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Toronto, ON, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, is pleased to announce Arun Channan, BASc, MASc, MBA, P.Eng., CSP, CFP, as Chair of the TFAAC Board of Directors, along with the election of new and returning members of the TFAAC Board of Directors.
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An Advocis member since 2015, Arun is a management consultant with myndwerx, where he works with executive leadership teams to develop and execute organizational strategy, operations, marketing, and talent management initiatives. He has been an active volunteer with Advocis for more than a decade, previously serving as President of the Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter, Advocacy Liaison for the Ontario Central Region, and most recently as Director at Large on the TFAAC Board.
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“It is an honour to serve as Chair of the TFAAC Board at such an important time for our profession,” said Arun Channan. “Financial advisors and financial planners are working in an increasingly complex regulatory and business environment, and Advocis has an important role to play on their behalf. I look forward to working alongside my fellow Board Members, our President and CEO Kelly Gorman, our volunteers, Chapters, and staff to support our members, advance the profession, and help ensure Canadians have access to competent, sound financial advice.”
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“Arun brings an exceptional combination of strategic leadership, governance expertise, and a long record of service to Advocis,” said Kelly Gorman, President and CEO of Advocis. “Throughout his time with Advocis, he has worked collaboratively and shown a strong understanding of the issues that matter to our members. I look forward to working closely with Arun and the TFAAC Board to serve our members and advance the profession.”
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Advocis is also pleased to welcome three newly elected Directors to the TFAAC Board:
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- Michael Camacho
- Catherine Hiscott, CFP, CHS, CSC, PFP
- Wai-Ke Kim, MBA, CFP, CLU, CEA, CPCA
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These accomplished professionals bring diverse perspectives and extensive experience that will further strengthen the Board as Advocis continues advancing its strategic priorities.
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“The strength of any Board comes from the diverse experience and perspectives around the table,” said Channan. “Michael, Catherine, and Wai-Ke each bring valuable leadership, professional expertise, and a strong commitment to serving the profession. I look forward to working with them as we continue building a stronger, more connected association for our members.”
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Advocis also recognizes the continued service of returning Directors, whose experience and leadership provide continuity for the year ahead:
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- Tannis Dawson, CPA, CA, CFP, TEP, FEA, CLU, RRC
- Kelly Ho, CFP, CCS
- Chris Hudson, CFP, CLU, CHS
- Curtis Kimpton, CFP, CLU, CIM, ICD.D
- Tina Tehranchian, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., CIM
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The association extends its sincere appreciation to the Directors completing their terms on the Board:

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