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The Ballendine/Thakkar Investment Team
The Ballendine/Thakkar Investment Team
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(403) 213-7758
(403) 298-4044
Email derek_ballendine@scotiamcleod.com
We help our clients achieve peace of mind by following a disciplined process. We have built our reputations by always demonstrating that we can deliver knowledgeable solutions upon which our clients can rely on.
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As a team, we bring many years of experience and education to managing your wealth. Derek has a MBA in Finance from the University of Calgary, and was a small business consultant and held management positions with a real estate investment company prior to joining ScotiaMcLeod. Michael has a MBA in Finance from the University of British Columbia. Prior to joining ScotiaMcLeod, Michael was Vice Consul at the Canadian Consulate General in Milan, Italy, facilitating Canadian exports and investment in Europe.
 
Investment Philosophy and Process
We are committed to a conservative portfolio approach that is aligned with your personal risk profile and the required investment returns to meet your goals. We establish and deliver on your personal plan through a disciplined process. Through this process we closely monitor your portfolio and advise you on the required actions to keep it on track to meet your long-term goals.
 
Service Approach
Our long-term approach to investment planning also extends to our client relationships with an emphasis on building relationships for life. We have helped our clients implement and maintain customized plans that recognize their evolving financial situations, through one-on-one meetings, regular reviews, and ongoing personal advice. We draw on the depth of resources of ScotiaMcLeod and Scotiabank to offer a full range of financial services to our clients.
 
Trusted Advice
Trusted advice is the cornerstone of our business. The industry-leading expertise and personalized solutions that we deliver to our clients are the basis of that trust, and of our mutual success.
 
Mailing Address
Suite 300
119 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0P8
 
Additional Team Members:
Derek Ballendine MBA
Investment Executive
(403) 298-4049
derek_ballendine@scotiamcleod.com

Michael Thakkar MA, MBA
Investment Executive
(403) 298-4053
michael_thakkar@scotiamcleod.com

Bonnie Kwok BA
Administrative Assistant
(403) 213-7758
bonnie_kwok@scotiamcleod.com


 


All insurance products are sold through ScotiaMcLeod Financial Services Inc. ScotiaMcLeod Financial Services Inc. is an insurance subsidiary of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Scotiabank Group. When discussing Life Insurance Products, ScotiaMcLeod Investment Executives are acting as Life Underwriters representing ScotiaMcLeod Financial Services Inc.
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