Ashleigh Oucharek

Vice President & Head of Wealth Management Administration

Ashleigh Oucharek

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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Donor Advised Funds: An Overview

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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TFSA vs. Taxable Account: Should You Trigger Capital Gains to Fund Your TFSA?

Topic:
Tax Planning
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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The Imperfect Art of ESG

Topic:
Investments
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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Au Revoir

Topic:
Inside Nexus
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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Markets change… or do they?

Topic:
Investments
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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Embracing the Golden Years: A Journey of Reflection and Wisdom

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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Where Have All the Boutiques Gone?

Topic:
Inside Nexus
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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Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Topic:
Investments
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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Your Guide to Nexus Tax Documents

Topic:
Inside Nexus
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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And… We’re Live! Announcing Our New Website

Topic:
Inside Nexus
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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Start Early: Smart Money Moves for the Next Generation of Investors

Topic:
Wealth Planning
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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Flying on Autopilot: Index Funds Aren’t as Passive or Diversified as You Think

Topic:
Investments
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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The Hand-Off: Smart Ways to Pass on Your Wealth to the Next Generation

Topic:
Wealth Planning
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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CPP 101

Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).

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The Joy of Doing Nothing Together!

Topic:
Pearls of Wisdom
Excerpt:
Life seems to be a never-ending balancing act, doesn't it?