Montreal, QC – March 30, 2026 — PWL Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of France Kingsbury as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer (CCO)*, effective March 30, 2026. This strategic addition to the firm’s leadership team reflects PWL’s continued growth and its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory excellence as it expands across Canada.
France Kingsbury, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer (CCO)*
France Kingsbury brings extensive experience in securities regulation, compliance leadership, and wealth management. A member of the Quebec Bar, she is widely recognized for her depth of regulatory expertise and her ability to navigate complex legal and compliance environments.
From 2003 to 2016, Kingsbury held progressively senior roles at the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), including Senior Legal Counsel. During her tenure, she interpreted securities and derivatives regulations, drafted legal opinions, and worked closely with Quebec’s Ministry of Finance to negotiate legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Following her time at the AMF, Kingsbury spent seven years with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) as Regional Director of Regulation. In this role, she led regulatory oversight initiatives, managed relationships with dealer members, and served as a key liaison with regulatory authorities.
Most recently, Kingsbury served as Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President at iA Private Wealth, where she led national compliance teams, established and oversaw firm-wide policies and procedures, and acted as the ultimate designated person responsible for compliance.
“France’s appointment represents a significant step forward for PWL as we continue to grow and evolve,” said Brenda Bartlett, President of PWL Capital. “Her combination of regulatory insight, leadership experience, and practical expertise in wealth management is exceptionally rare. As we expand our footprint across Canada through acquisitions, having someone of France’s calibre ensures we remain grounded in the principles that define us: client-first thinking, people-first culture, and operational excellence.”
Kingsbury will be based in PWL’s Montreal office and will work closely with Karine and the firm’s Compliance team to strengthen and scale PWL’s regulatory framework in alignment with its growth strategy.
“Attracting a leader like France is a strong signal of what we are building at PWL,” Bartlett added. “We are investing in talent and infrastructure to support our mission to helping all Canadians.”
This appointment underscores PWL Capital’s commitment to building a national platform rooted in rigorous planning, advice, and disciplined governance.
*Subject to CIRO approval
About PWL Capital
Founded in 1996 in Montreal, Canada, PWL is a retirement and wealth firm with over $7B in AUM that offers holistic, full-service wealth management expertise to Canadians. For over 30 years, PWL has offered wealth management services, integrated investment management, and financial planning services (tax, retirement and estate strategies) with offices across Canada. For more information, visit pwlcapital.com.
Portfolio Management and brokerage services are offered by PWL Capital Inc., which is regulated by Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), and is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).
Financial planning and insurance products are offered by PWL Advisors Inc., and is regulated in Ontario by Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) and in Quebec by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). PWL Advisors Inc. is not a member of CIPF.
