Our Team
Our team is committed to serving our clients with integrity, transparency, discipline, and accountability. We take great pride in what we do and provide quality service through financial expertise, teamwork, and dedication. We come from diverse backgrounds in the area of finance, wealth and risk management, and client relationship services.
Ludmil NatchevPrincipal
Ludmil Natchev started Bristol Capital Management in 2018 with the goal of raising the standard for financial planning. He leads our advisory team and supervises the day-to-day activities of the firm. Prior to that he spent 8 years as an investment advisor with Manulife Securities where he created retirement plans and investment portfolios for private clients.
Ludmil earned a Bachelor of Commerce in finance and accounting from McGill University. He is a Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Investment Manager.
Brent ReillyPrivate Wealth Advisor
Brent Reilly joined Bristol Capital Management in 2019 as a Private Wealth Advisor. Brent focuses on building tailor-made investment portfolios for retail clients. He analyzes our clients’ circumstances in-depth to develop customized retirement plans for them. He recognizes the importance of understanding our clients’ unique objectives before making any investment recommendations. Prior to joining Bristol Capital, Brent was an Advisor with Manulife Wealth.
Brent earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with an emphasis in Economics and Finance from the University of Guelph and holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
Andy NguyenPrivate Wealth Advisor
Andy Nguyen joined Bristol Capital Management in 2019 as an Associate. Andy utilizes his extensive industry knowledge to provide tax-efficient analysis and applications for each clients' unique financial situations. Prior to joining Bristol Capital, Andy was an Associate with Manulife Securities and a Financial Services Representative with Toronto Dominion since his first year in university.
Andy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario.
Sam TziougrasPrivate Wealth Advisor
Sam Tziougras joined Bristol Capital Management in 2021, drawn to the firm's commitment to a client-first approach. He specializes in implementing evidence-based investment portfolios tailored to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals, minimize taxes, plan for retirement, and manage their estate strategies. Sam firmly believes in the importance of personalized holistic financial plans for each client, recognizing the uniqueness of every individual situation. Prior to joining Bristol Capital, he worked on the IT Customer Solutions Engineering team at Celestica.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with a specialization in Finance from Western University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), and is licensed to provide discretionary portfolio management.
Rodrigo AnzolaPrivate Wealth Advisor
Rodrigo Anzola joined Bristol Capital Management in 2022 as an Associate. Rodrigo focuses on business development and preparing personalized financial projections for clients in order to identify opportunities for tax savings. Prior to joining Bristol Capital, Rodrigo was the Program Manager at Bronte Harbour Yacht Club.
Rodrigo earned a Bachelor of Arts, Honours Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. At Western, Rodrigo was involved in various finance clubs and stock pitch competitions where he developed a comprehensive understanding of capital markets and investment management.
Felix KochanczykDirector of Operations
Felix Kochanczyk joined Bristol Capital Management in 2022 as Relationship and Operations Manager, and now oversees the firm’s operations and business development efforts, while leading the client relationship management team. His primary focus is to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the client experience through the integration of advanced software systems. Before joining Bristol Capital, Felix played a key role in business operations at Aquiform.
Felix holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Law & Society, with a specialization in legal policy, from York University. He also earned a Diploma from Mohawk College and is currently working towards completing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Carleton University.
Sylvia LesicRelationship Manager
Sylvia Lesic joined Bristol Capital Management in 2018 as a Relationship Manager. Sylvia provides clients with a reliable point of contact for arranging meetings, answering questions, and elaboration on key concepts. She has over 20 years of executive client relationship management experience.
Sylvia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo.
Lyubina MartinovaLead Relationship Manager
Lyubina Martinova joined Bristol Capital Management in 2019 as a Relationship Manager. Lyubina manages relationships with stakeholders and partners and co-leads the business development and operations strategy. She has diverse experience in finance and relationship management through her work in the USA, South America, Europe, and Asia. Prior to joining Bristol Capital, Lyubina was a Private Wealth Vice President and Risk Analyst with Goldman Sachs New York.
Lyubina earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from the all women's college Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, USA.
Oren RusagaraAssociate
Oren Rusagara joined Bristol Capital Management in 2023 as a summer Associate and transitioned to a full-time Associate role in 2024. Oren specializes on business development and plays a key role in building personalized financial plans to optimize clients' investment portfolios and retirements strategies. Prior to joining Bristol Capital Management, Oren held various roles within the financial service industry.
Oren earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario.
Josh BissessarAssociate
Josh joined Bristol Capital Management in 2024 and is currently serving as an Associate. Josh is a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in accounting, finance, and data analytics. Josh brings valuable expertise from his previous role at TELUS Health, where he gained experience working with employee benefits, retirement, and pension plan services. His career also includes a significant role as a Business Analyst in the Public Sector for the Toronto District School Board Plant operations and sustainability.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from Ryerson University, and advanced diploma in Accounting and Finance from Seneca College. He also holds a certification of Data Analytics from the University of Toronto.
Syed BukhariAssociate
Syed Bukhari joined Bristol Capital Management in 2024 as an Associate. Syed acts as a dependable point of contact for clients, coordinating meetings and ensuring that their service requirements are met efficiently. Prior to joining Bristol Capital, Syed worked for luxury hotels for over 10 years globally that solely focused on guest relations and revenue management.
Syed earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from George Brown College.