Ready to navigate the business side of your medical career? Join our exclusive webinar designed to equip physicians with the foundational knowledge needed to make informed decisions for the next stage of your professional journey.
Our experienced panelists from Scotiabank will break down essential financial, legal, and tax considerations—giving you practical insights to help you succeed beyond clinical practice.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm PT
Location: Zoom. Link will be sent to registered attendees one day before the webinar.
Registration for this event has closed.
Presented in partnership with:
Moderator
Allan Shepherd
Signature Advisor
MD Signature Private Wealth Management
Allan Shepherd is a Signature Advisor with MD Signature Private Wealth Management, bringing nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in advising physicians with significant and complex wealth, providing disciplined portfolio management and strategic investment guidance.
In his role, Allan oversees the day‑to‑day management of client portfolios and develops tailored investment strategies that balance long‑term growth with prudent risk oversight. As part of the MD Signature™ team, he works closely with leading global asset managers to integrate specialized portfolio solutions into each client’s broader financial plan.
Allan holds a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and has earned several of the industry’s most respected professional designations, including the CFA® charter, the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), and the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation. His combination of technical expertise, analytical discipline, and deep understanding of physician‑focused wealth management positions him as a strong contributor to expert discussions on portfolio construction, risk management, and advisory best practices.
Panelists
Tammy Practicante
Healthcare & Professional Specialist
Scotiabank
Tammy Praticante has been with Scotiabank since 1992, bringing over three decades of experience in financial services. She has spent 17 years in Business Banking at a single branch before transitioning in 2019 to the Healthcare & Professional Banking team, where she covers Northern & Central BC.
Tammy is deeply committed to her community, serving as a Board Member and Treasurer for the Terrace Child Development Centre, and previously participating as a Chamber member and Kidsport member. Outside of work, Tammy is the proud parent of two grown children and shares a life with her semi-retired husband.
Ross Pollock
Partner
Madaisky Pollock LLP
Ross has extensive experience advising healthcare clients on independent contractor agreements, commercial lease agreements, cost sharing and operating agreements, shareholder agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other commercial and corporate transactional work.
May Ashraf, CPA
Partner, Private Enterprise Services
MNP
May is a Partner with MNP’s Assurance and Accounting Services team in Vancouver and leads the firm’s Vancouver Professionals Services group.
May works one-on-one predominantly with owner-managed businesses and professionals, including medical, dental, and legal professionals. She helps clients of diverse sizes and stages in a variety of industries achieve their business and personal goals through tailored tax planning strategies and business advice.
Access the Webinar Recording
Recorded January 29, 2026.