Our team.

Michael Konopaski is the Managing Director of Designed Wealth USA and brings 30 years of experience building and leading investment dealers across Canada and the U.S. As a former Portfolio Manager (PM) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), he provides strategic direction and guidance to advisors as they develop and grow their practices.

Michael is the founder of the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) Small and Independent Dealer Committee. He has served as Vice-Chair of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) Financial and Operations Advisory Section and is currently a member of the CIRO Ontario District Council. He holds a Master’s in Finance, a PhD in Management, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations.

Ankor Tewari is the Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Designed Wealth USA, where he leads projects that can enhance operational efficiency and business performance. With over a decade of experience in financial services—including wealth management operations and custodial services—he brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to product development, workflow improvements, and process optimization across the firm.

Ankor holds a Master of Science in Economics from Lund University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from Trent University, along with multiple industry proficiency certificates.