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Laurie Klinkhammer

National Head, Estate Settlement Services

BMO Wealth Management U.S.

As the head of BMO Private Bank's Estate Settlement Services group, La…

As the head of BMO Private Bank's Estate Settlement Services group, Laurie leads the post-death team that settles estate…

As the head of BMO Private Bank's Estate Settlement Services group, Laurie leads the post-death team that settles estates and trusts for deceased clients. She also works …

Brad Herman, CFP®, AEP®, ChFC®

Regional Director, Wealth Planning

BMO Private Bank

Brad is a Regional Director of Wealth Planning, responsible for leading a …

Brad is a Regional Director of Wealth Planning, responsible for leading a team of Wealth Planning professionals while provid…

Brad is a Regional Director of Wealth Planning, responsible for leading a team of Wealth Planning professionals while providing leadership and strategic direction to the weal…

Stephen White, Senior Directo…

BMO Private Bank

Stephen White serves as a Senior Business Owner Strategist with the BMO BO…

Stephen White serves as a Senior Business Owner Strategist with the BMO BOSS - Business Owner Strategies & Solutions tea…

Stephen White serves as a Senior Business Owner Strategist with the BMO BOSS - Business Owner Strategies & Solutions team, a specialized group of professionals that provi…

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