We were very intentional at BC Partners in Planning to focus on two areas in our team building: to ensure that there is great continuity in the service we provide to our clients, and to create a progressive and flexible work environment. With that in mind, we have attracted a multi-generational team of like-minded professionals who are highly competent and have strong commitment to client satisfaction… and are great to work with!
Partners
Blair MacLean
Blair's background is in insurance, estate planning, employee benefits, pensions, and investments. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce (UBC), Blair spent 11 years with a multi national financial investment firm specializing in employee benefits and pensions. Blair is a member of the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners, Advocis and The Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada. He has been involved in various capacities in organizations including Rotary, Athletes for Kids and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada. Other professional qualifications include Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Blair is also qualified as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS), and Elder Planning Specialist (EPS). Blair's focus outside of the business is his family, staying active and fit, and giving back to the community where possible. |
Gillian Elmitt
Gillian has been at BCPIP since 2006 and became a partner in 2013. Gill has many years’ experience in accounting and corporate and personal tax planning. After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC, Gill obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation and practiced with Coopers and Lybrand (now PwC) for six years and then with Smythe Radcliffe as a manager in their Vancouver office. Gillian started her own practice on the North Shore in 1992. Gillian has been a West Vancouver resident all of her life and has always been an active member of the community; she was the Treasurer of the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club for several years, as well as a coach for 14 years. She swims with the Master's club and cycles with a local group. |
Philan Policar
Philan joined BCPIP in 2011 and made partner in 2018. Hailing from Gold Coast, Australia, Philan graduated from the University of Queensland on the Dean's Honour Roll, with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance and Accounting. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) professional. At BCPIP, Philan is focused on financial planning and tax planning. Further, his extensive involvement with our clients often leads to him working alongside them on various special projects. Philan is an active member of his church where, as a keen musician, he serves regularly on their band. |
Tony Wu
Tony was born in Taiwan and came to Canada by himself when he was 14. He graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He obtained his CGA (now CPA, CGA) with a boutique accounting and tax planning firm in Surrey where he worked for 15 years; he left the position as a senior manager. Tony was on the CGA’s student honour roll. Tony joined BCPIP in June 2021. At BCPIP, he specializes in real estate transactions, reorganization, and tax planning. In his free time, Tony likes to spend time with his family and friends. |
Team
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