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With nearly two decades of experience in financial services, James brings deep expertise in life insurance, estate strategies, and integrated wealth planning. He began his career as a Financial Advisor, later specializing in insurance and estate planning with one of Canada’s leading financial services providers. He went on to lead teams at Canada’s only physician-focused wealth management firm, managing both a group of financial advisors and the B.C. insurance practice. James also served as Vice President of Sales at a leading Managing General Agency, supporting a network of 1,300 advisors across British Columbia and Alberta.

James holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Capilano University and is currently working toward his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation.

James Atherton is Managing Director, Private Wealth, where he provides leadership and strategic direction to the Advisory team, supporting its ongoing growth and performance.

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