RYAN EDGINGTON - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate at RBC Dominion Securities
- Investment Associate
As an Investment Associate at RBC Dominion Securities, Alex applies his expertise in financial services to execute trades for clients. He joined the firm in 2021, after working as a financial services representative for three years. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 2018 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is skilled in sustainable wealth management and client relations. He strives to provide the best service and advice to clients, helping them reach their financial aspirations.
Alex also has a fascination with astronomy and computer science. He likes to spend his free time gazing at the stars and following the latest news in space exploration. He also likes to assemble his own computers and try out different hardware and software combinations. He finds these hobbies both fun and challenging, as they allow him to express his creativity and curiosity.
Angeline is an administrative assistant with over 25 years of financial services experience. In her role, she is laser-focused on supporting our team and clients in any way that she can, from account opening and updates to withdrawals and requests. She is passionate about ensuring our clients' needs are handled efficiently and effectively, and she is committed to providing true peace of mind through an exceptional level of care.
Angeline is a graduate of Simon Fraser University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. In her professional career, she has held a variety of roles at the retail bank and branch levels, from financial services representative to client service manager. Her vast experience has led to an unmatched understanding of relationship management, team collaboration, and documentation.
Angeline grew up in Singapore and now calls British Columbia home. She enjoys cooking and sharing meals with family and friends, long nature walks in the beautiful local scenery, practicing yoga, and travelling. She is also an animal lover and strong supporter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
Job Titles:
- Marketing Communications Coordinator
Ashley is a highly skilled marketing communications coordinator with several years of financial services experience. Her primarily responsibilities include strategic planning and management of all marketing and communication initiatives for our team, including client communications, digital marketing, brand development, event planning, community engagement, and sponsorships. She is laser-focused on ensuring our clients feel valued and appreciated through the work that she does.
Committed to ongoing education, Ashley is a recent graduate of Royal Roads University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication. She has also received a Marketing Management Diploma from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Prior to joining our team, Ashley built a successful career at RBC as an account manager and mortgage retention officer, honing her interpersonal and communication skills while working alongside clients and senior management.
Ashley lives with her husband, Ryan, and two kids, Nolan and Mia, in Coquitlam - the city in which she herself grew up. Outside of the office, she enjoys playing games with her family, hosting and cooking for friends, and taking advantage of the outdoors through nature walks or triathlon training. Passionate about the betterment of her community, Ashley advocates for teachers as a member of her children's school PAC Executive teams and is a strong supporter of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
Brian is the newest member of the Edgington Wealth team and is eager to grow as a financial services professional. His primary responsibility as administrative assistant is to support our team behind the scenes with a variety of administrative activities. Additionally, he keeps a finger on the pulse of the markets and is eager to extend his knowledge alongside our team.
A graduate of Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Brian is committed to ongoing education and looks forward to taking additional courses to further his growth. In his previous professional roles, he developed a deep understanding of audit processes, short- and long-term project management, and refined his client service skills.
Brian grew up and lives in Coquitlam, BC. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active and coaching U17 lacrosse for Team BC Box Lacrosse of the BC Lacrosse Association.
Job Titles:
- CIM
- Investment Advisor & Financial Planner
With more than 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, Claudia brings deep knowledge and expertise to providing comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families, and businesses. She is committed to building long-term relationships with clients and enjoys getting to know them personally while guiding them through important financial decisions.
Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities, Claudia was with BMO Nesbitt Burns, where she held progressive roles, strengthened her client service skills, and developed her ability to understand clients' needs and goals thoroughly.
With a strong belief that a solid financial plan is the heart of successful wealth management, she draws on her education and wealth of experience to provide the ideal solutions and advice for her clients. Known for her professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail, Claudia consistently strives to elevate each client's experience.
Along with her Bachelor of Business Administration, Claudia has acquired the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation and is life-licensed to enhance her professional service offering.
Outside of the office, Claudia spends quality time with her partner, Dan, and their incredible boy, Ross. She enjoys the outdoors and takes every opportunity to explore the North Shore Mountains.
Job Titles:
- CIM
- Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor, Financial Planner
Job Titles:
- CIM / Senior Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor
- Senior Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor
Dennis has over 25 years of experience in financial planning and advisory roles in the financial industry. His role on the team focuses on the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial plan for clients, specializing with creating and implementing strategies for entrepreneurs who are transitioning out of their business. He uses a disciplined analysis and planning process, working with client's accountants and other professionals to build a cohesive strategy that addresses clients goals taking into account their unique attributes and family dynamics.
Dennis also leverages our highly accredited group of internal specialists from wills and estates lawyers, to business owner planners, to help clients navigate the complexity that comes from owning a successful business as well as for clients who have complex family planning needs.
Dennis is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, with a Major in Economics. He has also has achieved the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation, and has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for over 25 years. He has been licensed as a Portfolio Manager since 2006, and is now recognized as a Senior Portfolio Manager for RBC Wealth Management.
Dennis has been married to his wife Wendy for over 30 years, and has two daughters, Alison and Megan who work in finance and marketing respectively, at major corporations in Canada. The family enjoys travelling and taking "food safaris" sampling unique and interesting dishes around the world. Dennis is an avid, bordering on obsessive, golfer, despite his limited skill, and also enjoys playing ice hockey. In his spare time, Dennis can be found in his kitchen, experimenting with new dinner recipes on his family.
Diba is a skilled and knowledgeable associate advisor, working to support Ryan Edgington and his clients as a first point of contact. Day to day, she thoughtfully addresses client inquiries, prepares materials for review meetings, manages Ryan's schedule, and assists with financial planning needs. Leveraging her collaborative mindset, Diba enjoys building meaningful, long-term relationships with clients by walking alongside them through various life events and assisting them along their financial journey.
Diba earned a Bachelor of Physics from Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) and a Master's of Condensed Matter Physics from Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) before being drawn to financial services. Building a strong educational base, she has also completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) Course, and the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) Course from the Canadian Securities Institute. In her previous professional roles, she learned how to think outside the box and address client inquiries with a close attention to detail.
Heather has over 30 years of financial services experience and today serves as one of Edgington Wealth's key relationship managers. As associate wealth advisor, she leverages her innate curiosity, comprehensive command of finances, and natural talent for investment analysis to bring our clients' visions to life. This includes the thoughtful design, planning, and implementation of investment strategies and wealth planning solutions to ensure clients meet their goals through retirement, tax, and estate planning. Underpinning it all is Heather's desire to act as a trusted guide to help clients flourish.
Heather is an accomplished professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong dedication to staying on top of industry trends, proven in her completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) Course, and the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) course from the Canadian Securities Institute. In her previous roles centred around investments, she gained an all-encompassing understanding of the ever-changing nature of the markets and sharpened her analytical and interpersonal skills.
A native of Calgary, AB, Heather moved to Vancouver in the late ‘80s after falling in love with all the city has to offer. She has a daughter and granddaughter that she enjoys spending time with, and also likes to bike, hike, go to the gym, and act for enjoyment. Heather is also involved in fundraising for KidSport BC and Covenant House, and contributes her time to mentoring women business owners through the Futurpreneur Canada mentorship program.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Branch Operations Manager
Jackie joined RBC Dominion Securities in 2021. She has completed the Financial Management Program at British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2009 and brings with her over 10 years of industry experience.
Outside of the office, Jackie loves to go on mini getaways with her family. During her spare time, she enjoys making sweets and treats together with her 3 beautiful girls.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Associate
- CIM / Associate Advisor
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Investment Representative
Jia joined RBC Dominion Securities in 2023 with a keen interest in research, analysis, and helping people succeed. As an Associate, she assists Claudia in providing clients with a full range of wealth management services.
A licensed Investment Representative, Jia has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) from the Canadian Securities Institute to develop her professional skills. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and a Master of Science in Finance from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University.
Jia strives to provide efficient and responsive service with a great level of care and attention to detail. This is also evident in her creative hobbies, including singing, digital illustration, and animation through individual and collaborative works.
Job Titles:
- Associate Wealth Advisor & Financial Planner
Job Titles:
- Associate Wealth Advisor & Financial Planner
- CIM
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Associate
- Financial Services Specialist
Kate is a financial services specialist with nearly a decade of experience, working alongside Heather and her clients as a first point of contact. As an associate advisor, Kate expertly handles a variety of key tasks including trading, requesting funds, handling inquires, and scheduling meetings. Kate takes great pride in building trust and rapport with our clients, and she is determined to have a positive impact on their lives by ensuring their needs are met and questions are answered in a timely fashion.
Kate is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She has also completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Wealth Management Essentials (WME) course from the Canadian Securities Institute. Before joining our team, Kate served as a senior analyst at a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm where she honed her technical skills and ability to simplify complex data into meaningful information for clients.
Kate grew up in Russia until her family moved to British Columbia when she was eight. Today, she is a homebody but also loves staying active outdoors and going to the gym. She is happy to have her dad and mom nearby in Vancouver, both of whom have built successful careers and are proud to have created social communities with Ukrainian and Russian immigrants.
Marina is an experienced associate with over three decades of financial services experience, supporting Scott Hughes and his clients as a first point of contact. From account documentation and money transfers to withdrawals and meeting scheduling, Marina offers the highest level of client care in everything she does. She is a true team player and works diligently to make the lives of our clients as simple and straightforward as she can.
Marina is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) with a diploma in marketing management. She has also earned the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation from the Institute of Canadian Bankers, and has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) through the Canadian Securities Institute. Prior to joining our team, Marina served in progressively senior roles at other leading Canadian financial institutions.
Marina grew up in Vancouver and moved to Coquitlam, BC with her husband in 1998. They have been married for over 30 years and have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Alicia, and a fluffy white dog named Zoey. When not at the office, Marina regularly does CrossFit, enjoys writing biographies - she is currently finishing up her father-in-law's life story - and likes to cozy up to a good book. She also volunteers as a Sunday school teacher, sings on the music team, and dedicates her time to various charities.
Mohamed is a dedicated and talented financial services expert with over a decade of industry experience. As our team's primary trader, he is responsible for trade execution, in-depth markets research, and portfolio monitoring. He finds great joy in the dynamism of his role, and is passionate about relieving our valued clients' stress and ensuring they're on track to meet their short- and long-term goals.
Mohamed earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Financial Management from Longborough University in England. Committed to professional development, he has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) Course from the Canadian Securities Institute. He has also completed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. A certified scuba divemaster and commercial diver prior to joining our team, Mohamed sees many similarities to wealth management that he leverages in his role, from big-picture thinking and resilience to risk management and timely decision making.
Mohamed grew up in Cairo, Egypt and moved to Canada in 2019, quickly falling in love with the country's beauty and mystery. Outside of the office, he participates in several sports including weight training, cycling, volleyball, soccer, diving, and skiing in the winter. He also enjoys exploring local restaurants and remains active in the community, volunteering his time and resources to support the settlement of newcomers to Canada from Arabic-speaking backgrounds.
Job Titles:
- Branch Operations Manager
Queenie has 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, nine of those spent with RBC Dominion Securities. Before becoming Branch Operations Manager, she gained valuable experience as a Business Application Specialist in charge of the B.C. region, and as an Associate. In her current role, Queenie draws on her considerable organizational skills to oversee the human resources and operations side of the branch.
A graduate of Simon Fraser University, Queenie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and International Business. She has also completed the Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook, Financial Planning I and II, and Wealth Management Essentials.
Outside of work, Queenie enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, and enjoying the many cuisines that Vancouver has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Associate Wealth Advisor & Financial Planner
Scott is our wealth planning team lead and a key relationship manager at Edgington Wealth. A dedicated associate wealth advisor, he works diligently to establish a trusting relationship with those he serves, always seeking innovative wealth strategies to help clients plan for important life events and exceed their goals. He truly enjoys working to find comprehensive solutions for people from all walks of life, and his friendly and inviting demeanour has led to many friendships with clients that he holds near and dear to his heart.
Scott holds the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designations, both of which empower him to provide the very best advice in all aspects of our clients' wealth. Prior to joining our team, he was a successful financial planner with RBC Royal Bank for over 20 years, an invaluable experience that solidified the need to understand a clients' unique situation in order to develop a sustainable, long-term strategy.
Scott grew up in Burnaby, BC and now resides in Maple Ridge with his wife, Stacey, and their son, Ben. He enjoys staying active and is particularly passionate about golf, along with pickleball and hiking the beautiful trails around the city. Scott and his family, many of whom work in healthcare, are strong supporters of the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation which directly serves the needs of the community in which they live and work.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Branch Director
- Associate Branch Director With RBC Dominion Securities
As an Associate Branch Director with RBC Dominion Securities, Stephanie Tang provides support to our team of Portfolio Managers, Investment Advisors and their support staff in our Burnaby and Coquitlam offices.
With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, she provides insight and leadership among her team in areas of portfolio management and compliance, team management and efficiency, and cultivating relationships with their client and partners. Stephanie enjoys working with teams, especially those new to the industry or firm, to help them exceed the potential they ever thought possible.
Stephanie completed her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Commerce at the University of British Columbia. She continued with her studies and received the Financial Management Advisor, Chartered Investment Manager and Fellow of CSI designations. Outside of the office, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, often hosting dinner parties and planning special events. She has an interest in working with animals and was integral in launching the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program in Burnaby.
Job Titles:
- Branch Director
- Branch Director With RBC Dominion Securities
As a Branch Director with RBC Dominion Securities, Stephen Kamachi manages a team of Portfolio Managers and Investment Advisors in our Burnaby and Coquitlam Branches.
Over his 26 years in the financial industry, Stephen has developed an exceptional level of knowledge and expertise. His previous positions include Investment Advisor and Managed Product Consultant with RBC Dominion Securities. With a passion for the stock market and an affinity for working with people, Stephen takes pride in delivering sound advice, expert execution and peace of mind for clients who need solutions for broad and complex management needs. At the same time, he enjoys coaching and mentoring Investment Advisors, supporting their career journeys and enabling their professional success.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Stephen has a degree Biochemistry/Chemistry. Outside of work, he spends time with his children Audrey and Kenji, volunteers with the local Food Bank and enjoys skiing, biking and golfing.
Vanessa's manages the schedules of our three advisors for client reviews, and helps client with administrative items on their accounts, from transferring funds to account inquires. Vanessa also handles much of the teams' documentation, and she maintains and ensures client's information and records are accurate and up-to-date.
With over 10 years in the financial industry, Vanessa has extensive experience providing prompt and professional service to clients. Vanessa attended Concordia University in Montreal, where she completed her a Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree. She enjoys learning and continues to expand her investment knowledge with industry accreditation courses.
As a mother of two small children, Vanessa has little free time. On occasion when her children are productively occupied she loves traveling, hiking and learning new languages. Vanessa is proficient in four languages including French and Korean and her daughter is already following in her footsteps, currently attending a French language school. Her son is practicing his soccer skills and preparing to play in World Cup 2038.
Vashti has been our team Operations Manager for the past 5 years. She sets a high standard of care and service for clients, ensuring enquires are addressed in a timely manner and work flow functions operate smoothly and efficiently. She also coordinates access to RBC's unique group of planning specialists, from our in-house accountants and planners to wills and estate lawyers and trust advisors, ensuring that clients are receiving the best advice from RBC's stable of experts.
Vashti previously worked in England in accounting and is a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants. She worked for many years in the Private Banking division of a major international bank, helping high net worth clients with their unique and complex needs. After moving to Canada she continued working in the banking sector and joined RBC Wealth Management in 2016.
Vashti lives in Port Moody with her husband and two children. Her son is in high school and daughter attends UBC. Having grown up in the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, she loves hot and spicy foods, Calypso music, Carnival, warm weather and the beach, and creating a mix of Caribbean and London food fusion from her unique experiences around the world. She loves playing Pickleball and can often be found on the soccer field cheering for her son who plays with AC Selects-Port Moody Team. Vashti also enjoys gardening, hiking, and exploring the many trails in the Lower Mainland.