Meet our team

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We work together to achieve your goals

Our team of finance and customer service professionals is here to help you manage your wealth.

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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Neal has been helping clients achieve their investment goals for over 30 years.  He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst Designation (CFA), recognized as the highest standard of education in the investment industry; is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP); and has a Bachelor of Business degree from Simon Fraser University.

As head of the Neal Anderson Wealth Management Group, Neal's principal role is to provide clients with tax efficient investment solutions that build wealth, preserve capital, enhance income, and effectively transfer wealth to the next generation.

Senior Wealth Associate

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As a key member of our team for over 12 years, Ruby works directly with many of our clients on their financial situations. She serves as the key point of contact for complex enquiries, ensuring that their needs are met efficiently and effectively. She has developed an exceptional record of client service and has built many strong relationships with her clear communication and attention to detail.

Ruby is consistently acknowledged as one of the top Associates within the firm, and her top performance has been recognized with her appointment to NBF’s National Associate Advisory Council.  This is a group of Senior Associates who provide direction to the firm’s Senior Operations group. Ruby received her financial education at the University of the Fraser Valley.  She has continued with industry-related coursework on investing and financial planning.

Leon Lau

Associate

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As our team’s Financial Planner, Leon is responsible for providing financial planning guidance, producing retirement plans, and ensuring the smooth functioning of our team’s day-to-day operations.  His good nature and caring attitude are well known to many of our clients.

With over 30 years of experience, Leon’s diverse experience includes banking, insurance and financial planning. He holds the CFP (Certified Financial Planner).

Lauren Burns

Associate

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Lauren’s responsibilities include administration & documentation, operational communications with clients, handling general enquiries and problem solving.

Prior to joining our team, Lauren was selected from a broad pool of applicants for National Bank’s “Women in Finance” mentorship program.  She is now working under the mentorship of our more senior team members and rapidly expanding her knowledge base and experience. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management & Organizational Studies from Western University and is completing the CSC (Canadian Securities Course).

Carson Batt

Wealth Associate

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Carson is responsible for evaluating research, portfolio trade execution, and is growing into the role of working directly with our valued clients on their personal financial management.  He is also a member of the Portfolio Management Committee.

Carson gained experience over several years with an institutional asset management firm prior to joining our team at NBF over the past two years and is part of our plan to expand our ability to serve our valued clients. Holding a B.Sc. in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, as well as the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation, he has a very strong level of technical knowledge in finance and wealth management.

Our Partners

Our financial advisors | Neal Anderson Wealth Management Group | National Bank Financial - Wealth Management
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Derek Cheung

Premium Banker

National Bank of Canada
 

Derek provides banking and financing solutions to clients by keeping their goals and lifestyle top of mind. He works closely with clients’ integrated investment objectives and overall wealth management strategies. With over 13 years of banking experience, from working in Downtown Vancouver to Toronto’s Financial District, he has collaborated with clients of all backgrounds to provide them with sound advice and feasible financing strategies to help them achieve their ambitions. Having always approached his role from a relationship-focused standpoint he strives to deliver top-tier service with his expert-knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to clients.

When not at the office, Derek enjoys travelling around the world to admire the diverse cultural sites, natural wonders, and eat the local food. Having visited over 42 countries, he hopes to visit them all one day. Closer to home, he lives in the Lower Mainland with his dog and enjoys going for runs, hikes, and soaking in all the beauty that B.C. provides. A strong believer of giving-back he actively supports and donates to B.C. Children’s Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, and Plan International Canada.

  1. Financial Planners are authorized to act in the field of Financial Planning. They exercise their duties for National Bank Financial Inc., a financial planning firm.

  2. We work closely with the Taxation, Retirement and Estate Planning Team from National Bank Trust, made up of multidisciplinary experts who provide knowledge and advice that complement our service offering. These experts assist us in providing the best solutions for your personal finances related to taxation, retirement and estate planning.

  3. Insurance products and services are provided by National Bank Insurance Firm (NBIF) or by NBF Financial Services (NBFFS), as applicable. NBIF and NBFFS are not members of Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Insurance products are not protected by CIPF.

  4. Financing solutions are subject to credit approval by National bank.

  5. For details and conditions of the offer, please contact your advisor.

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