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Meet the Team

Expert Financial Advice You Can Trust

OUR COMMITMENT

Edgewater Wealth Management is led by a team of dedicated professionals who have spent over three decades identifying goals and providing the financial stewardship necessary to meet the needs of families and businesses of means.  Our principals have been protecting wealth, identifying opportunity and patiently growing capital using a prudent and independent framework. 

We understand, in no uncertain terms, investor confidence is earned and not granted. That’s why our process is constantly evolving and always unwavering in its client focus. We make the experience of investing more understandable, ensuring that our business relationship is fully transparent and our recommendations are always unbiased, independently sourced, and delivered as cost effectively as possible.

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Robert Cawston

Senior Financial Advisor

Robert Cawston

Senior Financial Advisor, Manulife Wealth Inc.
Life Insurance Advisor, Edgewater Group Benefits


Coming from a family that helped pioneer the mutual fund business in Canada, it only made sense for me to pursue a career in the business of money management.

Over the past 30 years, I have experienced almost every side of the mutual fund business. I have served the retail investor’s needs as Vice President and owner of a Canada-wide financial group, and Principal of a downtown Toronto investment boutique and investment counsel firm, working in the capacities of Dealer, President, Branch Manager, Compliance Officer and Investment Advisor to private clients throughout.

During this time, I was instrumental in the promotion of low-cost mutual fund transactions, being one of the first to advertise low-fee and, eventually, no-fee brokerage business to the retail investor in Ontario.

Holding dual licenses for financial assets and insurance has helped our clients enjoy the benefits of risk management asset protection and independent advice across the spectrum of services available. Forging strong personal ties with managers with whom we conduct business has afforded us the luxury and unique ability to provide our clients with a first hand perspective on matters relevant to their long term economic wellbeing.

Our experience and valuable feedback from clients have shaped the way we address client needs, unlike our peers. We provide stewardship that is rooted in probity, independent in nature, success based rather than transaction based, and with a manner of protecting and growing client assets.

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Shane Parreno, CIM®, CFP®

Associate Portfolio Manager & Financial Planner

Shane Parreno, CIM®, CFP®

Associate Portfolio Manager & Financial Planner, Manulife Wealth Inc.
Life Insurance Advisor, Edgewater Group Benefits

Shane joined Manulife Wealth Inc. in 2022 after working for many years as a consultant, associate, and associate advisor at other investment brokers and dealers. Shane is a fiduciary and is part of an exclusive group of Manulife Wealth professionals authorized to manage their business using a discretionary portfolio management model. He is also a CFP® designation holder and is held to the highest standards of conduct by the Financial Planning Standards Council. He is responsible for portfolio management, asset allocation, individual investment selection, ongoing investment monitoring, and financial planning. He currently holds a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation, and earned his license for life insurance from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority. He also holds a Certificate in Advanced Investment Advice from the Canadian Securities institute and graduated from McMaster University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Outside of the office Shane is a former competitive boxer who loves being active. He's a former Program Advisor for Junior Achievement Central Ontario, and mentor for the Youth Impact Challenge. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, exercising, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

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Christine Rose Quirao

Associate

Christine Rose Quirao

Associate, Manulife Wealth Inc.



Christine joined Manulife Wealth Inc. in 2024, bringing in many years of experience in wealth management. She has completed her CSC, CPH and WME from Canadian Securities Institute. As an Associate, Christine is supporting the team through trade execution and account operations. Her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from York University is very beneficial for her understanding of various behaviors of investors while nourishing her passion in delivering exceptional service and value to the clients.

 Outside her interest in Financial Industry, Christine enjoys travelling, exercising, reading books and creative writing

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Nyrelle Ramos

Administrative Assistant

Nyrelle Ramos

Administrative Assistant, Manulife Wealth Inc.



Nyrelle joined Manulife Wealth Inc. in 2025, bringing extensive experience in client servicing within retail banking and wealth management. She holds a Business Management degree from Toronto Metropolitan University, with a major in Law and Business, which has helped her develop strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills. As the team's administrative assistant, Nyrelle focuses on processing client transactions, responding to client inquiries, and supporting various operational tasks. She is currently enrolled in the CSC and CPH programs with the Canadian Securities Institute and is on track to obtain her Investment Representative (IR) license. Outside of work, Nyrelle enjoys reading and playing board games, as well as engaging in active games like escape rooms that challenge her problem-solving skills. She also loves travelling and catching up with family and friends. Her weekends are mostly spent going for walks and exploring the city to discover new coffee shops and brunch spots.