Claude Auger holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has over 34 years' experience in the financial sector, including almost 31 years with National Bank Financial. He first worked as an wealth advisor for about twenty years, before taking on a management position at the Quebec City branch. It was only a few years later that he became Regional Manager of the Eastern Quebec region, where he learned to oversee a team of wealth advisors and portfolio managers.
Our team in Eastern Quebec
Learn more about our regional managers and join our team
Join NBFWM in Eastern Quebec
With branches in Baie-Comeau, Beauce, Chicoutimi, Québec, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Lac-Mégantic, Sept-îles and Thetford Mines, join our team Eastern Quebec and reach your full potential.
Our regional managers
Rachel Poulin graduated from Bishop's University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. With 19 years' experience in the financial sector, she now works alongside the Regional Manager, supporting wealth advisors, portfolio managers and associates in perfecting their business practices. Her goal is to proactively engage the region's teams and be there to help them plan, develop and deploy the strategies they need to achieve their goals.
Number of wealth advisors:
132
Assets under management:
$20.7 billion
Number of branches
15
Branch locations:
Baie-Comeau, Beauce, Chicoutimi, Québec, Sainte-Foy, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Lac-Mégantic, Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Sept-îles, Saint-Félicien and Thetford Mines.
Our national leaders
Simon Lemay
Senior Vice President, National Manager Quebec and Atlantic
Simon Lemay joined NBF in 2002 and is a Senior Vice President and National Manager, since 2018. He diligently works to refine NBFWM's vision and strategic plan while leading a strong sales culture and being the conduct of head office initiatives with our network of branches and employees. Simon's dedication enables him to cultivate strong partnerships with advisors and their teams, providing them with the best tools to effectively serve our clients.
Manel Guizani
Vice-President, Business Development, Quebec
Manel has been with the Bank since 2010, gaining experience across various departments before joining NBFWM's business development and recruiting team in 2021. She collaborates closely with wealth advisors to support their growth, deeply valuing their business objectives and prioritizing client needs. With a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC, Manel is passionate about exploring different cultures, cherishes her family and dog, and appreciates the empowering and entrepreneurial environment at NBF.
Why NBFWM is the best of both worlds
They made the move
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Testimonial - Karim Zakher and Michel Rizkalla discuss why they had decided to make the move to NBFWM and how it is the best of both worlds for wealth advisors.
Not a wealth advisor?
We’re looking for professionals of all backgrounds to help us build the bank of tomorrow.
Life as a female wealth advisor at NBFWM
Enjoy a supportive environment, flexible work model, attend exclusive events and much more when you join the NBFWM team.
Putting our advisors first
We take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that allows our wealth advisors to reach their professional and personal goals.
Mentorship program
Help guide the next generation of women in finance with our mentorship program designed to provide hands-on experience with valuable workshops, webinars and networking opportunities.
About NBFWM
Because of our best-of-both-worlds offer, our wealth advisors, on average, have a 20+ year tenure with NBFWM. And that number is growing.
About NBC
National Bank of Canada is a bank with a human touch that forms,
along with its subsidiaries, one of Canada’s largest financial groups.
With more than 31,000 employees, we stand out for our boldness,
entrepreneurial culture, passion, and commitment to diversity.
Little details that matter
I chose NBF because it felt right. I had interviews with other firms at the time, but I decided to go with NBF for several reasons. First, their head office is in Montreal, and the management is very approachable. They truly believe in the relationship concept, which I didn’t feel elsewhere. When they say “relationship,” they mean, it’s a relationship business that starts with management and extends all the way to our clients. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.
I chose NBF because they provided the support I needed to start my career. I appreciate how they think outside the box and were able to provide all the tools I needed to help my clients and grow my practice over time. I’m staying with NBF because it’s a tight-knit group. Management and upper management are very accessible and solution-oriented. The firm has high integrity, and I just have a blast working with everyone here.
I’ve been with the same firm for 26 years, and my sister has been with me for 18 years—that speaks volumes. We have excellent technology, and we’re a large firm, but it doesn’t feel so large from a relationship perspective. I would say to anyone considering it: just take the leap. You’ll be well rewarded in the long term if you’re patient. We have all the tools in place, excellent management, and being close to the head office in Montreal is a bonus. If you want a positive challenge to grow, reach your maximum potential, and receive support, and if you want to be part of a big team, then NBF is the place to be.