Robert Hatfield has worked as a regional manager at NBFWM since 2017. He manages an expansive and diverse region with many different individual needs. His goal is to help wealth advisors better themselves by removing obstacles and hurdles from within their practices and let them focus on what they do best. Robert always believes that wealth advisors with their ear to the ground understand their clients and get the best results.
Our team in Ontario
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Join NBFWM in Ontario
With branches in Ottawa, Sudbury, GTA North, London City, Waterloo and Mississauga, join our Ontario team and reach your full potential.
Our regional managers
Robert Hatfield
Vice-President and Regional Manager
Gordon Laight has worked to produce exceptional results in Canada and abroad for over 30 years. He’s worked as an associate regional manager with NBFWM since 2021 where he uses his expertise to support wealth advisors in Ontario on how to solve their problems, break down barriers, and provide them with the tools and solutions they need to deliver the best client experience in the industry.
By the numbers
Number of wealth advisors:
83
Assets under management:
$11.9 billion
Number of branches
18
Branch locations:
Ancaster, GTA North, London City Centre, Mississauga, North Bay, Oakville, Ottawa, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Sudbury, Waterloo, and Windsor.
Our national leaders
Jennifer Plenert joined NBFWM in 2011 as part of the Wellington West acquisition and has been an invaluable part of the team ever since. With her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of Winnipeg, she works with our wealth advisors to maximize revenue and productivity opportunities within the region. In 2015, she received the NBFWM Recognition Award thanks to her work in compliance in the Prairies. She’s now responsible for delivering results through sales management leadership in the Toronto area.
Toni Yako
Vice President, National Business Development Ontario
Toni Yako has built a reputation for working with wealth advisors to determine how they can make their vision for their careers a reality. Since joining NBFWM in 2009, Toni has developed an innate sense of what his potential partners need to succeed. That includes providing an entrepreneurial perspective and helping them grow their teams. His passion for providing in-depth support allows him to offer a unique level of insight.
Why NBFWM is the best of both worlds
They Made the Move
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Testimonial - Karim Zakher, Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager, Groupe Gestion Zakher & Michel Riskalla, Senior Wealt Advisor & Portfolio Manager, Groupe Conseil Chriqui Rizkalla Paré
Not a wealth advisor?
We’re looking for professionals of all backgrounds to help us build the bank of tomorrow.
Life as a female wealth advisor at NBFWM
Enjoy a supportive environment, flexible work model, attend exclusive events and much more when you join the NBFWM team.
Putting our advisors first
We take pride in fostering an inclusive work environment that allows our wealth advisors to reach their professional and personal goals.
Mentorship program
Help guide the next generation of women in finance with our mentorship program designed to provide hands-on experience with valuable workshops, webinars and networking opportunities.
About NBFWM
Because of our best-of-both-worlds offer, our wealth advisors, on average, have a 20+ year tenure with NBFWM. And that number is growing.
About NBC
National Bank of Canada is a bank with a human touch that forms,
along with its subsidiaries, one of Canada’s largest financial groups.
With more than 31,000 employees, we stand out for our boldness,
entrepreneurial culture, passion, and commitment to diversity.
Little details that matter
I chose NBF because it felt right. I had interviews with other firms at the time and I decided to go with NBF. For one, the head offices in Montreal. Management is very approachable. They really believe in the relationship concept, which I didn't really feel elsewhere. And when they say relationship, they mean it's a relationship business and it starts from management and goes all the way to our clients. It's a win situation for for all parties, including the firm slash bank, management, the clients and the IA myself. I chose because they gave me the support I needed to start off and start my career. I like how they think outside the box and they were able to provide all the tools I needed to be able to accompany my clients and grow my practice over time. And I'm staying with NBF because I like how it's a tight knit group and I like the fact that management and upper management are very accessible and very solution oriented. I like the fact that there's high integrity in the firm and I just have a blast working with with everyone here. I've experienced the whole process myself. 26 years with the same firm. My assistant's been with me for 18 years. That speaks volumes. We have excellent technology and we are a large firm, yet it doesn't feel so large from a from a relationship point perspective. I would say just take it. You'll be well rewarded in the long term if you're patient. We have all the tools in place. Excellent management. It's great to be close to head office in Montreal. You want to be challenged positively to grow and reach your maximum potential. Feel and have support and mostly you'll be part of a big team. Then NBF is the place to be.