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Sue Oleari has been serving clients in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. Prior to co-founding Trifecta Capital Advisors, she served as the Regional President in Wealth Management, BMO Private Bank. Sue led multi-disciplinary teams serving high net worth individuals, families and organizations, including closely-held and family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the U.S. When she left the firm in 2022, she and her team oversaw $6.6B in client assets under management (AUM).
At BMO, Sue progressed through multiple leadership roles including Business Banking Commercial Sales Manager, Retail Market President, Premier Services Regional Manager, Private Bank Managing Director, and National Head of Sales for BMO Wealth Management. Sue earned a number of awards throughout her career, and she is most proud of being honored in New York with her executive female colleagues by American Banker for the Most Powerful Women in Banking Top Banking Team for 5 consecutive years.
Sue served as the Board Chair for BMO Harris Financial Advisors and was a member of the Board of Directors for BMO Investment Distributors. She also Co-Chaired the Professional Development Committee of the Wealth Management Diversity & Inclusion Council.
Sue earned a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she graduated with honors. In 2012, Sue was sponsored by BMO to attend the CBA Executive Banking School at Furman University in Greenville, SC, and graduated in 2015. She is Series 65 certified and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®.
Sue served on the Board of the YWCA of Evanston/North Shore for six years. She is currently on the Board of the Joffrey Ballet and serves on the Women’s Board, Academy, and Finance Committees. Additionally, Sue is the Board Treasurer for Recipe for Change.
For over 25 years Sue has dedicated her time and resources to supporting those with blood cancers. She is a founding member of Suzanne’s Friends for Life and the Evan Joseph Gerstein Foundation. Sue was also a nominated member of Chief, a private network focused on connecting and supporting women leaders.
Sue lives in the North Shore with her three children.
Seen here at the 2018 Joffrey Ballet Gala with Ashley Wheater, Joffrey’s Artistic Director, and Greg Cameron, Joffrey’s President and CEO, Sue was the chair of the event.
“I was a dancer myself – jazz, tap, modern and ballet – beginning at age four and continuing through college. I often credit dance with helping to build my self-confidence. My roles on the Joffrey board allow me the opportunity to give back and create the same benefit for other young people.
Sue treasures her time with family enjoying her favorite passions – travel, cooking, golf and skiing.
“I love to cook with family every week and am well-known for my homemade pizza and chocolate chip cookies.”