Meet our team

Professionals who listen to your needs.

We work together to achieve your goals

Our team of finance and customer service professionals is here to help you manage your wealth. They will help you choose the products best suited to your needs.

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

Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager

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English, French

Karim Zakher has been with National Bank Financial since 1997, building relationships with clients and working closely with them in building comprehensive wealth management strategies that best meet their financial objectives.

After graduating from Concordia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics in addition to obtaining a Certificate in Portfolio and Investment Management from the same University, Karim obtained a series of professional designations including the Chartered Investment Manager designation (CIM) allowing him to be a fully licensed discretionary Portfolio Manager with National Bank Financial.

Karim is also licensed to offer insurance product solutions, and complex options and hedging strategies.

Karim is fluent in both English and French.

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English, French

Joseph Antoine possesses extensive expertise and a genuine passion for finance. He graduated in 2015 from Concordia University, John Molson School of Business, with a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in finance.

He began his career at National Bank of Canada (NBC) in 2016 as a personal finance advisor, quickly advancing to the role of mortgage specialist. He earned his financial planner designation and served in that role at NBC until 2020, developing his expertise in retirement, tax, and estate planning while building a strong professional network.

In 2021, he joined National Bank Financial as a wealth management advisor and earned the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation in October 2024.

Joseph is dedicated to guiding his clients through every stage of their financial journey, from saving for the future to retirement planning, making him a valuable advisor for those seeking support in the vast world of finance.

Outside of his career, Joseph is passionate about running, cycling, tennis, and golf. For several years, he has regularly participated in sporting challenges such as Ironman 70.3, marathons, and other athletic events, raising funds for causes that are important to him.

Kendra Hutcheon

Senior Wealth Associate

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English, French

Kendra Hutcheon has been working in the financial services industry since 2003. Mrs. Hutcheon started with our affiliate NBCN in client services she joined Mr. Karim Zakher in 2005 and has been a wealth associate since 2006.

She has successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook course (CPH) of the Canadian Securities Institute.

She is involved in every state of the administrative management of client’s accounts and customer service.  Her responsibilities include client communication, account administration, preparing portfolio reports, handling transactions and maintaining client files as well as retirement planning.

Kendra is fluent in both English and French.

Lilianne El-Maalouli

Wealth Associate

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