Dérick Duchesne has been a Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager at National Bank Financial since October 2016. He holds a Bachelor in Business Administration – Finance from the Université du Québec en Outaouais and earned his Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation in 2019. In 2022, he became a Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS) and an active member of the Responsible Investment Association. In 2023, he was recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®).
Dérick is known for his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to his clients’ financial well-being, which has helped him build long-term, trust-based relationships. He is always available to answer questions and share his extensive knowledge.
Outside of work, Dérick enjoys cycling and spending time outdoors with his spouse and three young children.
With 35 years of financial planning experience and expertise in responsible investing, Sonia is passionate about leading her clients to align their money with their values. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) a Registered Financial Planner (RFP), and a Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS), Sonia has been awarded the Wealth Professionals Advisor of the Year – Responsible Investments three times and is currently an excellence awardee for Wealth Professional’s Financial Literacy Champion Award and for Excellence in Philanthropy and Community Service. Sonia is co-author of Financial Success for Women by Women, and of two books about retirement planning forthcoming in 2025.
At Wagner Investment Management, we specialize in comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for high-net-worth families. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized investment strategies with a disciplined and rules-based approach to equity selection, focusing on Canadian, US, and International equities. With a client-centric approach, we ensure tailored solutions that align with your financial goals, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence.
With over 19 years of experience in the Wealth Management industry, I have determined that there is no quick route to financial success. It takes hard work, commitment, and dedication to a plan. This is where my passion, expertise, and in-depth financial knowledge can benefit you!
I firmly believe that you should have a trusted advisor throughout all of your important life transitions. Utilizing knowledge through my education and experience, I offer a personalized holistic and comprehensive approach that integrates sound financial planning, efficient tax structuring and multi-faceted investment management that translates into unrelenting focus on your success. Moreover, to ensure a coordinated overall strategy, we work with your bank, accountants, and legal advisors with your approval. If you require an introduction, I will be glad to offer you access to our extensive network of professionals.
Being a Portfolio Manager with the leading wealth management firm in Canada, I am confident in my ability to go above and beyond investment advice to address the wide range of concerns related to our clients’ financial and life goals.
Desjardins Securities is the brokerage firm of Desjardins Group, the largest cooperative financial group in Canada.
Following are the six key advantages that sets us apart from the competition:
1- Through our duly qualified wealth managers, you’ll have access to the largest pool of recognized wealth management specialists.
2- Since Desjardins is the second safest financial institution in the world, our brokerage firm guarantees you a highly secure environment.
3- Thanks to our exceptional Research Department, our wealth managers’ recommendations are always based on reliable data and detailed analyses.
4- To better respond to your investment needs, we offer you many exclusive products and services that can simplify your life.
5- Knowing that you don’t have a minute to waste on poorly designed online tools, we have made our secure site both user-friendly and efficient.
6- As Social commitment is an integral part of our values, each year we support many causes that contribute to the well-being of Quebec society.
Our process is dedicated to helping our families understand their current reality and clarify their future goals and vision. Once we have formulated a clear picture of their needs and wants, we determine how to best utilize their assets and opportunities to close the gap that lies between where they are now and where they wish to be. In short, our families define what they want their financial plan to look like, not us. The resulting plan will play a significant role in dictating our approach to growing and preserving their wealth.