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Francois-Julien Duffaud and Christophe Guendaz,
Manulife Wealth Inc.


Francois-Julien Duffaud and Christophe Guendaz practice integrated wealth management, a comprehensive approach to managing your finances. This method includes optimizing investments as well as retirement planning, accumulation and withdrawals, insurance, legal considerations, and tax strategies, ensuring that all aspects of a client’s financial situation are managed in a cohesive manner...

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Francois-Julien Duffaud

Senior INVESTMENT ADVISOR,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

   

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Christophe Guendaz, MBA, RIS

Senior INVESTMENT ADVISOR,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

   

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Thibaut Gabillat, MBA

INVESTMENT ADVISOR,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Gaétan Sahal

INVESTMENT ADVISOR,
 MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Yoanna Hristova

Executive Assistant,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Maxime Chalmont

Administrative Assistant,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Samuel Leduc

Marketing Assistant,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Gauthier Cherbé

Marketing Assistant,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Micipsa Ounnas

Administrative Assistant,
MANULIFE WEALTH INC.

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Laura Ceparu

FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR,
MANULIFE WEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES INC.

 

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Francois-Julien Duffaud

Senior Investment Advisor

Francois-Julien Duffaud

Senior INVESTMENT ADVISOR | MANULIFE WEALTH INC.
Financial Security Advisor | F.J.DUFFAUD FINANCIAL GROUP INC 


Francois-Julien Duffaud practices integrated wealth management, a comprehensive approach to managing your finances. This method includes optimizing investments as well as retirement planning, accumulation and withdrawals, insurance, legal considerations, and tax strategies, ensuring that all aspects of a client’s financial situation are managed in a cohesive manner. A father of two and an avid runner, Francois-Julien combines professional expertise with personal perspective. He holds a Bachelor’s degree, and his education at the Université du Québec à Montréal, combined with his practical experiences, provides him with solid academic support. Originally from France and having studied in Chicago and Argentina, he is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, which allows him to connect with a diverse clientele.

At the Dorval office of Manulife Wealth Inc.— the largest office in the Manulife Wealth network in Canada for assets under administration*— Francois-Julien leads a team of dedicated professionals who support his efforts as the senior advisor. Together, they use their collective knowledge and experience to provide clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions, aiming to address each client’s unique financial needs and secure their financial future.

   

Christophe Guendaz, MBA, RIS

Senior Investment Advisor

Christophe Guendaz

Senior INVESTMENT ADVISOR | MANULIFE WEALTH INC.


FINANCIAL SECURITY ADVISOR | MANULIFE WEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES INC.


Senior investment advisor Christophe Guendaz is valued for his comprehensive expertise, rigor, and deeply human approach.

Originally from France, he has built his career in Quebec with determination, discipline, and a strong commitment to professional ethics. His approach is distinguished by a 360-degree vision that integrates investments, taxation, estate planning, risk management, and corporate strategies. Every situation is approached thoughtfully, considering different perspectives.

Throughout his career, he has helped implement financial and estate strategies tailored to the needs of many clients. His strategic judgment and consistency support his clients' major financial decisions.

His personal journey is equally influential. A former high-level rugby player, Christophe embodies the values of sport: discipline, integrity, team spirit, perseverance, and total commitment. This same rigor and sense of duty are reflected in each of his client relationships.

A passionate professional and deeply rooted family man, he shares his life with his wife Tiffanie and their two children. Passionate about skiing, traveling, and mentoring, he believes in passing on knowledge and continuous learning.

Christophe joins the team in a spirit of continuity and collaboration, with a desire to enrich the existing client experience with his expertise and human approach. He puts his expertise and heart into building lasting relationships and a more secure financial future for each family he works with.