Meet the Team

Our team’s depth of experience and sharp analytical skills enable us to offer an unlimited range of customized wealth management strategies. Our process begins with a thorough understanding and assessment of your financial objectives, for today and the future.

Colin Ryan

Colin Ryan, CFA, ICD.D

Senior Portfolio Manager & Senior Wealth Advisor, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.
Vice-Chair, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc.

Colin Ryan began his wealth management career in 1992, and after 27 years at his prior firm he joined Wellington-Altus in 2019. His team currently serves high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth families and institutional clients. Colin also spent many years in executive management at his prior firm and was on the advisory committee that set policy and strategy for over 1,200 advisors with over $120 billion in assets.

He and his team view their relationships with clients as a privilege. Their approach is deeply personal and often goes beyond wealth management, offering clients a lifelong partnership with a group of skilled professionals. Clients enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a team that operates on an independent platform, with full transparency.

Colin is a former finalist for the IDA Distinction Award, given to investment professionals who represent excellence in the profession. At his previous firm, he was acclaimed annually for excellence in wealth management. In addition to that internal recognition, Colin was named one of the top 50 advisors in Canada (#11) by Wealth Professional magazine in 2019. That same year, the publication named him Portfolio Manager of the Year, and his team was a finalist for Advisory Team of the Year (fewer than 10 employees). In 2021 and 2022, Colin was named one of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors by The Globe and Mail – Report on Business in conjunction with Shook Research.

Colin holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA). This global program’s rigorous curriculum and work experience requirements make the CFA charter the most recognized achievement in the global investment industry. He has a B.Comm. (Honours – Finance) from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, and has completed executive education programs from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Colin is committed to lifelong learning, and has completed numerous industry programs such as the Institute of Corporate Directors Course (ICD.D) through the Rotman School of Management and the Asper Executive Education Centre.

Community

• Member, Board of Trustees, United Way Winnipeg
• Chair, Nominating and Governance Associates Asper School of Business
• Past Chair, Associates Asper School of Business
• Advisory Board, James W. Burns Leadership Institute, University of Manitoba
• Advisory Council and Major Donor Member, United Way Winnipeg
• Campaign Chair, 2017 United Way Winnipeg
• Past Chair, Investment Dealers Association Manitoba
• Past member of the Board of Governors Winnipeg Art Gallery
• Past Member of the Finance Committee for Sport Manitoba

Susan Desrochers

Susanne Desrochers, FMA, CIM

Associate Wealth Advisor

Susanne has worked in the financial services industry since 1997 and has worked with the team since 2012. Susanne deals with the wealth management and wealth advisory services for our high net-worth, ultra-high net-worth and institutional clients and brings a specialized skill set to the team having worked in the industry in a number of different capacities. Susanne spent 10 years of her time with her previous firm in the Vancouver offices managing the fixed income portfolios of publicly traded and privately held institutions and ultra-high net-worth families.

Sue is a graduate of Red River College and has continued to complete a number of industry courses that allow her to provide additional expertise within our team. She is an Associate Investment Advisor, holds both her Financial Management Advisor and Chartered Investment Manager, the options trading license and both Life and Accident Insurance licenses.

When not in the office Sue volunteers with Big Sisters of Manitoba and shares her time with her little sister Ruth. She also shares her time and resources supporting the Winnipeg Humane Society. Having lived abroad in Paris, Sue continues to foster a constant desire to experience various parts of our world while visiting unique restaurants, scuba diving or exploring new countries. She recently spent two weeks in the Rain forest in Ecuador at an animal rescue and rehabilitation center where she cared for many species of animals.

Dominique Wilgosh

Dominique Wilgosh

Senior Investment Associate

Dominique (Dom) began her career with Colin Ryan in 1999 after working 9 years for another major financial institution.  She is a licensed investment representative and has completed a number of industry courses including the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Course.  Dom is an expert in the management of the day to day administrative needs of our clients and dedicates her time and focus to ensuring our clients receive the best care and service.

Dom is a devoted wife and loving mother of two young children.  She and her family enjoy spending their summer and winter weekends at their cottage on Lake Manitoba in Lundar, Manitoba enjoying all that he area has to offer.  Dom is strong supporter of animal rescues and often shares her home with many various breeds both large and small.