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Derek Mychasiw, RIS

Investment Advisor, Aviso Wealth
Investment Advisor, Alterna Estate Strategies*

Derek.mychasiw@alternawealth.ca

416.684.2424
BACKGROUND

My financial services career began in 2000 as a licensed investment representative at a large Canadian bank's brokerage during the tech boom and bust of 2001. Over the years, I held various Senior leadership positions, including Relationship Manager for high-value clients and as National Sales Manager responsible for leading a cross country team promoting investing platforms at tradeshows, hosting live educational seminars and webinars, and building a retail distribution channel nationwide.

In 2018, I became a Branch Manager and led a full-service investment advisory branch of 25 advisors and associates, where I re-established best practices in client service and engagement and improved risk management. My passion for engaging with clients from all walks of life and developing genuine relationships has been the driving force behind my personal satisfaction and career advancement. After taking early retirement in 2021, I realized that I missed being a member of a team and building relationships directly with clients.

I am excited about building strong relationships with our members across Ontario. I care deeply about providing professional support, guidance, and advice to help them reach their long-term financial goals.

EDUCATION

I studied Financial Planning while attending George Brown college, and have completed several investment industry courses from the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH), Derivative Fundamentals Course (DFC) and the Options Licensing course (OLC). I have also completed the Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS) designation from the Responsible Investment Association.


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*I am not licensed to offer or sell life insurance products and services through Alterna Estate Strategies. Alterna Estate Strategies is a program provided by Aviso  Insurance Inc. offering financial planning, life insurance and investments to members of credit unions and their communities. Trademark(s) of Alterna Estate  Strategies are used under license by Aviso Insurance Inc. Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. 

Testimonials


We were very interested when Derek Mychasiw suggested we consider the estate planning services of Alterna Estate Strategies and Peter Fraser.

Together, Derek and Peter have provided great insight into how we can reduce estate-related costs and leave an estate that generously supports our beneficiaries and charitable organizations. We are very happy with what they’ve helped us put in place and highly recommend their expertise

MB and ML, Alterna Estate Strategies Clients

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