1. The Hicks Group
Frederick Square, 77 Westmorland Street, Suite 770, Fredericton, NB E3B 6Z3
Our Comprehensive Approach
to Wealth Management
Helping clients create, enhance and protect their wealth
thehicksgroup.ca
The Hicks Group

2. The Hicks Group
Over the past numbers of years, Tim’s vision has been to build a best-in-class wealth advisory team to provide his clients
with peace of mind throughout the shifting stages of their financial lives. Lindsey Pendleton joined Tim’s team in 2007 as
a Financial Associate, specializing in client service and the administrative details of the business. Tim’s team grew again
in the Fall of 2015, with the addition of Chris James, an Investment Advisor who is also a Chartered Accountant, with
ten years of work experience. The Hicks Group’s goal is to help clients create, enhance and protect their wealth. With the
complimentary skill set assembled within the group, The Hicks Group is exceptionally well positioned to assist clients with
their unique financial needs as they relate to investments, retirement, insurance, business transition, and estate planning.
Tim Hicks, CFP, CIM®
, Investment Advisor
Tim grew up in Oromocto, NB, and graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Since graduation, he has worked in the financial
services industry, starting his career with a major insurance company. He joined CIBC Wood
Gundy in January 1996. Tim completed his Chartered Life Underwriters designation in 1988
followed by his Chartered Financial Consultants designation in 1995. He became a CFP licensee
(an individual who currently has satisfied all Financial Planners Standard Council certification
and post-certification requirements) in 1996. Tim completed the Chartered Investment
Manager (CIM®
) designation in 2014. Over the years, Tim has been involved with a number
of local charities and service organizations. He currently sits on the Board of the Abony Family
Tennis Center and is the Chairperson of the Capital Campaign for the Center. Tim and his wife
Kathy have resided in Fredericton since 1983 and have three children.
Chris James, CPA, CA, Investment Advisor
Chris is a lifelong resident of Fredericton and holds a Bachelor of Administration degree,
with honours in Accounting, from the University of New Brunswick. He then obtained his
Chartered Accountant Designation and was named to the Graduate Advisory Council of the
Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy. Chris worked for eight years in audit, tax and
advisory services within the accounting industry. He spent the next two and a half years in a
corporate lending role with a Crown Corporation prior to joining CIBC Wood Gundy in the
Fall of 2015. Chris has completed the Canadian Securities Course, and is a licensed Investment
Advisor. Chris diligently gives back by volunteering his time with a number of various
community focused committees and clubs; he was awarded the City of Fredericton’s
“Unsung Hero” award in 2012. He currently sits on the Board of the Fredericton District
Soccer Association. Chris and his wife Erin have a young daughter who keeps their lives busy
and entertaining at home.
Lindsey Pendleton, Financial Associate
Lindsey grew up in a small fishing community, on a little island in the Bay of Fundy, Deer Island,
NB. She studied Business Administration with honours in Finance, from the University of
New Brunswick, completing her degree abroad during an international exchange at
Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She joined CIBC Wood Gundy in 2006, and has
been a team member of The Hicks Group since 2007. She has furthered her education by
completing various industry courses, through the Canadian Securities Institute, including the
Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook, and the Wealth Management
Essentials Course. Lindsey is well respected for her efficiency and professional manner. She is
dedicated to providing exceptional client service, is noted for her pleasant disposition, and is a
passionate champion for our clients’ best interests. On a personal level, Lindsey enjoys
numerous outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family here in Fredericton,
Deer Island, Nova Scotia, and the Caribbean.

3. Comprehensive Wealth Management
Client meeting process
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Get to know
one another and
our process
1st
review meeting
for your wealth
management roadmap
Your personalized
wealth management
roadmap
Presenting your financial
vision document and
wealth management
roadmap
Goals and
fact gathering
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Financial vision
document and
wealth management
roadmap
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“We are a high quality wealth advisory team, recognized for our unwavering commitment to our relationships with our
clients. Our clients benefit from an integrated comprehensive wealth management offering. Our dedication to listening,
and genuinely understanding our clients, provides peace of mind that their financial affairs are handled with the utmost
sincerity, accountability, and competency.”
– Tim Hicks, The Hicks Group

4. The Hicks Group
“The Hicks Group has managed my investments including business, personal and estate planning since inception.
Tim, Lindsey and Chris are professional in their approach and I am comfortable that I can rely on them for my long-term
asset management.”
– John Sturgeon, JRS Consulting
“I have known Tim both personally and professionally for over 30 years. I am well aware of his accomplishments in the
financial services industry and sought his expertise on countless occasions for myself and our clients.
– Dave Bradley, CPA, CA, Retired Partner, Teed Saunders Doyle & Co.
“With our retirement, we are benefiting from Tim’s long-term approach to asset management; His background in the
insurance industry assisted him in formulating a solid estate plan for us. Tim takes a personal interest in his clients and
their lifestyles. Well done Tim!”
– Dr. Ron Harding, Retired Optometrist and Linda Harding
“I have known Tim for over 15 years. He is qualified, experienced and I have every confidence in his ability to guide my investments”
– Dr. Rama N. Murthy, MD, FRCSC
“I met Chris while we were both attending UNB over 10 years ago and we also obtained our Chartered Accountant
designations together. Chris’ attention to detail, dedication and hard working personality will serve his clients at
Wood Gundy well.”
– Greg Mercer, CPA, CA, Partner at Nicholson & Beaumont Chartered Accountants
“I have known Tim for over 20 years now and his group has done a terrific job managing investments and allowing me
to reach my retirement goals. His expertise has allowed me to enter my retirement with the reassurance that we will be
financially comfortable. His Financial Associate, Lindsey Pendleton, has always gone well out of her way to look after me
and my family’s financial needs and requests at any time. I would highly recommend The Hicks Group to anyone for their
financial investment needs.”
– H. Ward Murdock, MD, FRCSC
“We have been friends and clients of Tim Hicks for many years and have been very pleased with his wise financial and
investment advice. His Financial Associate, Lindsey Pendleton is always helpful and accessible. The addition of Chris
James to The Hicks Group provides expertise in taxation as well as a concrete succession plan, ensuring the long-term
continuity of our financial affairs. We would both recommend The Hicks Group for sound investment management.”
– John MD (FRCSC) and Maureen Franklin
Client comments
Our personal invitation
We will be pleased to meet with you and your team of advisors to discuss your financial goals and objectives, and talk
about ways we can work together to help you achieve all your dreams. If our planning process appeals to you, we invite
you to take the next step without obligation. It will give YOU the opportunity to get to know us better and to evaluate
how we add value to you. If you, or someone you know, currently seeks or needs financial advice, please visit our website
at www.thehicksgroup.ca or call Lindsey at 451-8722 to set up an appointment.
CIBC Wood Gundy is a division of CIBC World Markets Inc., a subsidiary of CIBC and a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and Investment
Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. If you are currently a CIBC Wood Gundy client, please contact your Investment Advisor.