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.
I have been a Financial Advisor for over 25 years and my passion is helping clients plan and protect their financial future. My knowledge and experience will help guide decisions about your finances that are well-informed. I take pride in building relationships, understanding your priorities and objectives, and helping you achieve immediate and long-term financial goals. Together we will determine your current financial situation, define your investment and wealth management goals and build a plan designed to meet your individual needs.
Valerie can help you determine what financial well-being means for you and build a personalized action plan to help you achieve what’s important in your life.
Whether it be investing sustainably, generating income for life or building a wealth legacy, Valerie will help turn your goals into accomplishments.
We are a team of financial professionals with 60 years of experience helping members meet their financial goals. We are committed to consistently providing an exceptional level of service. Our substantial practice continues to grow, as does our expertise in financial planning and insurance protection services.