Celebrate rising stars and top firms—book your table now for the June 5 Wealth Professional Awards
On Thursday, June 5, the Liberty Grand will host the 11th Annual Wealth Professional Awards, a black-tie gala celebrating the brightest stars and standout firms across Canada’s financial services industry.
From cocktail hour to the post-show celebration, the night will be filled with recognition, connection, and inspiration.
Across 24 award categories, industry leaders will gather to celebrate those who raise the bar in wealth management—from seasoned trailblazers to emerging talent.
This year’s host is the charismatic Sonia Mangat. A veteran entertainment reporter and broadcast personality, Sonia joined Canada’s #1 entertainment show in 2010 and has since covered everything from red carpets to exclusive interviews with cultural icons.
Off-screen, Sonia is a passionate advocate for education and gender equality, lending her voice to global causes through her work with Room to Read, Invisible Girl Project, and Laadliyan.
Expect a host who brings energy, elegance, and heart to this year’s celebration.
The industry’s top voices are already looking forward to the night.
John Creswell, executive managing director and global head of Capital Raising at Trez Capital, said they are “proud to both sponsor and be recognized at the 2025 Wealth Professional Awards—a celebration of excellence that brings the best of our industry together.”
He noted that the event underscores values such as innovation, integrity and an investor-first approach—principles Trez Capital strongly supports. He also extended congratulations to the finalists and said the team looks forward to an evening of recognition and celebration.
Johny Zolis, regional vice president, Investment Sales for Ontario, Atlantic and Western Canada at Desjardins Wealth Management Investments, said that “integrity, hard work and determination are essential to achieving success in financial asset management.”
He added that every nominee for this year’s Desjardins Rising Star Advisor of the Year demonstrates these values, and he is confident they will continue to improve their clients’ financial security and prosperity as their careers progress.
With the awards just around the corner, now’s the time to reserve your table.
Join advisors, executives, and rising stars from coast to coast for a celebration of excellence in Canadian finance.
