Our Team
Lee
Browning
CEO & Senior Advisor
Lee graduated from Centennial College and Seneca College proceeded by a successful career in the automotive industry for 20 years. For 12 of those years, he owned a championship race car team, winning all over Canada and the United States.
In early childhood, the idea of accumulating money fascinated Lee. His passion for investing in the stock market and real estate beginning at the age of 19 led to his ultimate career change in January 2000 to Freedom 55 Financial. Lee likes to say “my passion became my career.”
Now, as a business owner and family man, he worries about financial security the same way you do. Nothing satisfies him more than helping reduce that worry and seeing clients live the lifestyle they want.
A goal motivated person, Lee sets them, puts his head down and gets them done! Helping clients set their own goals is his main mission. Lee will push you to protect what you’ve built with his personal experience and tax planning strategies. Lee is a man of integrity and will keep his word and follow through on what he says he will do – treating people the way he wants to be treated.
Like most business owners, when Lee works, he works hard. On his time off, it’s to be with his wife, Brenda, two boys, Josh and Mike, Josh’s wife Anastasija, grandson Jadon and granddaughter Tayah, at the cottage or entertaining family and friends.
Gloria
Yazdani
Executive Assistant
Gloria is new to Southlake Wealth, but has years of industry experience. Gloria is an indispensable asset to the Southlake team. She works to move things along - processing forms, completing trades and generally getting things done. Gloria allows the advisors the time to see the clients.
Brenda
Browning
Operations Manager
Since her husband, Lee, started his career as a Financial Advisor, Brenda has been his cheerleader every step of the way. She acknowledges that their strengths and weaknesses are a perfect blend and she has never once regretted the decision to work with and for her husband.
Brenda works closely with our clients to help them with questions they have as well as keeping our clients’ information up-to-date in our data system. Brenda wears many hats within Southlake, always doing all she can to help. Most of all, Brenda loves the personal relationships she and Lee have developed with their clients. She is very grateful to be a part of this industry, as she has learned much about it herself personally, gaining knowledge with each day.
In her time away from the office, Brenda spends many weekends having fun at the cottage with her sons Mike and Josh, daughter-in-law Anatasija, grandson Jadon and granddaughter Tayah.
Wendy
Gleed
Client Service Manager
Wendy has been the voice of Southlake Wealth & Estate Group since 2009. You’ve no doubt heard her when calling to arrange review meetings or answering your questions over the phone.
Her cheerful and friendly manner makes her a valued member of the team.
In Wendy’s spare time, she enjoys her family, golfing, boating and travelling.