Together, we co-create a plan—one that reflects your values, your goals, and your unique life story.
To bring depth and value to our work together, I hold:
🔹 RIAC – Responsible Investment Advisor Certification: empowering you with investment options that align with your values—supporting people, strengthening communities, and caring for our planet
🔹 CeFT® – Certified Financial Transitionist designation: A structured, repeatable process for managing the emotional and cognitive challenges of transition; tools to help you gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and make confident decisions; as well as deep listening and guidance tailored to your pace and personal experience
🔹 CFP® – Certified Financial Planner: a designation I’ve proudly held since 1994, providing a strong foundation in comprehensive financial planning
🔹 CLU® – Chartered Life Underwriter: equipping me with advanced expertise in tax-efficient strategies, insurance solutions, and estate planning to help protect and preserve your legacy
🔹 MFA-P® – Master Financial Advisor- Philanthropy. Assist with charitable giving and strategic legacy planning as part of overall financial and tax plans.
Life isn’t just about numbers—it’s about navigating change. Whether you’re:
• Selling a business you’ve built from the ground up,
• Receiving a life-changing inheritance,
• Retiring and stepping into a new chapter,
• Or navigating the profound transition of losing a spouse or partner
These are just a few of the major life transitions requiring thoughtful, human-centered financial guidance that can make all the difference.
Let’s talk if you or someone you care about is facing a major life transition and want to ensure your values are considered.
Duncan Brownlee, MBA, CIM, RIAC
RBC DOMINION SECURITIES
HELPING CLIENTS THRIVE AND COMMUNITIES PROSPER.
Offering honest and unbiased investment advice in an often complicated marketplace.
Specialties:
Helping Business Owners & Executives to adequately plan for both the expected and the unexpected.
Helping people see the Bigger Picture through a total Wealth Management approach.
Striving for better investment and social outcomes through ESG and SRI focus.
Our aim is to provide clients with excellent service, professional advice and adequate knowledge to match their risk tolerance and investment objectives, allowing them to meet their financial goals and helping them plan for a better retirement.
We treat clients with honesty and integrity and strive to develop better relationships with them.
Brian brings over 25 years experience in wealth management and over 20 years focused in Socially Responsible Investing. Especially experienced in helping clients align their faith, values, and dreams with their investment objectives. His firm offers full wealth management expertise including risk reduction and tax planning strategies for both business owners and individuals. His services include full financial and estate planning.
Mutual funds provided by Sterling Mutuals Inc.
By introducing affluent Canadians and their families, as well as foundations and other not for profit organizations, to CC&L Private Capital’s discretionary wealth management services, I provide a confident approach to guiding my clients towards achieving their long-term financial goals.
I adhere to the key principles of listening and responding, placing the utmost importance on understanding each of my client’s unique goals and objectives, ensuring flexibility to changing market conditions and personal circumstances. I am dedicated to developing strong working relationships and providing the highest level of personalized service.
CC&L Private Capital is part of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd., one of Canada’s leading investment management firms whose affiliated teams manage over $170 billion in assets.
Family office offering integrated wealth solutions, our financial planning process is robust, comprehensive, and pragmatic. We believe in crafting a financial roadmap that is sustainable, allowing for life’s twists and turns.