Meet our team

With over thirty-five years in the wealth management and financial services industry, Douglas Macdonald consistently provides excellent personalized service and competitive investment performance to assist every client in the pursuit of their financial and lifestyle goals.

Doug graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and then continued his education by earning the advanced professional and internationally recognized designation of Chartered Financial Analyst TM (CFA) and has passed the Professional Financial Planning (PFP) course. Both designations required extensive coursework and a rigorous examination process. The PFP designation enhanced Doug's knowledge in estate and trust law, family law, and tax planning. Douglas has also obtained his level II life insurance license, which expanded his knowledge of life, disability and critical illness insurance.

While born and raised in Ridgetown, Ontario, Doug and his family make their home in north London. In his leisure, Doug enjoys spending time with his wife, Susan, and their two children, Duncan and Martha. He is also an avid reader and golfer.

Doug always welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to review your current investment portfolio and to discuss your financial goals.  

Martha believes in delivering more than just an investment portfolio, she believes in delivering a plan.

Martha knows that a financial plan is key to the success of investor’s financial life. She actively reaches out to clients to ensure that they have a financial plan in place to provide a road map forward.

Martha plays an active role in client portfolio construction, asset allocation and security selection. She has earned The Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation which is the industry standard for discretionary investment and portfolio management services. It is recognized by Canadian securities regulators and ensures that those who earn it are qualified to evaluate and manage all aspects of a client's investment portfolio.

Martha is a proud Huron University College at Western University Alumina, graduating on the Deans Honors List with a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies degree. During her time at Western University, she was a varsity athlete competing on the Figure Skating Team. She continued her education in Paris, France earning a Master of Science in Data Analytics from The Paris School of Business.

In her leisure, Martha enjoys travelling, skating, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and taking her dog Wally on walks.

Martha always welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to review your current investment portfolio and to discuss your financial goals.

In an industry that is constantly changing, there is tremendous value in having a skilled support team that can provide clients with assistance of the highest caliber. Liz McCarthy is a veteran in the financial services industry and has been quarterbacking our administrative efforts for over twenty years.Liz is known by our clients for her infectious positivity and both meticulous and proactive client and administrative services. Liz provides superior customer service and is adept in helping clients with account or service-related inquiries. The quality we most highly prize is the fact that Liz genuinely likes and cares for our clients.Liz has been recognized numerous times at NBF for embodying the highest standards of professionalism, work ethic and commitment to client service, peer mentoring and social responsibility; all which are ideals that are valued at Douglas Macdonald Wealth Management.In her leisure, Liz enjoys going to concerts, walking her dog Bernie, and spending time with her two children, Ethan and Eric.