Glenn is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Kelson Wealth Management at iA Private Wealth. After graduating from McGill University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Glenn started his career at London Life. In 1992, he obtained his Certified Life Underwriter. He sat on advisory boards for Manulife for many years and is on the board of Directors of Asia’s Hope.
In 2004, Glenn and his business partner Sonny Wadera created Kelson with the goal of providing the highest standard of service and independent advice to their clients. With a dedicated team who share that passion for excellence and the next generation on board, the future is exciting!
Glenn and his wife Chantal have been married for almost 30 years years and have three amazing children: Jeremy, who has joined the team in 2020, and Kaitlin & Cassidy who are currently pursuing their university education.
They support a variety of charities and especially love those helping children so in 2005, they started Asia’s Hope, an orphan home for hill tribe children at risk of sexual exploitation in Chiang Mai. Many years and trips later, the project is thriving and it is a huge blessing to all whose lives have been changed.
Glenn has diverse interests from learning Italian and magic tricks to cycling, travelling, food and wine.
Investment inquiries:
glenn.kelly@iaprivatewealth.ca
Sonny Wadera is a Senior Mutual Funds Advisor at Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth. He is focused on meeting clients’ investment goals and objectives. In 2002, while maintaining his practice, Sonny fulfilled his father’s dream for him and received his Masters of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the University of Ottawa.
In 2004, Sonny and Glenn created Kelson, built on their shared belief that Canadians were investing and planning with emotion, not based on evidence. Together they discovered a better way and continue to strive to meet the highest standards of both service and expertise for their clients. Sonny has sat on multiple advisory boards for Manulife Securities, Manulife Wealth Management and Manulife Bank.
Sonny lives in Montreal with his son Jayden. An avid golfer, his other interests include design, travel, food and wine.
Investment inquiries:
Sonny.Wadera@iaprivatewealth.ca
Carla Wojciechowski is a Wealth Advisor at Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth.
Carla is known for her approachability and care in building long-term relationships with her clients to help them navigate the different stages of their lives; purchasing homes, having children, building businesses and reaching retirement goals. Her 20 years of experience at Kelson allow her to help with the unique needs of each individual or business.
Her hobbies include skiing, camping, gardening, playing pool and spending time with her husband and pet birds.
Investment inquiries:
Carla.Wojciechowski@iaprivatewealth.ca
After graduating with an Accounting degree from Carleton University in 2019, Jeremy didn’t skip a beat to begin pursuing his dream of following in his father’s footsteps to offer the highest quality services to valued clients while finding new ways to add value to their clientele.
When he’s not working alongside Glenn & Sonny, Jeremy works with young professionals & entrepreneurs focusing on meeting their investment objectives to help them get a head start on their financial journey.
As a competitive athlete, Jeremy is always striving to better himself and motivate those around him. He enjoys sports, wine and travelling.
Investment inquiries:
Jeremy.Kelly@iaprivatewealth.ca
Yavor Nikov is a Wealth Advisor with Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at a major Canadian bank, where he earned his Financial Planner designation while managing full time responsibilities.
Yavor later held senior roles overseeing financial advisors across Quebec and earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation, strengthening his expertise in portfolio construction and investment strategy.
Today, he focuses on delivering personalized financial strategies aligned with clients’ long-term goals, combining technical knowledge with a thoughtful, client centered approach. Outside of work, Yavor enjoys the outdoors and staying active in his community.
Carolyn is a Marketing Assistant at Kelson Wealth Management, having worked in the insurance business for 35 years. She joined the Kelson team in 2007. Carolyn began her career at Integrated Financial Services in 1989 and had the privilege of working with Sonny’s parents, not knowing at the time that this would lead her to a career at Kelson with Glenn and Sonny. Working with all our clients is an honor and a privilege and Carolyn is committed to providing the utmost level of service.
The mother of two adult boys, she spent a lot of time in arenas and is a dedicated hockey Mom. With a passion for history, Carolyn is always in the know on the latest documentaries. She also enjoys spending time with her family at their cottage and travelling.
Rosina is a Licensed Assistant, mutual funds and Office Manager at Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth, having joined the team at its inception in 2004. As Office Manager she ensures the team has everything they need on hand to run smoothly and efficiently. As a Licensed Assistant, mutual funds, Rosie manages the daily inquiries and requests of the team and its clients and she is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Prior to joining Kelson, Rosie worked at Sunlife Financial for five years in the Group Administrative Services department. She graduated from the John Molson School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2005, while working full time at Kelson. She also obtained her Mutual Fund license in 2004.
Rosie lives with her husband of 18 years in Terrebonne. With a passion for music, she spends her free time doing a variety of activities including Zumba, singing and dancing. She also loves to travel.
Investment inquiries:
Rosina.Scerbo@iaprivatewealth.ca
Lorena is a Licensed Assistant, Mutual Funds at Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth, committed to providing the highest quality of service and support to their clients. Born in Romania, she graduated with a Bachelor in Management degree in 2004 from Transilvania University in her hometown of Brasov. She worked for eight years in the banking sector in Romania before immigrating to Canada in 2015.
She joined the Kelson team as their receptionist in 2016, which was the same year she became a Canadian resident. She began working as a Marketing Assistant with Glenn Kelly in 2018. Lorena also obtained her Life Insurance Licence and her Mutual Funds Licence in 2018.
In her free time, Lorena enjoys reading, yoga and working out but is also a big foodie and a wine lover.
Investment inquiries:
Lorena.Mutu@iaprivatewealth.ca
Chantal earned a Bachelors degree from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in 1991 while working as a Marketing Assistant at London Life. She continued her career at London Life, driven by her interest in working with people and the dynamics created by working in teams. It is also where she met Glenn, her husband of almost 30 years!
As she left the workforce to prioritize her family and raising their three children, she took on the responsibility of managing Asia’s Hope’s funding & communications.
In 2012, ready for new challenges, Chantal joined Kelson to do the day to day accounting. He role has changed over the years and she currently oversees the many aspects of the office including Information Technology, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting and Translation Services. She is also the self-proclaimed social club planner!
Chantal loves travelling, painting, reading, spending time in nature and especially enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Costin is a Marketing Assistant at Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth. Having graduated from Université de Montréal with a translation degree in 2014, Costin joined the Kelson team in 2017 as a Marketing Assistant. Through his expertise with languages, he is committed to providing great service to clients. Currently completing his certificates to become licensed, he is keen deepening his knowledge of insurance and investments.
In his spare time, Costin enjoys spending time in nature, camping, hiking, and reading.
Costin.popescu@iaprivatewealth.ca
514.286.8811 ext.114
Savtanter is a veteran Registered Life Underwriter Designation (RLU). She joined the Kelson team at its inception in 2004. She has been a member of the insurance industry since 1991 having advised clients for over 30 years on life insurance needs and solutions.
Prior to joining Kelson, Ms. Wadera worked as an independent insurance advisor for Wadera Insurance since its beginning in 1991.
She lives in Ville Saint Laurent. She has a passion for walking, having completed several 60K+ charity walks for cancer. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga and cheering sports teams where her grandson plays basketball and football.
Emma is a Marketing Assistant at Kelson Wealth Management with iA Private Wealth. In 2019 she graduated with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences from Concordia University She brings strong business development experience shaped by work across multiple industries. She is known for her collaborative approach, clear communication, and ability to build trusted relationships.
In her role, Emma is a key point of contact and a trusted resource for clients, with a particular focus on insurance. She also has a background in sales and marketing, which supports her practical, client-focused approach.
Outside of work, Emma channels her energy into training at the gym, cycling, and competing in Spartan Races.