Key professionals - leadership team
Jean-François Dion, Senior Portfolio Manager
Jean-François Dion is the Senior Portfolio Manager at the Kent Group. He oversees all investment strategy and portfolio management decisions. Over the course of his distinguished 20-year career at RBC, Jean-François served as Head of Equity Portfolio Management at RBC Dominion Securities in Toronto before moving back to Montreal in 2017. He now leads the Kent Group, one of Canada’s most successful private-client portfolio management groups. Jean-François is an involved alumni of Concordia University, and is a CFA Charterholder.
Nathalie Roussin, Senior Wealth Advisor
Nathalie Roussin is a Partner at the Kent Group and leads the Client Relationship Management and Service Team. She is responsible for many of our valued clients. Nathalie joined the Kent Group in 2006 and has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry. She holds a B.Comm. from HEC Montréal and has extensive experience working with wealthy clients on complex situations, including high-level financial planning.
Sholom Tabak, Senior Wealth Advisor
Sholom Tabak is a Partner at the Kent Group and is responsible for many of our valued clients. He leads the Group’s team of top professionals and oversees our operations. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, where he has earned the trust and respect of both clients and peers. Sholom holds an MBA from John Molson School of Business.
Alfred Zelhof, Wealth Advisor
Alfred Zelhof is a Partner at the Kent Group. He is a CFA Charterholder and Financial Planner (F.Pl.). He is responsible for Client Relations and Service and coordinates comprehensive wealth management plans for clients. Alfred leads the collaboration with our colleagues within the RBC branch network. He joined RBC in 2010 and was one of the top performing financial planners in Canada. Alfred holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from McGill University and has a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School in England. Alfred is a member of the executive committee and board of directors of the Institut du cancer de Montréal.
Cherine Mitri, Client Relationship Manager
Cherine Mitri is responsible for Client Relations and Service and coordinates comprehensive wealth management plans for clients. She joined RBC in 1995. Cherine holds a B.Comm. from Université du Québec à Montréal and is a Financial Planner (F.Pl.). She has extensive experience in financial planning, providing comprehensive wealth management solutions for clients, including retirement and estate planning.
Jessica Delfino, Client Relationship Manager
Jessica Delfino joined the Kent Group in 2013 and has over 13 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Jessica holds a B.Comm. from John Molson School of Business and is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM). She is responsible for Client Relations and Service and coordinates comprehensive wealth management plans. She has extensive experience with client situations involving trusts, estates, insurance and financial planning.
Boryana Mihova, Associate Portfolio Manager
Boryana is the lead research analyst at the Kent Group. She joined the team in 2017 and has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. Boryana is a firm believer in value-investing principles and has a demonstrated track record of uncovering attractive investment opportunities through rigorous analysis and independent thinking. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montréal and is a CFA Charterholder.
