The Canadian Securities Institute Award for
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Newcomer Advisor of the Year WINNER ANDREW OPROIU Manulife Securities
“My heart is still shaking, but I’m very happy. Four years ago, I was living in my car, and now I’m winning a professional award” ANDREW OPROIU’S story stands out from many of his peers. Four short years ago, he was at a particularly low point, homeless but still with a strong conviction that he could be a success in his chosen field. His selection as Newcomer of the Year confirms that his instincts were right, and he had some words of thanks
for those who helped him along the way. “Coming from where I came from, it’s amazing. I started with Manulife Securities with the Elie Nour Group, and I promised Elie I would do at least $7 million in assets, or I would walk away from the business. People like Elie and Darius Muica mentored me when times
“I think it’s really important for new advisors to be recognized, to see they have a place in the industry and get some visibility” MARIE MULDOWNEY, Canadian Securities Institute
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were hard, and because of them, I can be here tonight and hold one of these awards. I didn’t do this on my own.” His journey over that period helped him build a strong belief in his abilities as an advisor. “My goal now is to win the rest of these awards,” he said. “I want to be the Advisor of the Year, and I’ll do whatever it takes to win.”
FINALISTS Alexander Massouras RBC DS Andrew Oproiu Nour Private Wealth at Manulife Securities Reez Sajan CIBC Investor Services Sean Mikucki National Bank Financial Shawn Allen Matrix Mortgage Global Daniel Frost The Frost Group, Raymond James Francis Vinet National Bank Financial Justin Lim Echelon Wealth Partners
COMMEMORATIVE GUIDE WP AWARDS 2016
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