Drazen Vasiljevic B.Comm (Hon), CFP, CIM
Investment Advisor - Manulife Wealth

Drazen's Canadian journey began in July 1993. He studied mechanical engineering in former Yugoslavia but decided to switch to a career in money management and financial counselling. He completed Bachelor of commerce program at Laurentian University in Sudbury. After graduating with honours, Drazen went on to gain sound work experience as a financial services representative and later, as an investment advisor with some of the largest financial advisory firms in Canada. Working side by side with seasoned professionals, Drazen quickly learned that in choosing an investment advisor, the following four aspects should be of paramount importance to a potential client:
 

• top of the line credentials

• solid work experience

• respect for clients need

• and above all, ethics.

Drazen's credentials include some of the top professional designations in Canada for financial advisors such as Chartered Investment Manager and Certified Financial Planner designations. 

 

The CIM® is the industry standard for discretionary investment and portfolio management services. It ensures that financial professionals have the knowledge and skills to evaluate and manage all aspects of a client’s investment portfolio. It is recognized by Canadian securities regulators and ensures that those who earn it are qualified to evaluate and manage all aspects of a client’s investment portfolio. When you earn the CIM®, you become qualified to manage money on a discretionary basis for an increasing number of sophisticated clients.

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is a professional certification mark for financial planners conferred by the Financial Planning Standards Council. To receive authorization to use the designation, the candidate must meet education, examination, experience and ethics requirements, and meet continuing education standards.

He enjoys reading history books and is an avid soccer player. He is a huge fan and supporter of Red Star Belgrade Football Club.