections suitable for individual financial plans.

Recently entering the the empty nest phase of life, Tom keeps involved in various charitable activities. and is interested in preserving heritage architecture in the city. Northern Ontario back country is a favourite destination.

Lisa Wittur

CFP, CIMA - Associate Investment Advisor

Lisa has over 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is a graduate from the University of Western Ontario, and has completed her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Investment Manager Analyst (CIMA) designations. Lisa works with clients to achieve their financial and estate planning goals and dreams.

Lisa's passions include her family; her husband Bill, son Mason, and their dog Daisy (a miniature schnauzer). When not working, Lisa enjoys travelling, knitting and photography. She also volunteers on the Ontario board for Breakfast for Learning, a national organization that supports breakfast and snack programs in elementary schools across Canada.

Asheesh Mudgil

BA, MPA - Sales Assistant

Asheesh is the newest member of the Okanski Financial Group. He has a Masters degree in Accounting from Edith Cowan University, Australia and Post Graduate Certificate in Financial Services from Fanshawe College. He is currently working towards his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Asheesh supports the areas of business development and financial planning.

Aside from work Asheesh likes to spend time with his wife Gurpreet and his daughter Ahaana. He enjoys travelling, playing pool and is an upcoming NHL enthusiast.

As evident from the team bios above, we maintain high standards of education, experience and diversity to help us assist our client achieve their objectives.



*Clients should seek independent tax advice on tax-related matters.

**Clients must meet with their Investment Advisor at least annually.

 

 

 

Registered Products

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), introduced by the federal government in the 2008 budget, has been heralded as the most important new savings vehicle since the inception of the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) in 1957.
Learn More

Financial & Estate Planning

Can you take the vacation you want every year? Will you be able to retire and maintain your existing lifestyle? Would the people you care about be looked after financially if anything should happen to you?
Learn More

Financial & Estate Planning

Can you take the vacation you want every year? Will you be able to retire and maintain your existing lifestyle? Would the people you care about be looked after financially if anything should happen to you?
Learn More

Financial & Estate Planning

Can you take the vacation you want every year? Will you be able to retire and maintain your existing lifestyle? Would the people you care about be looked after financially if anything should happen to you?
Learn More

Tax Planning

Since the notion of pension splitting was first introduced, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has responded to a number of technical questions on the rules. Here's a brief summary of some of the more interesting technical points.
Learn More

Tax Planning

Since the notion of pension splitting was first introduced, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has responded to a number of technical questions on the rules. Here's a brief summary of some of the more interesting technical points.
Learn More

   Rates | FAQ | Agreements | Trademarks & Disclaimers | Privacy & Security | Member CIPF
Text Size: Set smallest text size Set medium text size Set larger text size Set largest text size Contrast: Normal | High
CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc., a subsidiary of CIBC and a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.