Farber Financial Group Announces Four New Partners
Posted by Andre Mazerolle on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 @ 08:49 AM
Trustees Melanie Wengle, Jane Woo, Andy Fisher & CFO Alex Fiore Named to Partnership
January 27, 2012 – Farber Financial Group, one of Canada’s largest independent financial advisory services firms, is pleased to announce the promotion of three licensed Trustees in Bankruptcy – Melanie Wengle, Jane Woo and Andy Fisher – along with the firm’s CFO Alex Fiore to the role of Partner. The Trustees practice primarily in the firm’s Consumer & Small Business division. Farber Financial Group offers a range of services through its two divisions: Corporate and Consumer & Small Business.
“This announcement recognizes the contributions of Melanie, Jane, Andy and Alex to the ongoing growth of our firm,” said Alan Farber, Joint Managing Partner and founder of Farber Financial Group. “They have each demonstrated the leadership and provided the practical client solutions that are cornerstones of Partners in our firm.” The firm now has 12 Partners and more than 120 staff across Ontario providing financial advice and solutions to both corporate and consumer clients.
Melanie Wengle, BA, LL.B., CIRP, was called to the Ontario Bar in 1995 and became a Trustee in Bankruptcy in 1999. Melanie joined Farber Financial Group in 2000. Melanie is active in management of the firm’s Consumer & Small Business division, supervising staff in over 30 offices. Melanie is responsible for streamlining acquired insolvency practices into the Consumer & Small Business division. Melanie also serves as the division’s lead on technical insolvency and legal issues.
Jane Woo, B. Comm., CIRP, first joined Farber Financial Group in 2004. Previously, Jane spent more than 20 years at global accounting and consulting firms. She became a Trustee in Bankruptcy in 1988. Her practice focuses on owner-managed and small businesses along with personal insolvency and restructuring. She also leads the firm’s efforts helping businesses, families and individuals in the Chinese-Canadian community.
Andy Fisher, B. Comm., CIRP, merged his firm, Alan Lawson Fisher Inc., one of the Durham Region’s leading insolvency firms, with Farber Financial Group in 2009. Andy became a Trustee in Bankruptcy in 1998 and has spent the last 18 years helping businesses, families and individuals in financial distress. Andy is known for his outstanding client service, respectful approach and practical, cost effective solutions.
“Jane, Melanie and Andy exemplify client focus, leadership, and team spirit,” said Jeremy Kroll, Senior Partner, Consumer & Small Business division. “They lead with client-centric solutions, excellence, initiative and perseverance.”
Alex Fiore, CMA, is the firm’s Chief Financial Officer. Alex joined Farber Financial Group in 2001. As the most senior financial executive in the firm, Alex is responsible for overseeing the firm’s Finance, Administration, IT and Facilities Management Departments. Alex has proven to be remarkably adept at staying abreast of the changing needs of a fast growing professional firm. “Alex is one of our most trusted internal advisors and his passion, dedication and drive for excellence have helped to place us amongst the top financial advisory services firms in Canada,” said Gary Lifman, Joint Managing Partner.
About Farber Financial Group
Since 1979, Farber Financial Group has provided a range of specialized financial advisory services including insolvency and restructuring, forensic accounting, fraud investigations, asset recovery, corporate finance, M&A, divestitures, succession planning and exit strategies, business valuations, distressed financial advisory services, and, business performance optimization™: which includes interim CEO, COO, CRO and CFO management, strategic and operational effectiveness and turnaround management. A more complete description of our services for companies may be found on our website at www.farberfinancial.com and our services for families and individuals at www.afarber.com or www.rplan.ca.