Buduchnist Credit Union selects Qtrade Financial Group as new partner for Wealth Management

/CNW/ - Management from Buduchnist Credit Union and its
Wealth Management division BCU Wealth Management announced today that
they have selected the Qtrade Financial Group as their new partner for
comprehensive wealth management services, including investment dealer,
mutual fund dealer and online brokerage services.

After a thorough due diligence process and deliberation, BCU Wealth
Management is excited to be moving forward with this new relationship,
said Wealth Manager, Max Trojan. We are excited about this partnership
and the enhanced service and benefits it will mean to our clients -
enhancing our ability to offer customized investment solutions and
integrated wealth plans that meet the diverse financial needs of the
individuals, families, and businesses we serve.

Our partnership with Qtrade will provide clients access to some of the
best wealth management services available in the country including a
portfolio of investment solutions including mutual fund dealer services,
full service brokerage, online brokerage and discretionary money
management mentioned Trojan.

Joel Bernard, Vice President, Business Development of the Qtrade
Financial Group, stated Buduchnist Credit Union is an organization
which has a strong history of innovation, ensuring that their members
and clients always receive the very best and BCU Wealth Management has a
reputation for providing outstanding service. Accordingly, we are
extremely pleased that they have selected us as a partner and look
forward to enhancing their wealth management offering for years to come.

Wealth Manager Max Trojan noted that Buduchnist Credit Union has
communicated directly with its clients regarding their move to Qtrade,
however, clients who have questions are encouraged to contact their
local BCU Wealth Management Professional.

About BCU Wealth Management

BCU Wealth Management, established as a division of Buduchnist Credit
Union in 2002, is based in Toronto. The professionals at BCU Wealth
Management offer customized investment solutions and integrated wealth
plans that meet the diverse financial needs of individuals, families,
and businesses.

Buduchnist Credit Union, is a full service financial institution serving
over 20,000 members through nine retail branch locations in Toronto,
Mississauga, Vaughan, Scarborough, Ottawa and Hamilton. With its head
office located in Toronto, it ranks thirteenth in size among credit
unions in Ontario, with assets of over $500 million.

About the Qtrade Financial Group

Founded in 1999, the Qtrade Financial Group provides comprehensive
wealth management services and solutions to 180 financial institutions
and their customers across Canada. Qtrade is dedicated to providing its
financial institution partners with a single source for market-leading
wealth management products and services, including: online, full-service
and institutional brokerage services, full-service mutual fund dealer
services, insurance dealer services, portfolio management and
discretionary money management services and proprietary managed money
solutions. For more information visit
www.qtrade.ca.