Gillian Kunza is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Designed. Recognized for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership, she brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and a creative, inclusive approach to the firm’s client-and-advisor-first philosophy. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®), Gillian combines her financial and compliance expertise with a commitment to modernizing the wealth management space. She serves as Chair of CIRO’s Conduct, Compliance & Legal Advisory Section Committee and is an elected member of the CPA Ontario Advisory Council.

Michael Konopaski is the Managing Director of Designed Wealth and brings 30 years of experience building and leading investment dealers across Canada and the U.S. As a former Portfolio Manager (PM) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), he provides strategic direction and guidance to advisors as they develop and grow their practices. Michael is the founder of the IIAC Small and Independent Dealer Committee and holds a Master’s in Finance, a PhD in Management, and the CFP® and CIM® designations.

Richard Holland is the Vice President of Digital Infrastructure & Innovation at De-signed, where he focuses on leveraging data insights and technology to support growth and informed decision-making. A Project Management Professional (PMP®), Richard brings a unique perspective to implementing secure, scalable, data-driven platforms.

Jessica Smith is the Vice President of Strategic Operations & Growth at Designed, where she focuses on advisor recruitment, business development, and transitions. A Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) and Associate Portfolio Manager (PM), Jes-sica leverages over 15 years of experience in wealth management. She is a member of the Managed Accounts Committee, the Women of Designed Group, and contrib-utes to Designed’s Advisory Board.

Fardan Ali is the Vice President of Wealth Strategy & Advisor Enablement at Designed, where he focuses on developing the offerings available to advisors as they determine how best to evolve their practices. A Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), he serves on Designed’s Product Review and Managed Accounts Committees and contributes to Designed’s Advisory Board.

Evan Warsh is the Vice President of Operations at Designed, where he focuses on enhancing the interface between operations, compliance, and back-office protocols. He is a Portfolio Manager (PM) and a member of Designed’s Managed Accounts Committee.

Kevin Mark is the Vice President of Compliance at Designed. With almost 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he brings deep expertise in risk management, mitigation, and audit and reporting.

Shilpa Chopra is the Controller at Designed, bringing over 14 years of experience in accounting and finance. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), she oversees the firm’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all reporting activities.

Ankor Tewari is the Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Designed. With over a decade of experience in financial services, he brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to product development and process optimization. He holds an MSc in Economics from Lund University and a BA (Hons) in Economics from Trent Universi-ty.

Tyler Shettell is the Team Lead of Operations at Designed, where he focuses on ad-visor support, workflow optimization, and the smooth execution of daily operations. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence College with an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration with Distinction.

Russell Mitchell is a Portfolio Management Supervisor and Designated Supervisor at Designed. He contributes to the education and professional development of invest-ment-industry professionals through volunteer work with FP Canada and CIRO. He holds the CIM®, QAFP™, and FCSI® designations.