Bill Spence B. EDU., CFP

Principal

Bill joined Schiller & Associates Private Wealth Management in 2015, bringing a wealth of experience, drive and dedication to the team. Bill believes in a personalized approach to financial planning, spending the time it takes to clearly understand a client’s aspirations, before employing a comprehensive plan to help make them a reality. Bill has also completed his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation (CFP).

Bill enjoys spending time with his loving wife and two children. When not with his family, Bill is likely active either physically – summer on the links, winter at the rink – or in the Lloydminster community, supporting causes close to his heart.

Miles Schiller CFP®, RRC

Senior Financial Consultant

An award-winning Financial Consultant, Miles ranks among the Top 25 IG Wealth Management Consultants in Canada and has received the Herbert H. Carnegie Award. Since 1996, Miles has been grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on his clients’lives. A strong supporter of community initiatives, he has helped raise millions of dollars in Lloydminster and works with a not-for-profit organization in Mexico that rescues young girls from the street. Born and raised on a small Saskatchewan farm, Miles married his highschool sweetheart, Heather. They have two children.

Ilkin Hasanzade CFA, CFP, CLU, CIPM

Senior Financial Consultant

Ilkin joined Schiller, Spence & Associates in 2017. Ilkin graduated from University of Saskatchewan, B.Comm, Finance Degree with great distinction. He has Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designation (CFP), Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) and the Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) designation as well. Ilkin worked on advancing IG’s product shelf and bringing world class asset managers to clients as part of the IG Investment Solutions head office team. He believes in importance of comprehensive financial planning as an integral part of clients’ lives. 

Ilkin enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors and playing squash.

Matt Halwachs CFP®

Financial Consultant
Matt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.  Having joined Schiller, Spence & Associates in October 2022, he brings a wealth of experience in comprehensive financial planning.  His passion lies in delivering holistic financial planning solutions that align with our clients’ unique goals, ensuring both long-term stability and growth.  With a strong background in investment strategies, retirement planning and tax efficient wealth management, Matt is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
 
Outside of his professional life, Matt is a happily married to his wife Chelsey and a proud father to three energetic boys.  He values quality time with his family and enjoys travelling, playing sports and relaxing at the family acreage.  His commitment to balance in both his personal and professional life is central to his approach to financial planning. 

Jason Mandes

Associate Consultant

Jason joined Schiller, Spence & Associates in 2018. Jason graduated from Lakeland College with a diploma in Professional Accounting and earned his Bachelor of Commerce from Athabasca University. He believes in helping clients achieve their goals through comprehensive planning. Jason gives back to the community as a volunteer with MS Walk and the Salvation Army Food Drive.

Cameron Wheeler

Associate Consultant

Cam joined Schiller, Spence and Associates in 2022.  He was with IG Wealth Management from 2015-2018 as a Consultant running his own practice. Cam’s outgoing and positive attitude he brings to our clients and team is contagious. Cam is born and raised in Lloydminster and actively involved in the community. In 2021 he completed the Gift to Health by running 73km in 12 hours organized by Lloydminster Region Health Foundation. They raised over $250,000 for Lloydminster community. He loves anything outdoors, golf, running and any physical challenge!

Denise Leslie

Senior Assistant

Denise joined our team as a Senior Assistant in 2015 with her long-time friend and colleague Bill Spence. With her industry experience, Denise’s hands-on, full-service approach has allowed her to develop strong and lasting client relationships and enabled her to offer sound, appropriate advice as she strives to continually enhance the overall client experience.

Heidi Fiedler

Assistant

Heidi joined us as an Assistant in 2024 bringing with her ten plus years of experience in administration and customer service.

Her cheerful disposition, resourcefulness and strong organizational skills comes into play daily when connecting with clients and working alongside the Schiller, Spence, and Associates team.

When she isn’t multitasking at the office you will see her out in the community volunteering or creating meaningful memories with her daughter and two sons.

Noah Sobon

Noah joined Schiller, Spence & Associates in 2025. Noah graduated from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology with his Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance. Noah is passionate about lifelong learning and is dedicated to making a meaningful difference for clients.

Outside of work and studying, Noah enjoys staying active through sports, watching captivating movies and spending time outdoors.