Vernita recently joined Raymond James with over 25 years experience in Financial Administration. She works tirelessly to cultivate and nurture objective working relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, wealth advisors and associates on all organizational levels. Vernita is efficient at providing a high degree of client service while supporting daily operational and administrative functions.

Her most recent venture of 12 years was with one of the largest banking organizations in South Africa as a Wealth Manager Analyst. This gave her valuable insight in the Wealth and Investments cluster. Having worked with teams across the spectrum of Securities Trading, Banking and Wealth Management, Vernita brings key knowledge and dependable skills to the Plena Wealth Advisors team.

Vernita possesses the ability to master new systems, concepts and processes quickly and effectively. She is highly organized with a strong work ethic and proven track record, being able to effectively prioritize and accomplish key tasks as well as complete set projects in a timely manner.

Originally from the tropical east coast of South Africa, Vernita enjoys Vancouver’s beautiful outdoor activities with her husband and two teenage children.