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Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor
Michael has built his career on one simple principle: putting clients first. As founder and leader of Storino Wealth Management, he puts that sentiment into practice every day, serving as a trusted advisor for families, business owners, and retirees across Ontario and beyond. From multigenerational planning to charitable giving and business transitions, Michael has spent 20-plus years helping clients focus on what’s most meaningful to them while building strategies that align with their long-term goals.
Highly accredited, Michael has earned some of the industry's top designations, including Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), both of which he utilizes in conjunction with his years of experience to ensure his clients benefit from both exceptional service and unparalleled expertise.
Michael additionally draws on the knowledge gained from his decades-long career in financial services, including roles in financial training and branch management. This diverse background has shaped his passion for financial education and given him a unique perspective that helps him address clients’ challenges with clarity and care.
Outside of work, Michael is active in his community, serving on the board of a not-for-profit organization focused on elder care. He is also an avid hockey player and can often be found at the rink or cheering on his teenage son at his games.
Associate Portfolio Manager
As an associate portfolio manager for Storino Wealth Management, James is at the center of our team’s decision-making process for portfolio investment strategies. He interacts on a daily basis with analysts, corporate heads, and RBC’s Portfolio Advisory Group in an effort to evaluate and re-evaluate market trends, economic events, and opportunities to serve our clients better. James is dedicated to helping clients feel more comfortable about investing, educating them on their portfolio, and providing valuable insights on the markets.
James is a graduate of Dalhousie University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in finance. Committed to continual growth and education, he also holds his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. He has worked in financial services since 2016, with roles in institutional equity sales and fixed income derivative operations, the latter of which was with RBC Capital Markets.
When not at the office, James enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, cooking, playing goalie for his rec hockey team, travelling, and playing golf.
Associate Advisor
Having worked in the Canadian financial industry for nearly two decades, Halyna brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to her role as an associate advisor at Storino Wealth Management. As our team’s client relationship manager, she serves as the first point of contact for all incoming correspondence, responding to inquires and requests with compassion and care. Halyna takes great pride in providing clients with exceptional, white glove service and is happy to have built long-lasting relationships with many of them.
Prior to joining our team in 2016, Halyna spent over a decade honing her skills in a variety of roles, including bank teller, administrative assistant, treasury officer, and associate. She supplements her professional experience with a variety of industry courses, including the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) Course, the Wealth Management Essentials (WME) Course, and the Financial Planning Supplement (FPSU) course through the Canadian Securities Institute. Halyna also is a graduate of Ternopil National Economic University in Ukraine, where she obtained a master’s degree in accounting and audit.
Born and raised in Ukraine, Halyna now resides in Etobicoke with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending her free time exploring Canadian nature, hiking, camping, cooking, and reading.
Client Experience Associate
Melissa has been working in financial services since 2013 and joined Storino Wealth Management in 2023. As a client experience associate for our team, her primary responsibility is to ensure our clients receive high-quality, reliable service, whether she’s answering phone calls or responding to email queries. Her background in customer service, as well as her previous time spent at RBC Capital Markets, help her to go above and beyond to provide a truly exceptional client experience.
A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Melissa is passionate about learning and is always finding new ways to expand her knowledge and skill set.
In her free time, Melissa enjoys being with friends and family and heading north to the cottage. She and her husband are the proud parents to two boys.
Financial Planner
As the in-house financial planner for Storino Wealth Management, Darcie works with our team on a part-time basis, meeting with clients to understand what is important to them and implementing detailed plans to help them get there. She is available to answer any questions pertaining to financial planning matters and is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals, whatever they may be. She has been a valued member of our team since 2020.
In everything she does, Darcie leverages over 30 years of industry experience, as well as the skills gained from her previous roles as a financial planner and wealth specialist at some of Canada’s leading financial institutions. She also holds her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
Darcie spent her childhood in Northern Manitoba and now resides in the Greater Toronto Area with her family. She enjoys travelling with her husband, reading, keeping active, and spending time with her two daughters and three grandchildren.
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