Meet our team

We work together to achieve your goals

We are driven by our passion for helping individuals and businesses build and protect their wealth so that they can leave a lasting legacy.

Our team of experts

CFA, CFP, B. Comm (Hons), B. Ed

Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager

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Paul is one of few advisors in Canada to be both a Certified Financial Planner (CFPTM) and a CFA Charterholder, combining financial planning expertise with investment analysis. Paul became the leader of the Christianson Wealth Advisors team in 2022, after first joining in 2011. His experience includes a quantitative role in risk management at Credit Union Central of Manitoba, teaching computer science to students in Thailand, and then was an Equity Research Analyst at a prominent mutual fund. He learned from these jobs that his ideal career was a balance of working directly with people and doing high level analysis. The team was thrilled to lure him back in 2017, as a fully seasoned investment professional. 

Paul cycles regularly and enjoys travelling with his wife Aleisha.

BA, CFP, R.F.P., TEP, CIM

Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager

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David is a Canadian pioneer in holistic financial planning and consumer education. In addition to authoring the personal finance book and Canadian Bestseller, Managing the Bull, he has been the regular personal finance columnist in the Winnipeg Free Press for over 25 years. David was also the lead author of The Code of Professional Ethics and The Standards of Practice for Financial Planning Professionals for the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners.

David is married with two children and two granddaughters, who he adores. He is passionate about downhill skiing (as a Level 2 instructor), sailboat racing and cruising, playing bass, and especially performing music live.

CIM

Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager

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Eric joined Christianson Wealth Advisors in 2019, after three years with a major investment dealer and a long career as a soloist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. While dancing, he also worked in various banking positions and attended business school. He brings significant experience with securities trading to the team. His attraction to Christianson Wealth Advisors was to move to a team focused on clients, well-defined processes, and organized structure. In 2020, Eric became a discretionary portfolio manager under David Christianson’s supervision.

Eric became a father in 2021, with all credit to his wife Amanda Green, former principal dancer with the RWB, who is now a successful entrepreneur and founder of Melt Chocolate Company.

CFA, B. Comm. (Hons.)

Wealth Advisor

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Andrew was a tremendous addition to the Christianson Wealth Advisors team in 2022, having most recently shared responsibility for investment risk management at Canada Life, a global financial services conglomerate. Andrew is a CFA Charterholder with years of experience in investment strategy, financial risk management, and quantitative finance. He strengthens the Christianson Wealth Advisors team and its client offering by bringing his expertise in portfolio management, liquidity management, process automation, and complex financial planning scenarios. His expertise in financial mathematics allows Paul to focus even more of his time with clients.

Andrew and his wife Kali spend their spare time gardening in the summer and, in the winter, they enjoy cooking and playing and performing music.

Our associates

Raelene Roy

B. Comm (Hons)

Wealth Associate

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Raelene joined the Christianson Wealth Advisors team in 2017, after intense recruiting. She is a graduate of the I.H. Asper School of Business and has been focused on improving her knowledge of financial planning and tax theory, while coordinating client meetings, communications, and events. She completed her Wealth Management Essentials series of courses and is embarking on achieving her PFP & CFP accreditations.

She enjoys spending time outdoors with Rémy, her adorable and rambunctious Dalmatian.

Kim Mathers

Wealth Associate

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Kim has been our master of all things administrative for the last eight years. She has more than 10 years previous experience working with Scotia McLeod, after working 20 years with an accounting firm.

Kim has one daughter who recently became a teacher, and a Havanese named Cooper.

Karen Soltys

Associate 

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Karen joined Christianson Wealth Advisors in 2020. Her 30 years of management experience with the Royal Bank and Assante have helped us significantly in improving our procedures and documentation. 

Karen enjoys spending time with her children, grandkids, and parents, and brings to us another wealth of world experience.

Our Partners

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Cory Papineau, BA, CFP

Senior Advisor, Financial Planning & Advisory Services¹

National Bank Financial - Wealth Management
 

Cory has worked in the financial services industry for over 20 years, providing clients with accurate, timely and comprehensive financial planning solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba and has obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Cory has worked with a wide range of clients, including business owners, professionals, retirees and families. He provides wealth management solutions and financial strategies in the areas of retirement planning, tax planning, cash management, estate and insurance planning. Cory has continually developed his skills and knowledge through education, mentorship and hands-on experience.

Cory’s motto is Plan Well. Live Better. He is an advocate for financial planning as a foundation for helping clients live the life they want to live.

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Tricia Carver, CPA, CFP, TEP

Insurance Advisor³

National Bank Insurance Firm
 

Trish has been providing tax and estate services to high net worth clients for over 25 years, combining her knowledge and experience to help affluent families achieve their financial goals.

She began her career working in the audit and tax group of a major accounting firm and from there, spent 18 years in the tax and estate planning division of a life insurance company. Most recently, Trish worked with a large financial institution as a Wealth Strategist, focusing on delivery of planning advice for high net worth clients with complex planning needs.

A graduate of the University of Manitoba (B.Comm.Hons.), Trish also holds her Chartered Accountant designation, is a Certified Financial Planner and has obtained the Trust and Estate Practitioner designation. She is currently serving as Public Relations Officer for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Winnipeg chapter.

In her role as Insurance Advisor, Trish supports the team clients to help address their insurance needs, working closely with our Financial and Estate Planning partners.

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Karen Biggar

Premium Banker

National Bank of Canada
 

Karen Biggar is a Premium Banker at National Bank of Canada, with over 25 years of experience in the Financial Services industry. Karen is committed to providing an exceptional level of customer service in all business interactions. She is skilled in preparing customized solutions for clients borrowing and banking needs. Outside of work, she is passionate about volunteering and giving back to the community in which she lives and works.

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Cody Miller, CIM

Senior Private Banker

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Cody has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years and has held various positions related to banking operations, credit and investment advice and financial planning.  As a Senior Private Banker, he has been working with high net worth families and individuals since 2010.  Cody has held the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation since 2015.  Cody and his wife Leanne have been married since 2010 and enjoy spending time outdoors with their two young boys.

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