The Board has 11 members with diverse backgrounds that are relevant to achieving FP Canada’s purpose. Currently, the Board’s composition includes:

  • four Certified Financial Planner® professionals
  • one Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ professional
  • two public directors
  • two directors-at-large
  • two financial planners (F.Pl.) licensed in the province of Québec.

Candidates for the Board are recommended by the Board Development Committee. Board members are not compensated for their work, and serve up to two, three-year terms. The Board appoints a Chair from within its ranks each year.

 
Susan Silma headshot. She is wearing a black blouse and has glasses.

Susan Silma

Board Position

Director-at-Large

Employer

OMERS
Toronto, ON

Susan leads client engagement transformation at one of Canada's largest pension funds. She's a lawyer and former regulator with in-depth experience in the financial services and pension industries.  

As a regulator, Susan was responsible for overseeing the conduct of registered firms and advisors. She also acted as a champion for innovative client-centric initiatives. As an executive leader in the wealth and insurance industries, she partnered with advisors and sales leaders to drive business growth while improving client support and regulatory compliance.  

Susan is dedicated to understanding the client perspective. She's developed client insights through extensive research, and by leveraging data and behavioural economics principles. She's a frequent speaker and author with a regular column in Investment Executive. 

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