Global Family Office Group
Your gateway to Scotiabank’s global expertise for ultra-high-net-worth families.
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Who We Are
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What We Do
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Family Office Services
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Meet the team
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Who We Are
The Global Family Office Group is a dedicated team within Scotiabank, composed of seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds. We offer exclusive, personalized service for all your banking and wealth management needs, connecting you to key relationships across Scotiabank’s global network.
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What We Do
We provide a single point of contact to help you navigate the bank, collaborate across business lines, and deliver customized solutions tailored to your family office’s unique needs.
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Family Office Services
Custody & Consolidated Reporting
Safeguard and manage global multi-manager assets with full trade settlement, dividend collection, and portfolio valuation.
Investment Management
Discretionary, advisory, or execution-only solutions across all asset classes with preferred access to Scotiabank’s investment platforms.
Capital Markets & Investment Banking
Access private equity, debt, real estate, hedge funds, and direct investments with support from Scotiabank’s Capital Markets teams.
Private Banking & Lending
Strategic borrowing, concierge services, and cross-border financing tailored to your lifestyle and investment goals.
Wealth Structuring & Philanthropy
Customized estate planning and philanthropic strategies through Scotiatrust and Aqueduct Foundation.
Wealth Planning & Insurance
Insurance as a wealth-building tool—preserve and transfer wealth across generations with strong after-tax returns.
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Meet the team
Trusted advisors. Proven leaders. Personalized support.
Craig Gilchrist, Portfolio Manager, HBA, CIM®, FCSI®
Senior Vice President, Vice Chairman and Head, Global Family Office Group
Caroline Bell-Ritchie
Vice Chair, Global Family Office Group
David Reid, FMA
Vice President, Global Family Office Group
Luzita Kennedy, CPA,CA, CA(SA)
Vice President, Advanced Planning and Services
Ben Bjarnason, MBA
Senior Family Office Advisor, Global Family Office Group
Nestor Blanco
Managing Director, Global Family Office Group
Carla Deeks
Managing Director, Global Family Office Group
Andres Vera Fernandez
Managing Director, Global Family Office Group
Sandeep Goel
Managing Director, Global Family Office Group
Don Stubbs, MBA, TEP
Director & Group Lead, International Wealth Structuring
John Findlay , CFA
Senior Family Office Advisor, Global Family Office Group
Jose Gomez, MBA, TEP
Director, International Wealth Structuring
Rob Irvine
Senior Manager, Global Family Office Group
Alfredo Suasnabar
Senior Manager, Global Family Office Group
Rachel Tidball, HBA
Senior Manager, Global Family Office Group
Christian Carrero
Senior Manager, International Wealth Structuring
Maddy McCartney
Manager, Global Family Office Group