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About Us

We believe in putting
people before profit

Our team is made up of seasoned and knowledgeable advisors and support staff who are always focused on providing clients with the best service and expertise. Read our team member biographies below to learn more about who we are and what we offer you.


Our Principles

Every member of the team is principled. We have core values that we live every day at work. The following are five key values that guide us:

  • Apply our decades of experience
  • Forward-looking
  • Stay focused on providing you with the right solutions
  • Be approachable, open and relatable
  • Always innovate
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RAJEEV KUDSIA, CFP, BSc Hons, CIM

OWNER, SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

RAJEEV KUDSIA, CFP, BSc Hons, CIM

OWNER, LIFE INSURANCE ADVISOR, KUDSIA LEITH SANCHEZ INC.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, MANULIFE WEALTH INC

   

Call 519-886-4445 ext. 222
Fax 855-564-4525


Providing clients with peace of mind has been Rajeev’s focus since he launched his career in 1995. “I feel a huge amount of satisfaction when my clients are thankful for the confidence, comfort and peace of mind they gain from working with me,” Rajeev says. Clients feel confident because Rajeev follows a well-defined process that outlines what clients can expect at the beginning and a flexible path to realize their goals in the future. A people person by nature, Rajeev develops strong relationships with clients and ensures he fully understands how they feel about their finances. “I’ve had clients say that they are so happy I ask them about what really matters to them,” Rajeev reveals.

Rajeev went to work in financial services with a large national firm right after graduating from the University of Western Ontario. Six years later in 2001, he developed his own practice and joined together to form Kudsia Leith Sanchez in 2008. Rajeev earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2008, garnering national recognition by placing second overall in Canada on the CFP exam. This outstanding accomplishment was highlighted in the Globe and Mail. Highly regarded for his knowledge and experience, Rajeev has been interviewed by CTV News, quoted in the KW Record and featured in Exchange Magazine.

A devoted dad, Rajeev is able to combine his dedication to fatherhood with another passion – baseball – by coaching his sons’ rep baseball teams in Waterloo. An outstanding player in his own right, Rajeev played for the Kitchener Panthers in the Senior Inter-County Baseball League and still plays recreationally. He is also training for a master’s level sprinting competition. Rajeev is a talented musician and is the front man of a local rock band. Rajeev and his wife Suzy have been happily married for nearly 20 years and are the proud parents of Damian and Evan.

About the CFP® Mark

Certified Financial Planner® certification is the industry gold standard in financial planning. CFP professionals are the largest identifiable body of licensed financial planners in Canada with over 17,500 individuals meeting the strict standards to attain this designation.
However, since financial planning is not regulated in most Canadian provinces, anyone can call themselves a “financial planner”; but not everyone who refers to themselves as a planner is indeed qualified. In the absence of government regulation, Canadians seeking competent and ethical financial planning services should look for the CFP mark. CFP certification provides assurance that the planner is committed to internationally-recognized professional standards of competence, ethics and practice as set and enforced in Canada by FPSC.


These requirements include:

  • completion of a thorough education in financial planning;
  • successful completion of rigorous standardized examinations;
  • financial planning-related work experience; and,
  • an ethical commitment to put the client’s interest first.

CFP professionals are also held to ongoing rigorous standards through FPSC’s continuing education requirements and enforcement processes.
International recognition
CFP certification is the only internationally recognized financial planning designation. There are currently organizations in 23 countries awarding CFP certification.


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CAM LEITH, CFP, CEA

OWNER, SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

CAM LEITH, CFP, CEA

Owner, Life Insurance Advisor, Kudsia Leith Sanchez Inc.
Senior Financial Advisor, Manulife Wealth Inc.

    

Call 519-886-4445 ext. 224
Fax 855-564-4525 


A seasoned advisor, expert financial planner and great listener, Cam began his career in 1984. Cam is highly regarded for ensuring clients feel comfortable, informed and having a clear understanding of their objectives and how to achieve them. “In the planning process, I like to listen very carefully, provide useful education and build a plan that will positively impact my clients’ lives,” says Cam.

Before becoming an owner at Kudsia Leith Sanchez in 2008, Cam spent nearly 25 years in various roles in financial services, including branch manager, vice president and compliance officer with a leading firm. Cam has always found working directly with clients most rewarding and chose to focus on that exclusively since 2002. A graduate of Laurier University, Cam also holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and has committed to continuous education throughout his career.

When he’s not in the office, Cam is most at home in the great outdoors, having grown up on a farm. He loves to garden, fix just about anything and create, including artisanal works such as furniture. Cam has hiked the back-country of the Sierra Mountains more than a dozen times over the last 20 years. Community spirited, he also lent his hands on the ground in Nepal to help the country rebuild following a devastating earthquake. Cam and his wife of 34 years, Juli, are proud parents to their singer/songwriter son, Taylor.

About the CFP® Mark

Certified Financial Planner® certification is the industry gold standard in financial planning. CFP professionals are the largest identifiable body of licensed financial planners in Canada with over 17,500 individuals meeting the strict standards to attain this designation.
However, since financial planning is not regulated in most Canadian provinces, anyone can call themselves a “financial planner”; but not everyone who refers to themselves as a planner is indeed qualified. In the absence of government regulation, Canadians seeking competent and ethical financial planning services should look for the CFP mark. CFP certification provides assurance that the planner is committed to internationally-recognized professional standards of competence, ethics and practice as set and enforced in Canada by FPSC.


These requirements include:

  • completion of a thorough education in financial planning;
  • successful completion of rigorous standardized examinations;
  • financial planning-related work experience; and,
  • an ethical commitment to put the client’s interest first.

CFP professionals are also held to ongoing rigorous standards through FPSC’s continuing education requirements and enforcement processes.
International recognition
CFP certification is the only internationally recognized financial planning designation. There are currently organizations in 23 countries awarding CFP certification.


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SAMUEL WHITE, CIM, BBA Hons

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

SAMUEL WHITE, CIM, BBA Hons

Financial Advisor, MANULIFE WEALTH INC

Email Samuel
Call 519-886-4445 ext. 230
Fax 855-564-4525



Since Samuel launched his career in the financial services industry, he has had a focus on finding the right strategy for every investor to bring them comfort. “I find it very important to make sure that clients can sleep well at night knowing that they are listened to and comfortable with the strategy towards their financial future.”

Samuel started his career in the financial services within a wealth management office at a large bank after graduating from Nipissing University. Samuel graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Accounting and Finance. He joined Kudsia Leith Sanchez in 2020 and brings with him a strong analytical background. Samuel has earned his Chartered Investment Manager Designation (CIM), which is a very prestigious designation.

Samuel has always found it important to be volunteer in the local community and support local sports. In his spare time, he also enjoys going for hikes and golfing at one of the many wonderful courses Kitchener Waterloo has to offer. Samuel also often helps his Grandfather at the family farm. This helped Samuel develop the strong work ethic he brings to helping his clients each and every day.

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MATTHEW GOMES, CFP, CIM

Financial Planner

MATTHEW GOMES, CFP, CIM 

Financial Planner, Manulife Wealth Inc. 

   

Call 519-886-4445  |   Fax 855-564-4525 


After graduating from the University of Guelph in Economics and Finance, Matthew began his career in financial planning in 2014. He started as a financial consultant at a large firm in Canada while working towards his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation which he earned in 2018.

Matthew joined Kudsia Leith Sanchez in 2021 as our in-house financial planner. Throughout the years, Matthew learned the importance of financial planning early on in his career, and the impact it has on a client’s livelihood and stress by providing a well-built roadmap for their financial success and guiding them through the many unexpected obstacles that will occur throughout their lifetime.

When Matthew is not working, he enjoys camping in Algonquin throughout all seasons and traveling to unique remote places such as the Yukon to explore the woods for a few weeks at a time. To keep him occupied when he’s not travelling, he likes to do rock climbing and is currently learning the piano and guitar.

About the CFP® Mark

Certified Financial Planner® certification is the industry gold standard in financial planning. CFP professionals are the largest identifiable body of licensed financial planners in Canada with over 17,500 individuals meeting the strict standards to attain this designation.
However, since financial planning is not regulated in most Canadian provinces, anyone can call themselves a “financial planner”; but not everyone who refers to themselves as a planner is indeed qualified. In the absence of government regulation, Canadians seeking competent and ethical financial planning services should look for the CFP mark. CFP certification provides assurance that the planner is committed to internationally-recognized professional standards of competence, ethics and practice as set and enforced in Canada by FPSC.


These requirements include:

  • completion of a thorough education in financial planning;
  • successful completion of rigorous standardized examinations;
  • financial planning-related work experience; and,
  • an ethical commitment to put the client’s interest first.

CFP professionals are also held to ongoing rigorous standards through FPSC’s continuing education requirements and enforcement processes.
International recognition
CFP certification is the only internationally recognized financial planning designation. There are currently organizations in 23 countries awarding CFP certification.


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CHRISTINE PARTON

Office Manager

CHRISTINE PARTON

office Manager - Kudsia Leith Sanchez Inc.

Administrative Assistant - Manulife Wealth Inc.

Email Christine
Call 519-886-4445 ext 233
Fax 855-564-4525 



When you walk through the front doors of Kudsia Leith Sanchez, Christine is usually the first person you see. Immediately, you feel comfortable and welcomed as Christine greets you with warmth, friendliness and sincerity. Christine previously worked in a financial firm and then joined Kudsia Leith Sanchez in 2009 as a Marketing Assistant and moved into her present position of Office Manager in 2011. She runs the office exceptionally well, keeping the Kudsia Leith Sanchez team organized and always puts clients’ needs first. Christine also provides professional support to all Kudsia Leith Sanchez advisors. Earlier in her career, Christine worked in retail management as a District Area Manager and Store Manager for 25 years.

Always seeking to advance professionally, at age 40, Christine headed back to school on a full-time basis and earned an Accounting and Business Administration Diploma with honours. A devoted mom and grandmother, Christine has three grown children and is the proud grandmother of five children. She is an avid reader and movie aficionado.


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RENEE LEDWINKA

MARKETING ASSISTANT

RENEE LEDWINKA

marketing Assistant to Rajeev Kudsia

Email Renee
Call 519-886-4445 ext 223
Fax 855-564-4525 



After nearly 24 years working in the field of law, Renee sought a career change. “I wanted an opportunity to continue to serve and help people which the partners and staff at Kudsia Leith Sanchez put first,” Renee says. Renee has been working with Rajeev and his clients since 2015. She takes pride in forming strong relationships with clients and is highly regarded for being hands-on, efficient and friendly.

At just 18, after completing an Office Administration diploma, Renee started working in a law firm in Pembroke. A few years later, she moved to Kitchener and began what would turn into nearly 20 years working with the same lawyer. Renee excelled at the law firm and eventually became the firm’s office manager.

Renee loves reading books on anthropology and ancient Middle Eastern history. She went on a fantastic tour of Egypt in 2002 and hopes to do more travelling to that area of the world in the future.


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ANNE BEATTIE

Assistant Investment Representative

ANNE BEATTIE

Assistant Investment Representative - Manulife Wealth Inc.

Email Anne
Call 519-886-4445 ext 227
Fax 855-564-4525 



Anne began her esteemed career in financial services in 1994 and has worked with Kudsia Leith Sanchez co-owner Cam Leith since 2001. “My approach with our clients is to provide the highest degree of personal and professional service,” Anne says. “I truly enjoy working with our clients to ensure they are happy with our firm and are satisfied their questions or challenges are acted upon quickly and efficiently.”

A natural problem solver who excels at administration, Anne earned Canadian Securities registration in 1994 and 2010. She has worked for many firms, including on Bay Street in Toronto. Anne is passionate about financial services and hopes she is, “the first person Cam’s clients think of” when they need help.

In her spare time, Anne plays competitive billiards, loving the strategic elements of the game. She has competed in numerous tournaments and won a place to compete in the National Championships in Las Vegas for doubles.