Meet our team

Professionals who listen to your needs.

We work together to achieve your goals

Our team of finance and customer service professionals is here to help you manage your wealth. They will help you choose the products best suited to your needs.

We are driven by our passion for helping individuals and businesses build and protect their wealth so that they can leave a lasting legacy.

Our team of experts

Wealth Advisor

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After graduating from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1987, I began my career in the investment industry with a commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

In 1998, I became a Wealth Advisor, focusing on managed money solutions. To further enhance the value I provide to clients, I obtained my Life Insurance Licence in 2002 and earned my Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation in 2003, specializing in wealth management and comprehensive financial planning.

For more than 28 years, I have had the privilege of serving as a trusted advisor to individuals and families, often working with multiple generations. My approach begins with the development of a comprehensive financial plan that identifies long-term goals and outlines a clear path toward achieving them. Investment management is a key component of this process, complemented by careful consideration of insurance needs, tax implications, and estate planning strategies.

My primary objective is to help clients build long-term financial freedom while providing the confidence and peace of mind that comes from having a well-structured financial plan.

On a personal note, I have been married for over 35 years and am the proud mother of two adult children: a 32-year-old daughter who is a sports medicine physician and a 28-year-old son who plays professional hockey in Europe.  My interests include travel, reading, and being a “hockey mom”.  I really enjoy cheering on my son as a goaltender and following his professional hockey journey.

Lauren Tsafatinos

Wealth Associate

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Lauren Tsafatinos is a Wealth Associate supporting Lynda Horawski. She provides essential support in account management, client service, and administrative tasks. Always happy to help, her attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction ensure smooth operations and efficient service, contributing to the team's success. Growing up, Lauren played competitive soccer, where she developed valuable skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience—qualities that have greatly contributed to her career success. In addition, Lauren is licensed with her Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) from the Canadian Securities Institute, further enhancing her expertise in the industry.

Our Partners

Our financial advisors | Lynda Horawski | National Bank Financial - Wealth Management
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Marie-Claude Blanchet, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI.

Senior Financial Planning Consultant

National Bank of Canada
 

Marie-Claude has been a financial planner for over 25 years, providing comprehensive financial planning advice to a wide range of clients, including business owners, senior executives, physicians and retirees. She provides wealth management solutions and financial strategies in the areas of retirement planning, tax planning, cash management, estate and gift planning, and insurance planning.  As a planner, Marie-Claude has worked in a variety of financial institutions: niche-market financial institutions (educators and physicians), bank-owned wealth management divisions and a small financial planning firm dealing with high-net-worth clients. Marie-Claude obtained her Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Ottawa and holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) designations.

Our financial advisors | Lynda Horawski | National Bank Financial - Wealth Management
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David Rowe

Insurance & Estate Specialist3

National Bank Insurance Firm
 

David has over 40 years of Banking and Insurance experience. Specializing in Advanced Estate Planning, Business Succession and Personal Lines of Insurance coverage has permitted him to assist a wide variety of individuals. He works primarily with Executives, Professionals and Business Owners, providing succession, conservation and other protection strategies.

David started his career with Scotiabank, holding senior positions both nationally and internationally before joining Confederation Life as an agent in 1981. His Agency, Wealth Insurance Group Inc., has been a Partner of National Bank Insurance Firm (and its predecessor) for the past 16 years.

Over the years, his methodical and detailed approach in uncovering exactly what the client wishes to happen to their estate, has led to many successful action plans and satisfied clients.

Our financial advisors | Lynda Horawski | National Bank Financial - Wealth Management
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Christine King, J.D., TEP

Senior Advisor, Estate Planning

National Bank of Canada
 

As a Trust and Estate Planning Professional, Christine provides client centric comprehensive advice and estate plans for National Bank Financial clients. She provides guidance and strategic advice that addresses the personal wealth transfer goals and potential pitfalls of each unique client and/or family – all with the ultimate objective of creating peace of mind.

Christine’s legal experience includes private practice as well as a major financial institution. She has a particular strength in the world of Trusts. Christine completed her undergraduate studies at McGill University prior to obtaining her law degree from the University of Saskatchewan.

She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Tax Foundation, and is a designated Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) as granted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

  1. Financial Planners are authorized to act in the field of Financial Planning. They exercise their duties for National Bank Financial Inc., a financial planning firm.

  2. We work closely with the Taxation, Retirement and Estate Planning Team from National Bank Trust, made up of multidisciplinary experts who provide knowledge and advice that complement our service offering. These experts assist us in providing the best solutions for your personal finances related to taxation, retirement and estate planning.

  3. Insurance products and services are provided by National Bank Insurance Firm (NBIF) or by NBF Financial Services (NBFFS), as applicable. NBIF and NBFFS are not members of Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Insurance products are not protected by CIPF.

  4. Financing solutions are subject to credit approval by National bank.

  5. For details and conditions of the offer, please contact your advisor.

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