Ashleigh Oucharek
Vice President & Head of Wealth Management Administration
I lead the team responsible for providing administrative support to Nexus clients.
Ashleigh Oucharek joined Nexus in 2022 and is part of the Client Service & Wealth Management team, where she provides leadership and oversight for the firm’s Wealth Management Administration function and supports the management of private client and foundation relationships.
As Vice President and Head of Wealth Management Administration, Ashleigh oversees the development and mentorship of the Client Service Associate team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, service, and operational excellence. Working closely with the Client Service, Operations, and Compliance teams, Ashleigh helps develop and enhance processes, strengthen risk controls, and improve efficiencies that support the firm’s strategic objectives. She also provides guidance to Wealth Managers on client portfolios, including tax and estate administration, onboarding, and ongoing portfolio administration.
Before joining Nexus, Ashleigh spent more than 20 years in the financial services industry, specializing in private client support with a focus on wealth planning, tax, and estate administration. She held progressive roles including Associate Advisor, Manager, and Assistant Branch Manager, gaining extensive experience in client service, transactions, and portfolio administration.
Areas of focus:
Client Service
Tax & Estate Planning
Wealth Planning Assistance
Client & Portfolio Manager Support
Transaction Execution
Education:
University of Guelph
Humber College
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November 2, 2021
Author Name And Credentials: Alana R. Buckley CPA, CA, CFA
Topic: Foundations & Endowments
Excerpt: As we approach the end of the calendar year, taxes and charitable giving inevitably surface as ”things to do” in peoples’ minds. Here, we’d like to
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February 10, 2026
Author Name And Credentials: R. Denys Calvin
Excerpt: Not long after I bought my first home nearly 40 years ago, I visited a little neighbourhood grocery store that was fabulously well stocked and
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April 8, 2022
Author Name And Credentials: Devin M. Crago, CFA
Excerpt: In addition to the devastation, the senseless war in Ukraine has revealed some awkward facts about the composition of some Environmental, Social and
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December 15, 2023
Author Name And Credentials: Geoffrey J. Gouinlock CFA
Excerpt: As you may be aware, my time at Nexus is coming to a close. Over the last number of months, I have been working closely with others at the firm to
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December 20, 2024
Author Name And Credentials: Fergus W. Gould, CFA
Excerpt: Are you surprised?
Like many Canadians, you may be in shock, or at least surprised – Trump is back. Four years ago, you likely thought this a near
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June 21, 2023
Author Name And Credentials: James E. Houston
Topic: Human Interest, Inside Nexus
Excerpt: It was an otherwise slow mid-afternoon trading session on the “old” floor of the Toronto Stock Exchange at 234 Bay St. The dog days of summer had
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April 20, 2023
Author Name And Credentials: Alexandra O. Jemetz CIM
Excerpt: Many small, once independently managed, firms have fallen into the clutches of larger organizations such as banks, institutional money managers and
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February 28, 2023
Author Name And Credentials: John C.A. Stevenson, CFA
Excerpt: A recent article by David Brooks in The Atlantic magazine argues that, despite the heavy shroud of pessimism that envelopes most of our current
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February 26, 2026
Author Name And Credentials: Brad Weber
Excerpt: As you are getting ready to file your annual taxes or hand off information to your tax preparer, we are providing you with a list of the potential tax
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February 2, 2021
Author Name And Credentials: Nicole M. Weiss
Excerpt: There is no denying that 2020 was one for the books. For us at Nexus it was also a year of visual transformation as we modernized our brand to reflect
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August 28, 2025
Author Name And Credentials: Dianne C. White
Excerpt: In July, we hosted an event for the next generation of Nexus investors. The purpose of the event was to start the conversation about money, provide an
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July 23, 2026
Author Name And Credentials: Harsh Narsinghani
Excerpt: When you buy an index fund, you think you’re buying two things: diversification and a hands-off, passive investment. A little bit of everything,
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July 28, 2025
Author Name And Credentials: Kathleen Peace
Excerpt: Over the years, we’ve helped many clients navigate the wealth planning process. What often feels like the finish line - a completed wealth plan - is
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October 29, 2024
Author Name And Credentials: Julie Crothers
Excerpt: One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).
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March 26, 2024
Author Name And Credentials: Tom Wilson
Excerpt: Life seems to be a never-ending balancing act, doesn't it?