Kanika Malhan is the bridge between clients and the members at Oakwater Wealth Counsel. She provides administrative support, engages with clients in a welcoming manner, and plays an integral role in building relationships with clients from the beginning stages of their process.

Kanika has a Bachelor in Communications from Simon Fraser University, which contributes to her people skills. Kanika describes herself as self-motivated, which allows her to thrive in a fast-paced work environment while being timely and efficient in her work. Her self-motivation and work ethic helped her move up with the company in a short period of time, an accomplishment she is exceptionally proud of. Being proactive and expanding her skills is essential for Kanika, as is being a team player. What she loves most about her job is that there’s always something to learn, and it never gets stale.

Someone close to Kanika would describe her as genuine, a go-getter, and ambitious. Kanika can be found jogging or exercising when not in the office.


Wes Ashton was named a Top 50 Advisor in Canada in 2019, 2020, & 2021 in Wealth Professional Magazine. This is not a paid award. Harbourfront Wealth Management is not a sponsor. Rankings based off advisor certifications, overall assets under management, AUM growth and organic client growth achieved. Rankings chosen by Wealth Professional Magazine. Wealth Professional is a free online information resource for all Canadian advice and planning professionals.

*Triple Crown awards are: Canada's Top Wealth Advisor - Evaluated and selected by Shook Research and The Globe and Mail. Wealth Professional's Top 50 Advisor - Based on overall AUM, AUM growth, client growth and number of certifications beyond a bachelor’s degree and basic securities licence. Wealth Professional's 5-Star Advisor - Ranked by investors on communication, portfolio performance, product knowledge, client trust, client knowledge and customer service.

Ladan was recognized as the Excellence Awardee for the Advocis Award for Young Achiever of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and was placed on the Wealth Professional Rising Star List in 2020. This is not a paid award. Harbourfront Wealth Management is not a sponsor. Rankings chosen by Wealth Professional Magazine. Wealth Professional is a free online information resource for all Canadian advice and planning professionals.