Mark Cylwa
CIM®

My Background

Mark Cylwa is a discretionary Portfolio Manager (also licensed in the United States) and Senior Wealth Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns, having been with the firm for over 20 years. Mark works with a variety of clients within his practice, including individuals, families, corporations and trusts. Born in Southwestern Ontario with strong immigrant roots, Mark lived abroad in Africa with his family and traveled extensively for a portion of his youth. He continues to draw on those formative experiences today in appreciating the many wonderful and challenging differences in the world. Graduating with Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University, Mark completed his Bachelor of Business Administration while working and representing his varsity team in a national championship. An immediate relocation to the West Coast, then securing a role with IBM Canada, eventually led Mark to another of Canada’s great organizations, BMO Nesbitt Burns. With a substantial practice of global clients, including US residents, Mark has amassed a great deal of experience assessing risk and matching effective asset management to client need. Mark will tell you his greatest achievement is his family, and to that end, he dedicates countless hours to his two boys. With coaching certifications on two continents for multiple sports, he has worked with hundreds of youth on a volunteer basis. Governance, fundraising and volunteer board appointments round out his community involvement. Joining Mark in adventure and folly are his wife and parents, from which he draws immense wisdom and joy.