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In close collaboration with our partners and investment committee, we combine world-class client care with expert investment knowledge to provide you with financial peace of mind.
Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor
From a young age, Justin displayed a strong interest in finance. He earned an undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and a Diploma of Technology from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), where he served two consecutive terms on the BCIT Board of Governors, helping oversee the business interests and management of the school. After graduating in 1999, he joined a national financial institution as an equity research associate.
Over the following 20-plus years, Justin has built a robust career in finance. He spent more than 12 years in investment banking, working his way up from associate to executive vice president. During that time, he brought valued investment products to market, which were recommended to firms across the country. He complemented this experience with advanced formal education: Justin holds the coveted Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation, he Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, and is recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute, the highest honour awarded in financial services.
As a portfolio manager and investment advisor at Ginetz Private Wealth of RBC Dominion Securities, Justin leverages his broad experience and expert accreditation in investment management to deliver world-class advice to his clients. Justin believes there’s no substitute for informed, independent thinking when it comes to elevating your financial strategy. He takes pride in creating a personalized fund tailored to your unique values, needs, and goals.
Justin lives with his wife and two boys in Courtenay, B.C., where they have had family for four generations. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, skiing, and snowboarding.
Associate
Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities, Michelle advanced through a variety of roles at two national wealth management firms. Today, as associate of Ginetz Private Wealth and Justin’s trusted support, Michelle provides our clients with consistent and seamless service, and is dedicated to maintaining an organized and proactive approach tailored to their needs. Known for her can-do attitude and bright personality, she is glad to assist with any administrative requests, inquiries regarding our clients’ wealth management needs, and aims to help each client gain a more thorough understanding of their financial situation.
Michelle has lived in the Comox Valley for a number of years with her husband and their two rescue kitties. The pair enjoy exploring the numerous hiking trails and lakes, and feel extremely lucky to call British Columbia their home.