Justin is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) who combines a deep passion for financial markets with insight into the psychology of decision-making. With experience at one of Canada’s leading economic think tanks, he brings both analytical rigor and perspective to client planning.
Over the past decade at Richardson Wealth, Justin has partnered with professionals, entrepreneurs, and their families to navigate complex financial decisions and build tailored wealth strategies. Known for distilling complexity into clear, actionable plans, he empowers his clients by delivering results that balance trade-offs and ensure superior after-tax outcomes.
Justin lives in Waterloo with his wife and their daughter. He is active in the local business and philanthropic community, serving as a Director on the Board of the Centre for Family Business and contributing to the Investment Committee of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Outside of his professional work, Justin enjoys maintaining balance through yoga and squash.
What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
I inherited a passion for backcountry canoeing from my father. I have paddled extensively through Algonquin and various river systems
in Ontario and Quebec. Navigating a river for a week—where the only option is to keep moving forward—provides a sharp lesson in resilience.
Favourite travel destination and why?
While completing my degree, I worked multiple jobs to self-fund independent travel to over 25 countries. The standout destination, however, is China. I met my wife, Elizabeth, during an academic exchange program there.
Best piece of advice you’ve ever received/favourite quote?
"Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification." - Martin H. Fischer