Meet the Team

Leah is a Certified Financial Planner and Portfolio Manager with over 30 years of experience working in personal financial services. Her unique approach of uncovering what drives each individual client creates a deeply personal connection. By implementing financial strategies designed to support their personal and lifestyle objectives, Leah’s clients are able to successfully live their lives in a meaningful way. She is inspired by empowering these individuals who, in turn, support and engage others around them. 

An avid learner, Leah has completed her Registered Financial Planner designation through the Institute for Advanced Financial Planners. This designation is described by professional members as practicing mastery level financial planning in Canada. She is an advocate for social programs focused on providing women the skills they need to re-enter the workforce and secure financial independence. 

When she isn’t working, you will find her encouraging her 2 grown children, reading fiction, or tending plants. She loves traveling to new destinations to explore other societies and cultures and returning regularly to visit her family in coastal BC.

“Balance in all things” — Leah 

Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Reina and her family have called Calgary home for the past 23 years. With a Commerce degree from Saint Mary's and a 20-year career in banking, Reina previously worked for a large Canadian financial institution specializing in private banking and building collaborative strategies around wealth management. She has also successfully attained multiple financial designations through the Canadian Securities Institute including the Financial Management Advisor program. 

Reina joined the Bourgeois team in 2021 and works closely with Leah to deliver extensive financial experience and holistic wealth management to their clients. Her strengths include developing and navigating her clients through all of life's milestones and facilitating solutions through tailored plans and attention. Reina's passion is rooted in the success of those who work with her as well as her ability to nurture lasting intergenerational relationships. 

When Reina isn't working, you will find with her 2 sons skiing, skating, or hiking. She is an avid traveler, a better-than-average chef, and an active community volunteer. 

Ashley is a born and raised Calgarian who has been involved in the investment industry since completing her education at The University of Calgary. Following her graduation, Ashley began her career with the syndication department at FirstEnergy Capital, assisting with various financing deals. She quickly moved over to the sales and trading department, earning her Investment Representative licensing through IIROC. She has gained valuable knowledge and experience over the years at various investment firms.

Ashley joined the Bourgeois Wealth Counsel as an Associate in March 2022 and has been enjoying her role ever since. 

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys camping and hiking in the mountains. She also has a love for animals. She has a few of her own, including a rescue dog and a horse she trains and competes in the sport of dressage.