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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 16, 2014) - Global Banking and Finance Review has announced it has named BMO Nesbitt Burns the Best Full Service Investment Advisory in Canada.

In presenting this honour, the magazine cited the following strengths of the firm:

• An ability to provide a wide range of customized investment products and services through BMO Nesbitt Burns 360° Wealth Solutions
• A team of skilled and knowledgeable investment advisors who focus on developing first-class client-advisor relations and specialize in comprehensive financial planning
• A commitment to providing access to an array of innovative tools and resources

"We're proud and delighted to be acknowledged by the banking and financial community as the top full service investment advisory in Canada," said Charyl Galpin, Co-Head, BMO Nesbitt Burns.

"Winning this award is a testament to our team's ability to provide solutions that exceed the needs of our clients and deliver exceptional wealth products and services," added Richard Mills, Co-Head, BMO Nesbitt Burns.

"BMO Nesbitt Burns' dedication to excellence throughout its investment advisory services is what made them stand out as the clear winner this year," said Wanda Rich, Editor, Global Banking and Finance Review. "We look forward to seeing further growth and industry-leading solutions from them in the years to come."

The Global Banking and Finance Review Awards honour companies in the banking and finance industry for their achievement, challenge, progress and inspirational change in global finance.

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About BMO Nesbitt Burns

Backed by the experience, stability and resources of BMO Financial Group, BMO Nesbitt Burns is a full-service investment firm with an extensive network of approximately 1,300 Investment Advisors at 76 branches across Canada. The origins of BMO Nesbitt Burns' predecessor firms date back to 1912. In 1987, BMO Bank of Montreal acquired Nesbitt Thomson, then one of Canada's oldest and most respected investment houses. In 1994, BMO Bank of Montreal also acquired Burns Fry, one of the largest dealers of Canadian equities and debt securities. Nesbitt Thomson and Burns Fry then merged to become BMO Nesbitt Burns.

About Global Banking and Finance Review

The Global Banking and Finance Review Awards honour institutions that stand out in their particular area of expertise in the finance industry. They recognize achievement, challenge, progress and inspirational change in finance globally. Global Banking & Finance Review is an online portal which has evolved from the growing need to have a more balanced view for informative and independent news for the global banking and finance industry. It is reflected in the quality and in-depth insight provided by our experienced contributors in a clear and concise way. Global Banking and Finance Review brings together the entire fundamental and growth areas of finance and banking into one easy, informative and all-encompassing publication. We have objective and respected editorial contributions from all major sectors, such as Banking, Technology, FOREX Trading, Asset Management, Corporate Governance, Islamic Finance, Project Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax and Accounting and Inward Investment; all under one global umbrella.