David Gradidge, PFP

Senior Investment Advisor
Manulife Securities Incorporated

Born and raised in Manitoba, David was disciplined at an early age in the world of investing and wealth creation. In 1996 David pursued that lifelong passion by joining the investment arm at the Bank of Nova Scotia. In 2006 David moved his practice to TWC/Berkshire Securities, (Later acquired by Manulife) in order to better serve his clients through a truly nonbiased independent platform.

"I have fond memories of sitting for hours with my Grandpa Jack listening to the stock market reports on his scratchy old A.M. radio and having him quiz me after on what I learned. (Jack was a school teacher by profession but amassed great wealth as an astute investor). At one point, when I really had my heart set on an old clunker of a car, Grandpa Jack encouraged me to invest first. Under his guidance I was instead able to buy a brand-new car, with cash, by the time I was nineteen. Needless to say, that time spent with Grandpa Jack put me on a lifelong road of passion for wise, disiplined investing."

Since the start of his career, David has remained steadfast to the time tested principles of wealth creation and has never wavered in the process of asset protection and conservative growth. Through all market conditions David has provided his clients with security and peace of mind based in solid and sensible financial advice.

"Clients love the fact that at Manulife we are not subject to any outside influence in terms of serving our clients. Even though we represent virtually all investment choices available today, we will only ever bring clients the very best options to serve their needs and their needs alone. We are not subject to any outside corporate influence. If I wouldn't put my own money into it, or my Mom's money, I won't put a clients money into it."

David holds the Professional Financial Planning certification (PFP). He has served and both advisory counsil to the Manulife Capital Markets Group as well as participating multiple times in the Manulife's Circle of Excellence. He specializes in serving high to ultra-high net worth clients with investible assets over one million dollars.

When David takes some time away from the business, he enjoys international travel, motorcycles, collector cars and playing music with his fellow band members.

Micah Anderson, B.Comm, PFP, FCSI

Senior Investment Advisor
Manulife Securities Incorporated

Micah has always had a passion for finance and has been in the wealth management industry helping clients protect and manage their wealth since 2004. After graduating, (with distinction) from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor or Commerce degree, he joined a major Canadian bank as an investment advisor. Wanting to provide more for his clients, Micah made the decision in 2014 to join forces with Manulife Securities Incorporated, where he felt he could better serve his clients offering a full range of investment products and solutions.

Micah believes in being a life-long learner and makes it a priority to continue his learning, expanding his knowledge and expertise. He has attained his Professional Financial Planner designation and is currently working on two more designations.

When not at the office Micah loves to spend time with his wife Treva, and their two young boys Marcus and Finley. 

Karina Armagno

Executive Assistant
Manulife Securities Incorporated

Karina has been in the financial industry for the past ten years and has worked in a variety of support and service positions. Her professional passion is to deliver first-class service to her clients. She takes pride in preparing documents, managing the office efficiently, professionally answering emails and client calls and providing timely support to her team. Karina's dedication, administrative savvy and organizational skills ensures that the team's main focus remains on you, the client.
She has a passion for learning and is eager to further develope her skill set in the financial industry. She enjoys working with this dynamic team and is looking forward to growing and flourishing with the Gradidge Anderson and Associates Wealth Advisory Group.

Karina is also a full time mother of two daughters and loves spending her free time being a supportive dance/backstage mom and finding new adventures to take on with her kids.

Darren Alexander, CFP, EPC, RRC, CPCA

Certified Financial Planner

Investment Advisor
Manulife Securities Incorporated
Life Insurance Advisor
Manulife Securities Insurance Agency

Darren is a trusted Investment Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with over 23 years of  investment advisory experience, including advising both the mass markets and high net worth families.

Experience is invaluable, and having worked as an advisor in Bank, Trust and Credit Union sectors of the investment industry, Darren is able to apply a wealth of knowledge to a wide range of client situations and needs.

Darren's key focus is to help families and individuals' transition through the main stages of their financial lives, with particular attention to retirement planning, retirement income planning and succession planning.

You can find Darren watching the latest soccer game or spending time with his wife and dog when not at the office.
 

Manulife Securities

At Manulife Securities, we believe there is no better way to serve the needs of Canadian investors than by providing access to independent, unbiased financial advice. Through a network of almost 1,300 advisors located in communities from coast to coast, we can offer an array of solutions and a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to help you invest for your future.

Manulife Securities has approx. $39 billion in assets under administration and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manulife Financial - a leading Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States.

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