John Rochon specializes in guiding multi-generational affluent families through the complexities of retirement planning and significant life events. By implementing actionable and trustworthy strategies, John empowers families to achieve financial comfort and establish lasting legacies for future generations.

With over a decade of experience at Rochon Financial Group, which he established with his father Ron in 2013, John offers both deep expertise and a personalized approach to wealth management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan, where he was also a member of the Huskie Basketball Team. John is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a Portfolio Manager with the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, and is licensed in life insurance.

A lifelong resident of Saskatoon, John is passionate about sports and community involvement. He remains active in basketball and golf, and recently embraced curling with friends. Outside of work, John enjoys spending quality time at Christopher Lake with his wife, Robyn, and their two daughters, Ellie and Scottie.

Abbie Mergen brings nearly two decades of experience in financial services to her role as Associate Wealth Advisor with the Rochon Financial Group. Since joining the team in 2022, Abbie has played a key role in delivering personalized financial planning, investment management, and portfolio solutions that align with each client’s goals.

As an Associate Portfolio Manager with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations, Abbie offers thoughtful, personalized advice that blends investment management, retirement planning, and wealth strategies tailored to each client’s needs. Known for her approachable style, Abbie takes pride in making complex financial concepts easy to understand – so clients can make informed decisions with clarity and peace of mind.

Originally from southern Saskatchewan, Abbie’s career with CIBC has taken her to Regina, Winnipeg, and Weyburn before settling down in Saskatoon where she lives with her partner Jamie and their dog, Stanley. Her focus on building long-term relationships and her commitment to client success make her an integral part of the Rochon Financial Group.

Tina has been a valuable member of the Rochon Financial Group for more than ten years.  She's our Client Associate who you can contact for money transfers, tax receipts, or duplicate statements.  Her warm personality and broad industry knowledge make her a great fit for our team.  

Colin Aldorfer is our Insurance Planner with almost 25 years of industry experience. He has earned the trust of clients and advisors alike, as a seasoned, respected and knowledgeable insurance professional. Armed with the knowledge and skills developed and honed over decades in the industry, Colin empathetically surveys each client's individual lifestyle and wealth position in crafting a personalized and customized protection plan.

Michelle holds both Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations. She has spent the last 28 years working with several leading financial institutions in a variety of roles in Saskatchewan and Alberta providing financial planning, investment management, estate planning and banking advice to clients.

She is a lifelong learner who continues studying to maintain leading edge thinking. Michelle is from small town Saskatchewan and grew up working in the family business. She loves to travel and spend time with her family.

As a wealth planning specialist, Michelle works with individuals and business owners to provide comprehensive financial planning advice and solutions.

As a Senior Private Banking Advisor, Kennedy believes it is important to understand her clients’ values, dreams and goals, and to provide them with the financial stewardship to help realize them. Once she understand her clients’ goals, she engages her colleagues from across the CIBC Group of Companies to develop financial solutions and recommendations to best position their financial resources for today and the future.

Kennedy offers clients convenience, flexibility and peace of mind so they can focus on what’s important to them without worrying about their finances. Kennedy and her associate offer highly personalized, proactive attention, along with timely, professional and reactive services. She has been with CIBC since 2009.

Michael obtained his B.A. and a Teaching Certificate from the University of Manitoba before attending Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and holds several financial industry designations.  

Before coming to CIBC Private Wealth, he serially held roles in both law and management with several of Canada’s largest insurance, bank, credit union, and securities companies.

Michael has been with CIBC Private Wealth since March 2020; delivering comprehensive, broad-spectrum recommendations that involve all aspects touching client decision-making: risk-management, corporate taxation, business succession, and estate planning.  

Drawing upon his legal experience and knowledge, he is also able to conduct a review of existing client legal structures and relevant documents to ensure that clients are on track to achieve their various life and planning objectives.  

As CIBC’s tax expert, Jamie supports CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors in delivering integrated financial planning and advisory solutions to our high-net-worth clients. Jamie is quoted frequently in the national media and writes a weekly National Post column called Tax Expert.

As a CIBC Senior Trust and Estate Consultant, my goal is to provide you and your family with confidence and peace of mind.

We offer services as a professional executor, power of attorney for property or trustee. We can also support someone else you appoint for these roles.

Effectively administering a trust or acting as an attorney can require time and an understanding of investments and taxes. We have the expertise to execute or assist others to execute that role effectively and efficiently.