IWIS Networking Event - Investing Dos and Don’ts - November 23, 2009

IWIS’ kick-off event of the year. Come mingle and connect with immigrant women in science, engineering and technology!

Monday November 23rd, 6:30-8:30
UBC, Biological Sciences Building, Room 1124, 6270 University Blvd

Speaker: Zoe Adrian, Associate Investment Advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns, SCWIST Board member

This is a free event but advance registration is required. If not enough people register we will have to postpone or cancel the event so please register at http://www.doodle.com/p6udxkx4htf52cfb before November 19th. Include any questions you have for Zoe by “adding a comment” when you register.

Hope to see you there!

Speaker Bio:

Zoe builds and manages her clients’ wealth by creating customized portfolios which reflect the needs and investment philosophy of each client. She works with another investment advisor to provide comprehensive financial services for their clients. The team prides itself on its strong relationship with its clients resulting from an understanding of their financial needs and a commitment to open communication. Zoe is excited about the potential for increasing personal wealth in a changing world economy. She regularly conducts educational workshops on a variety of financial and economic topics to professionals and business groups.

In addition to her training as an Investment Advisor, Zoe holds a BASc (Mech Eng) and a BEd from the University of British Columbia. In a previous career, she taught physics, science and math in a Vancouver secondary school. One of the most satisfying aspects of her teaching career was to witness the empowerment of girls arising from their contact with female mentors in non-traditional fields of study. She has a passion for encouraging young women to follow their dreams.

Zoe is currently completing the requirements for a Canadian Investment Manager designation. She is a ‘foodie’ who also enjoys an active and healthy lifestyle, which includes playing soccer, tennis and cycling.