Ted Velikonja, CIM®, FCSI
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Wealth Advisor
Ted has served as a Senior Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, to affluent families, foundations, and corporations for over 35 years. With a focus on helping his clients accumulate, preserve, and manage wealth, Ted has built Velikonja Financial into a highly experienced private wealth management advisory practice. He and his team are committed to providing holistic family office services, and delivering global active investment strategies and custom solutions. Driven by an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, has resulted in Ted building lasting multigenerational client relationships.
Ted attended King’s University College at Western University. He is actively involved in a wide range of philanthropic, industry, and community activities. Ted is a strong believer in giving back and is an advocate for research and innovation in the healthcare sector. He generously supports the London Health Sciences Foundation, and is philanthropically involved with a number of other local charities.
Outside of his commitment to build a lasting legacy for families, Ted is a passionate cyclist, enjoys cooking homemade Italian meals, and discovering new James Bond trivia facts. He resides in London with his wife, Carolynn. They enjoy a very close relationship with their three adult children.
Bill Brown, CFP®, CIM®
Senior Associate Wealth Advisor
Bill is dedicated to helping our clients in the areas of financial planning, retirement, and income projection needs. He regularly meets with them to conduct portfolio reviews to ensure that their wealth plans are suitable to their evolving needs.
Bill has been working for the team for more than a decade. He holds a Financial Planning Services degree from Fanshawe College and was awarded as President's Honor Roll. A lifelong learner, he has completed his Certified Financial Planning designation (CFP®), his Life Insurance license, and the Certified Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.
When not working with clients, you can find Bill enjoying quality time with his wife and son. Baseball and football are among the sports he likes.
Connor Velikonja, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager
Associate Wealth Advisor
Connor joined Velikonja Financial in 2018, and is responsible for providing advice and counsel to private clients on all aspects of their financial affairs, as well as all business development initiatives.
Connor attended Western University where he obtained a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies degree, specializing in Finance. His commitment to professional development and continuous learning has earned him the prestigious designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and is a member of the Toronto CFA Society.
Connor is a firm believer in giving back. He serves as Investment Committee Chair and Board Member at Children’s Health Foundation, as well as a Board Member of Matthews Hall Independent School.
In his free time, you will find Connor enjoying all sports, including cycling, hockey and squash. On top of this, he is also an avid reader and enthusiastic guitar beginner.
Kevin Yoshida
Financial Associate
Kevin is an integral part of our team. He oversees all internal systems and client services to ensure your experience with Velikonja Financial lives up to your expectations.
Kevin joined Velikonja Financial in 2010. Prior to joining the team, he spent the bulk of his career in the Information and Technology industry. Kevin is a graduate of Western University with a B.A. in Mathematics.
Outside of the office, Kevin enjoys spending time with his loving wife. He was born and raised in London, and his passions include long-distance running and golf.
Debbie Bear
Administrative Assistant
Debbie joined Velikonja Financial in 2010 and has more than 20 years of client service experience, primarily in the financial services industry. She is often one of the first people you speak with when you call Velikonja Financial, and she handles all of the firm's administrative needs.
Debbie graduated with honors from the London School of Business. In her more than 10 years with the team, she has been acknowledged by our clients for her dedication to providing an exceptional client experience.
In her spare time, Debbie enjoys touring different places on the bike with her spouse, Randy. She also loves cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Debbie grew up in London, but her family was originally from Belgium. She has two grown children and one grandchild.
Adam Ferrett
Administrative Associate
Adam has been with CIBC for over 11 years and with Velikonja Financial since 2015. He began his career in the financial services industry at the branch level, where he spent three years helping clients with their personal banking needs.
Adam is the friendly English voice you hear when you phone the office. He collaborates with Debbie on client account administration.
Adam was previously a professional musician and worked on cruise ships for 7 years before coming to Canada. Outside the office, more than anything Adam and his wife’s source of pride are their 2 kids. He enjoys preparing delicious meals for them. Adam is the man if you like classical music.
Ted Velikonja, CIM®, FCSI
Ted has served as a Senior Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, to affluent families, foundations, and corporations for over 35 years. With a focus on helping his clients accumulate, preserve, and manage wealth, Ted has built Velikonja Financial into a highly experienced private wealth management advisory practice. He and his team are committed to providing holistic family office services, and delivering global active investment strategies and custom solutions. Driven by an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, has resulted in Ted building lasting multigenerational client relationships.
Ted attended King’s University College at Western University. He is actively involved in a wide range of philanthropic, industry, and community activities. Ted is a strong believer in giving back and is an advocate for research and innovation in the healthcare sector. He generously supports the London Health Sciences Foundation, and is philanthropically involved with a number of other local charities.
Outside of his commitment to build a lasting legacy for families, Ted is a passionate cyclist, enjoys cooking homemade Italian meals, and discovering new James Bond trivia facts. He resides in London with his wife, Carolynn. They enjoy a very close relationship with their three adult children.
Bill Brown, CFP®, CIM®
Bill is dedicated to helping our clients in the areas of financial planning, retirement, and income projection needs. He regularly meets with them to conduct portfolio reviews to ensure that their wealth plans are suitable to their evolving needs.
Bill has been working for the team for more than a decade. He holds a Financial Planning Services degree from Fanshawe College and was awarded as President's Honor Roll. A lifelong learner, he has completed his Certified Financial Planning designation (CFP®), his Life Insurance license, and the Certified Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.
When not working with clients, you can find Bill enjoying quality time with his wife and son. Baseball and football are among the sports he likes.
Connor Velikonja, CFA
Connor joined Velikonja Financial in 2018, and is responsible for providing advice and counsel to private clients on all aspects of their financial affairs, as well as all business development initiatives.
Connor attended Western University where he obtained a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies degree, specializing in Finance. His commitment to professional development and continuous learning has earned him the prestigious designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and is a member of the Toronto CFA Society.
Connor is a firm believer in giving back. He serves as Investment Committee Chair and Board Member at Children’s Health Foundation, as well as a Board Member of Matthews Hall Independent School.
In his free time, you will find Connor enjoying all sports, including cycling, hockey and squash. On top of this, he is also an avid reader and enthusiastic guitar beginner.
Kevin Yoshida
Kevin is an integral part of our team. He oversees all internal systems and client services to ensure your experience with Velikonja Financial lives up to your expectations.
Kevin joined Velikonja Financial in 2010. Prior to joining the team, he spent the bulk of his career in the Information and Technology industry. Kevin is a graduate of Western University with a B.A. in Mathematics.
Outside of the office, Kevin enjoys spending time with his loving wife. He was born and raised in London, and his passions include long-distance running and golf.
Debbie Bear
Debbie joined Velikonja Financial in 2010 and has more than 20 years of client service experience, primarily in the financial services industry. She is often one of the first people you speak with when you call Velikonja Financial, and she handles all of the firm's administrative needs.
Debbie graduated with honors from the London School of Business. In her more than 10 years with the team, she has been acknowledged by our clients for her dedication to providing an exceptional client experience.
In her spare time, Debbie enjoys touring different places on the bike with her spouse, Randy. She also loves cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. Debbie grew up in London, but her family was originally from Belgium. She has two grown children and one grandchild.
Adam Ferrett
Adam has been with CIBC for over 11 years and with Velikonja Financial since 2015. He began his career in the financial services industry at the branch level, where he spent three years helping clients with their personal banking needs.
Adam is the friendly English voice you hear when you phone the office. He collaborates with Debbie on client account administration.
Adam was previously a professional musician and worked on cruise ships for 7 years before coming to Canada. Outside the office, more than anything Adam and his wife’s source of pride are their 2 kids. He enjoys preparing delicious meals for them. Adam is the man if you like classical music.