Darren S. Farwell, CDFA, CIM, FCSI, FMA

Senior Wealth Advisor
Director, Wealth Management

Darren joined the investment industry in 1986 and began working with McLeod, Young, Weir in 1987. He has been a Wealth Advisor in the Head Office Branch of ScotiaMcLeod ever since. Born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1958, Darren graduated from McMaster University, Hons. B. Comm in 1981. Over the years, he has achieved a long list of industry designations and licenses including Canadian Securities and Registered Representatives Exam, licensed for Options, Partners, Directors, Officers course, Personal Financial Planner course, Life Insurance and Estate Planning professionals Darren has assembled a team of investment professional with a complementary set of skills and knowledge called Farwell Wealth Management. The team has consistently achieved Chairman’s Council. Darren’s experience and success in providing professional plan-based advice has made him a popular corporate and media speaker. In fact, Darren has presented more than 100 investment seminars across the country for some of Canada’s leading corporations and is called for regular appearances on CP24 and BNN. Farwell Wealth Management's value is helping successful Canadians Retire On Your Own Terms™.

Eddy Leung, CIM, FCSI

Wealth Advisor

Eddy joined ScotiaMcLeod in 1999 after graduating from McGill University with a BA in Economics. He was awarded the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation in 2006 and the Fellow of CSI (FCSI) designation in 2009. His primary focus as a Wealth Manager is working directly with affluent clients to articulate their life goals and translate them into a clear financial plan for their future. Over the years, Eddy has developed particular expertise in equity and new issue trading.

Leslie McCormick, CAIA, FMA

Wealth Advisor

Leslie has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined ScotiaMcLeod in 2003. With a degree in Finance and Economics from Bishop’s University and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, Leslie utilizes her knowledge of portfolio construction and financial planning to ensure clients have comprehensive Wealth Plans and the appropriate investment solutions to meet their unique personal needs.

Andrew McCall

Investment Associate

Andrew started his career in the investment industry in 1993 when he joined ScotiaMcLeod as an Investment Advisor. Andrew teamed up with Farwell Wealth Management in 2007 and he currently specializes in equity and new issue trading via bottom-up company analysis and technical trends. Andrew has his options license, insurance license and has also completed the Equity Trader Training Course.

Timothy Ash

Investment Associate

Tim’s primary role with Farwell Wealth Management is providing disciplined investment advice through our Premium Services Group. A graduate of Wilfred Laurier University, Tim’s focus on equities, mutual funds and detailed portfolio construction provides total financial solutions for each client with the utmost professionalism, integrity and trust.

Rhonda Agrippa

Administrative Assistant

Rhonda has been with ScotiaMcLeod and Farwell Wealth Management since 2000. Rhonda graduated from the University of Guyana with a degree in Small Business Management. She has over 10 years of experience and is qualified to handle all administrative inquiries. Rhonda is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to our clients.

Jessica Farwell

Investment Associate

Jessica joined the Farwell Wealth Management Team at ScotiaMcLeod in 2005. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management Economics. Jessica specializes in private client reporting, financial planning and portfolio maintenance. She is qualified to handle all trading in stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

Vicky Brook

Administrative Associate

Vicky started her career with ScotiaMcLeod in 2006 where she supervised an Administrative support team for the SM Toronto Regional Branches. She joined the Farwell Wealth Management Team in 2009 and specializes in all aspects of the Group Plan Administration. She has successfully completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and is a Licensed Investment Representative.