Meet the Team

Phil Bourque

Phil Bourque

CFP®, CIM®, FCSI®

Senior Wealth Advisor

Catalyst Wealth’s founding partner, Phil, brings over two decades of expert holistic wealth advice to his clients and the team. Phil’s focus is holistic wealth advice employing proven processes and wealth strategies. Phil’s passion is helping business owners, professionals, and their families utilize their wealth to experience their lives so they can actualize their most important goals and dreams. His primary drivers cultivate trusted relationships anchored in respect, honesty, integrity, commitment, and responsibility. In addition, Phil works diligently to demystify the most complex concepts and strategies in helping clients understand their money and investment portfolios. A strong advocate and communicator, Phil coordinates with his clients’ broad advisory team, including their tax, legal, and estate planning advisors ensuring the effective execution of their wealth plan.

Committed to leadership, personal growth, and learning, he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations, two of the most prestigious designations in the industry. He has also been honoured as a Fellow of the CSI (FSCI®), reserved for an exclusive group of financial professionals who demonstrate unparalleled leadership, integrity, commitment, and dedication to their clients and industry.

Outside of the office, Phil is a proud father and husband. As a motorcycle enthusiast, Phil enjoys riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle for many hours. In addition, he is an avid music lover, playing guitar and listening to his comprehensive vinyl record collection. He also engages in multiple philanthropic endeavours, having most recently served nine years on the board of directors for the Maple Ridge Community Foundation. He is also a member at large for BC Camp Choice Society advocating for at-risk youth.

Heather Desaulniers

Heather Desaulniers

PFP®

Senior Investment Associate

As an Associate Investment Advisor with over two decades of experience, Heather knows that money is often interwoven with every meaningful career, relationship, and health care decision. She believes in the importance of listening with empathy and without judgment and places the utmost importance on being able to explain financial concepts in simple, plain language.

Heather has also achieved the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation and is currently working to obtain the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation. She’s passionate about ensuring her clients understand wealth simply so they can focus on what matters most in their lives.

Outside the office, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and is a proud mother to a teenage son. She loves staying local and exploring all the beautiful places the lower mainland offers. She is an avid reader and committed to personal growth and continuous learning in all areas of life.