François Pintal holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the Université de Sherbrooke and has been with NBFWM since 2007. As Vice-President and Regional Manager, he assists wealth advisors on Montreal's North Shore, and their teams, to continue perfecting their practices in a constantly evolving industry.
Our team on the North Shore of Montreal
Learn more about our regional managers and join our team
Join NBFWM on the North Shore (Montreal)
With branches in Laval, St-Jerome, Joliette, Repentigny, Val d’Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Berthierville, Trois-Rivieres and Shawinigan, join our team of the North Shore and reach your full potential.
Our regional managers
François Pintal
Vice-President and Regional Manager
Benoît Champagne has been with NBFWM since 2011 and with National Bank since 2005. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Finance, from the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), and is a Financial Planner (PL. Fin.). His role within the team is to work with the Regional Manager to help wealth advisors and their teams deliver a superior client experience while optimizing their practice in a constantly evolving industry. His goal is to help wealth advisors achieve their business objectives every day.
By the numbers
Number of wealth advisors:
106
Assets under management:
$32,0 billion
Number of branches
10
Branch locations:
Laval, Saint-Jerome, Joliette, Repentigny, Val-d'Or, Rouyn-Noranda, Berthierville, Trois-Rivieres and Shawinigan.
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
Our culture
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Testimonial - Manel Guizani shares why our unique culture is just one of the many reasons that makes NBFWM the destination of choice for Canadian 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
We offer advisors all the independence they’re looking for, along with the stability and scope of business that come with a large bank. We truly love the business of management and have made significant investments in recent years to ensure our advisors have top-tier tools and technology to provide their clients with an exceptional experience. We believe that technology is there to empower and propel our advisors, not to replace the human relationships that are essential, especially since we know that money and finance are very emotional topics. We cannot forget the human element behind them.
We understand that artificial intelligence and technology are amazing tools that will support our advisors, but they will never replace the human connection and the relationship advisors have with their clients. We know that the most important thing for advisors is their clients, and that’s why all our decisions are based on what the client really needs. We have many committees where we gather feedback from our advisors to help us make decisions and improve based on the needs of both our advisors and clients.