Patricia Lovett-Reid
Patricia Lovett-Reid
Career
Patricia had three part time jobs (delivering Papers, work at the local Theatre and position of a Cashier in the corner drugstore) while in high school. After school she got her first Full-time job of a Teller at the Bank of Montreal.
Since February 2013 Patricia is the Chief Financial Commentator responsible for discussing the current economic, Market and personal financial planning trends. [8]
Prior to that, from 1981 to 2012, Patricia worked as a Senior Vice President for TD Waterhouse. [8]
Canadians take control fo their financial situation.
-Patricia on her LinkedIn profile.
She has co-authored the national best selling books, Get Real: 26 Canadian Women Share the Secret to Authentic Success, Live Well, Retire Well: Strategies for a Rich Life and a Richer Retirement and Retirement Strategies for WOMEN. Other publications include Surprise! You're Wealthy: A Woman's Guide to Protecting Her Wealth, as well as Take Charge Now: A Woman's Guide to Personal and Family Finance. [11]
Achievements
For her outstanding contribution to the profession of Financial Planning in Canada, The Financial Planners Standards Council recognized Patricia with the 2009 Donald J. Johnston Award. As well, Patricia was named to the 2007 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award in the Trailblazers and Trendsetters category. [11] As well, The Women’s Post has named Patricia as one of Canada’s Top 25 Women To Watch on their 2008 Women of the Year List.
In addition, she has taken the role of Trusted Wealth Advisor, with Chapters-Indigo, which includes reviewing financial publications and making book recommendations.
Education
In 2013, Patricia received a Honorary Diploma in Business and Management from Canadore College. [8] In 2011, she became a Honorary Fellow in Personal Finance for Financial Planning Standards Council. [8] Patricia also holds a Honourary Degree in Finance and Applied Studies from Humber College. [8] She became a Honorary Fellow in Financial Planning for Women and Children at Canadian Securities Institute. [8] In 1993, Patricia was a Head of Executive Education program at Queen's University. [8] Previously, she finished Monarch Park High School in 1976. [8]