Meet our team

Rick focuses on strategic wealth management for professionals, business owners, and multigenerational families, to create tailored solutions enabling them to reach their goals. He has 30+ years of experience in portfolio management, asset allocation, equity strategy, and manager selection criteria.

Rick’s interest in economics and the capital markets was sparked while earning a Political Science degree at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. It was there he began to understand the relationships between government, economics, and business that have inspired his enduring interest in capital markets. In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation, Rick also has the Responsible Investment Advisor Certification (RIAC), Canada's Financial Industry designation for expertise in Responsible Investing. Rick is also an alumnus of the Strategic Coach Program for entrepreneurs where he advances his skills for coaching clients.

Rick is an avid cyclist and skier. He rode his bike across Canada after completing university and currently competes in World Masters cross-country ski races. He enjoys spending time with Susan, his children, and his grandchildren and regularly consumes books on history and politics.

Susan focuses on financial planning along with investment and tax strategies to help clients achieve their dreams and goals. For 25+ years, she’s worked with clients to translate their values, needs and desires into a curated wealth plan. She specializes in wealth planning for professional women, physicians and their families, and individuals and couples preparing for and in retirement.

In addition to her certification in interior design from Mount Royal University in Calgary, Susan has completed a significant number of financial licenses and designations – primarily focused on financial planning with her Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM) and Real Wealth Management (RWM) designations. Committed to life-long learning, Susan’s engagement in quarterly Strategic Coach workshops for entrepreneurs honed her capabilities to make a real difference in her clients’ lives.

Susan enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, cycling, cross-country skiing, cooking and entertaining with Rick. An avid reader of biographies and cookbooks, her current passion is developing new variations in taste and nutrition for morning smoothies.

Stephen provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to a broad range of clients, including business owners, retirees, and multi-generational families. Known for his thoughtful and strategic approach, he helps clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity, whether planning for retirement, managing business transitions, or building long-term family wealth.

Since joining the firm in 2018, Stephen has grown into an advisory role alongside Rick and Susan, supporting long-standing client relationships and ensuring continuity of care. He holds the Certified Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, is licensed as an Associate Portfolio Manager, and also holds the Responsible Investment Advisor Certification (RIAC). Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Stephen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Victoria and enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle that reflects the same energy and dedication he brings to his clients.

Debra ensures a high-level of client communication, responding to enquiries quickly, booking appointments, and assisting clients with transfers, deposits, account updates, and online access.

With over 11 years of experience as a financial advisor for a major Canadian bank and experience as an administrative assistant, Debra brings knowledge and experience to Morson Carson Wealth Counsel. Debra attended the University of Calgary and has completed the Canadian Securities Course, and the Conduct and Practices handbook to earn her Registered Representative Designation to become an associate with the team.

Debra now lives in the Comox Valley, having spent some time living in Hawaii. Debra stays active in the community and spends as much time as possible outdoors hiking, biking, and gardening through summer, and dancing and snowshoeing through winter. Debra also enjoys spending time with her mom, three lovely daughters, son in-law, and granddaughter (in-person or virtually).

As an Associate with Morson Carson Wealth Counsel, Chantelle supports clients and the advisory team through every stage of the wealth management process. She assists with client service, investment administration, account management, reporting, and ongoing relationship management. Chantelle also contributes to the team's marketing and community engagement initiatives.

With more than 15 years of administrative and client service experience, Chantelle is known for her efficiency, strong attention to detail, and friendly, approachable nature. She is passionate about continuous learning and professional growth, recently earning her Investment Representative license after completing the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) through the Canadian Securities Institute. A graduate of the Business Administration program at North Island College, Chantelle is proud to bring her knowledge, dedication, and client-focused approach to the Morson Carson Wealth Counsel team.

Having called the Comox Valley home for most of her life, Chantelle is grateful to have raised her family in such a beautiful community. Outside the office, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dogs, whether paddle boarding, camping, hiking local trails, or playing slo-pitch. During the cooler months, you'll often find her reading, crocheting, or enjoying a good board game with family and friends.

Jill is the newest member of the Morson Carson Wealth Counsel team. With her extensive entrepreneurial experience, she brings a hardworking, organized, enthusiastic approach to her role as Assistant. With a focus on client experience and a can-do attitude, Jill is eager to lend her skills to the team and help achieve excellent service standards and seamless administrative support for clients.

Jill has called the Comox Valley and outer islands home for the last 25 years. She enjoys gardening, birdwatching, hiking with her dog, archery, and raising a happy, healthy chicken flock. Some of her favourite ways to unwind include enjoying a good book and spending quality time with her niece and nephew.