Nav Maharaj, BA
Senior Investment Advisor
With over 23 years of experience as a Senior Investment Advisor, Nav brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his position. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science from Simon Fraser University, which inspired him to enter the financial services industry. Currently a Senior Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy, Nav helps business owners and high net-worth investors with their wealth management, tax, and estate planning needs. Previously, Nav was a Senior Vice-President and Branch Manager with a global investment bank for 18 years in a similar capacity.
In his spare time, Nav enjoys leading an active lifestyle, with a passion for cycling. When he is not being active, Nav enjoys reading, traveling, and flying. He also holds a private pilot's license with a twin-engine certification. Nav has been happily married to Shalini for over 25 years and is a proud father of two daughters.
Damian Cenkowski, CIM®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Damian Cenkowski is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is a Senior Wealth Advisor of the MC Financial Group at CIBC Wood Gundy. He has spent the last 17 years at CIBC understanding the unique challenges entrepreneurs face and drawing upon his financial expertise and wide range of skills to provide financial solutions for each client and their family. Damian consults with CIBC experts on tax, business transition, capital markets, private banking, philanthropy, insurance, estate, and family enterprise planning to ensure a well-rounded and comprehensive approach. This planning is also coordinated with his client’s external advisors.
Growing up in a small business household allowed him to gain an understanding of what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur. His entrepreneurial spirit, financial planning expertise, multi-advisory and relationship-first approach ensures every client’s financial plan is tailored to their 100-year plan.
After beginning his career as a business advisor at CIBC, Damian moved to CIBC Wood Gundy as an Investment Advisor and uses his expertise to design comprehensive financial plans and tax-efficient investment planning for successful entrepreneurs and their families.
Damian received a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics degree from the University of Windsor, has completed the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations.
Damian lives on the North Shore with his wife Farnaz, daughter Hannah and son Armon.
Outside of work, Damian enjoys a very active fitness lifestyle. He enjoys cycling, hiking, strength training, and pretty much any sport.
Andrew Marolla
Financial Associate
Andrew joined MC Financial in 2022, having worked in the investment industry for 6 years prior to that. He is a licensed Registered Representative and handles securities trading, investment research and many various aspects of client service. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria with a specialization in International Business. He is served well in his role by his passion for financial markets and helping individuals achieve their financial goals. Outside of the office, Andrew enjoys spending his time staying active in the outdoors.
Christopher Regalado
Administrative Assistant
Nav Maharaj, BA
With over 23 years of experience as a Senior Investment Advisor, Nav brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his position. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science from Simon Fraser University, which inspired him to enter the financial services industry. Currently a Senior Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy, Nav helps business owners and high net-worth investors with their wealth management, tax, and estate planning needs. Previously, Nav was a Senior Vice-President and Branch Manager with a global investment bank for 18 years in a similar capacity.
In his spare time, Nav enjoys leading an active lifestyle, with a passion for cycling. When he is not being active, Nav enjoys reading, traveling, and flying. He also holds a private pilot's license with a twin-engine certification. Nav has been happily married to Shalini for over 25 years and is a proud father of two daughters.
Damian Cenkowski, CIM®
Damian Cenkowski is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is a Senior Wealth Advisor of the MC Financial Group at CIBC Wood Gundy. He has spent the last 17 years at CIBC understanding the unique challenges entrepreneurs face and drawing upon his financial expertise and wide range of skills to provide financial solutions for each client and their family. Damian consults with CIBC experts on tax, business transition, capital markets, private banking, philanthropy, insurance, estate, and family enterprise planning to ensure a well-rounded and comprehensive approach. This planning is also coordinated with his client’s external advisors.
Growing up in a small business household allowed him to gain an understanding of what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur. His entrepreneurial spirit, financial planning expertise, multi-advisory and relationship-first approach ensures every client’s financial plan is tailored to their 100-year plan.
After beginning his career as a business advisor at CIBC, Damian moved to CIBC Wood Gundy as an Investment Advisor and uses his expertise to design comprehensive financial plans and tax-efficient investment planning for successful entrepreneurs and their families.
Damian received a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics degree from the University of Windsor, has completed the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations.
Damian lives on the North Shore with his wife Farnaz, daughter Hannah and son Armon.
Outside of work, Damian enjoys a very active fitness lifestyle. He enjoys cycling, hiking, strength training, and pretty much any sport.
Andrew Marolla
Andrew joined MC Financial in 2022, having worked in the investment industry for 6 years prior to that. He is a licensed Registered Representative and handles securities trading, investment research and many various aspects of client service. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria with a specialization in International Business. He is served well in his role by his passion for financial markets and helping individuals achieve their financial goals. Outside of the office, Andrew enjoys spending his time staying active in the outdoors.
Christopher Regalado
Our partners
We partner with CIBC experts to help address all of your wealth needs.
Lucio Riccio, BA, CFP®, FEA, TEP
Senior Wealth Strategist
Lucio works exclusively with ultra-high-net-worth families to help address their unique needs. With a comprehensive approach to family enterprise advising, Lucio delivers meaningful insights and recommendations to ensure a smooth transition of your business and wealth within your family. He uses a balanced approach to review technical aspects of your plans while ensuring they are aligned with your wishes, create harmony for your family and prepare the next generation to become successful inheritors. Lucio collaborates with your advisors, including lawyers and accountants, in gathering and validating information to support the development of your plans and recommendations.
With over 27 years in the financial services industry, Lucio has held senior positions with leading Canadian insurance, banking, investment and multi-family office firms. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary, majoring in economics. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, the Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) designation and the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) designation.
Robert An, CPA, CGA, CFP®, CLU, CIWM, TEP
Wealth Strategist
Rob has over 15 years of experience in public practice and financial services. Since 2019, Rob has been providing holistic wealth planning for high-net-worth clients, often involving tax and trust & estate planning.
In addition to his CPA, CGA, CFP, CLU, TEP and CIWM designations, Rob has also completed the 3-year CPA In-Depth Tax Program and is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Rob is an active volunteer with FP Canada, CPA Canada, CPA BC and the SFU Mentor in Business program.
Wilton Lee, BA
Estate Planning Specialist
Wilton employs a comprehensive process to assess your wealth management needs and works closely with you and your professional advisors to develop customized, appropriate and effective solutions. He works to optimize your financial security, increase your net-worth and reduce the impact of taxation. Having previous experience working with business owners and operating his own small business, Wilton understands the unique challenges and requirements of operating a business. He is able to provide innovative and tax-efficient solutions for a variety of wealth management needs, both personal and corporate. Prior to joining Wood Gundy Wilton worked as an Estate Planning Specialist at a large financial institution and before that as an Advanced Case Consultant at one of Canada’s leading life insurers where he established himself as a recognized life insurance professional.
Lee Berti, BA
Senior Trust and Estate Consultant
With over 25 years of experience in the trust industry, Lee works with CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors to provide estate planning solutions for clients requiring professional Power of Attorney, Executor and Trustee services. CIBC Trust also offers assistance to those appointed as an attorney, executor or trustee. The CIBC Trust team of professionals have the tax, investment, estate law and administrative expertise to professionally administer powers of attorney, estates and trusts with discretion and sensitivity.
Amun Whig, B.Comm., CA
Managing Director, CIBC Mid-Market Investment Banking
Managing Director, Mid-Market Investment Banking
Amun’s experience includes numerous successful divestures, management-led buyouts, public and private financings and acquisition transactions in a variety of industries, including: energy services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, contract manufacturing, business services, consumer products and food.
Amun's investment banking experience goes back to 2004. He has spent the last 15 years specializing in private company, mid-market M&A and corporate finance transactions.
Lucio Riccio, BA, CFP®, FEA, TEP
Lucio works exclusively with ultra-high-net-worth families to help address their unique needs. With a comprehensive approach to family enterprise advising, Lucio delivers meaningful insights and recommendations to ensure a smooth transition of your business and wealth within your family. He uses a balanced approach to review technical aspects of your plans while ensuring they are aligned with your wishes, create harmony for your family and prepare the next generation to become successful inheritors. Lucio collaborates with your advisors, including lawyers and accountants, in gathering and validating information to support the development of your plans and recommendations.
With over 27 years in the financial services industry, Lucio has held senior positions with leading Canadian insurance, banking, investment and multi-family office firms. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary, majoring in economics. He also holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, the Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) designation and the Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) designation.
Robert An, CPA, CGA, CFP®, CLU, CIWM, TEP
Rob has over 15 years of experience in public practice and financial services. Since 2019, Rob has been providing holistic wealth planning for high-net-worth clients, often involving tax and trust & estate planning.
In addition to his CPA, CGA, CFP, CLU, TEP and CIWM designations, Rob has also completed the 3-year CPA In-Depth Tax Program and is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Rob is an active volunteer with FP Canada, CPA Canada, CPA BC and the SFU Mentor in Business program.
Wilton Lee, BA
Wilton employs a comprehensive process to assess your wealth management needs and works closely with you and your professional advisors to develop customized, appropriate and effective solutions. He works to optimize your financial security, increase your net-worth and reduce the impact of taxation. Having previous experience working with business owners and operating his own small business, Wilton understands the unique challenges and requirements of operating a business. He is able to provide innovative and tax-efficient solutions for a variety of wealth management needs, both personal and corporate. Prior to joining Wood Gundy Wilton worked as an Estate Planning Specialist at a large financial institution and before that as an Advanced Case Consultant at one of Canada’s leading life insurers where he established himself as a recognized life insurance professional.
Lee Berti, BA
With over 25 years of experience in the trust industry, Lee works with CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors to provide estate planning solutions for clients requiring professional Power of Attorney, Executor and Trustee services. CIBC Trust also offers assistance to those appointed as an attorney, executor or trustee. The CIBC Trust team of professionals have the tax, investment, estate law and administrative expertise to professionally administer powers of attorney, estates and trusts with discretion and sensitivity.
Amun Whig, B.Comm., CA
Managing Director, Mid-Market Investment Banking
Amun’s experience includes numerous successful divestures, management-led buyouts, public and private financings and acquisition transactions in a variety of industries, including: energy services, telecommunications, aerospace, transportation, contract manufacturing, business services, consumer products and food.
Amun's investment banking experience goes back to 2004. He has spent the last 15 years specializing in private company, mid-market M&A and corporate finance transactions.