Adrian Manmohan

Director

Adrian has over thirty-two years’ experience in the financial services sector. Thirty of those years have been at WISE where he moved from an Investment Analyst to his current position of Director. He also spent two years as Manager of Investment Services at ANSA Merchant Bank Limited.

Adrian is responsible for all trading and back-office operations of WISE. He ensures that the operations of the Company are efficient, timely, relevant and within the confines of the law while providing a superior level of service to all clients.

Adrian holds a BA in Economics from McMaster University, MSc in Financial Management from Heriot – Watt University and has completed the Canadian Securities Course (Honours).

Alana Douglas

Manager - Client Service & Operations

Alana joined WISE in February 2020 in the role of Manager - Investment Sales. In this role she successfully managed a portfolio of retail, high net worth and institutional clients.

Alana has over 25 years of experience in the Banking Sector. She held various positions at RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad and Tobago) Limited from operations to retail and commercial banking, gaining many years of experience in customer service and managing high net worth clients.

Alana is a graduate of The University of Sunderland with a BSc in Business Management and has also completed training in several international professional courses in the areas of Credit Risk Management, Selling Skills and Negotiation, Customer Service and Moody’s.

As a Sales Professional with many years of experience, Alana prides herself on maintaining the highest quality customer experience at all times, resulting in many long-term relationships and loyal clients wherever she goes.

Salma Ali

Equity Trader

Salma joined WISE in April 1998. She filled the post of Assistant Accountant before being promoted to Accountant in 2001, when she completed her ACCA accreditation. In June 2005, Salma took on a new challenge at WISE and became the Equity Trader, a post she currently holds. She is a Registered Representative with the Trinidad & Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission since November 2006. During her tenure, Salma was involved in a number of different IPOs, Rights Issues, Bonus Issues and Share Buy-Back Programs.

Candice Bhagan

Fixed Income Trader

Candice has over twenty one years’ experience in the financial service sector. She has regional experience as she held several positions within the banking industry from Retail and Commercial Banking, Field Risk, Treasury and Products & Marketing. She joined WISE in 2017 as the Investment Analyst where she moved to her current position of Fixed Income Trader.

She is responsible for managing all correspondence and compliance with local and international counter parties in relations to fixed income trading. Candice ensures all trade executions are completed in a timely and accurate manner, while obtaining best pricing for the client.

She holds a BA in Business Management from the University of Sunderland and an MBA from Heriot – Watt University.

Melanie Lawrence

Manager - Investment Sales

Melanie joined WISE in August 2024 as Manager - Investment Sales. With over ten years’ experience in the financial industry, holding previous positions as Senior Investment Advisor, Insurance Specialist and Insurance Agent at other financial institutions.

In her previous roles she achieved recognition as a Top Sales Performer by exceeding her sales targets.

Melanie completed the International Certificate in Wealth & Investment Management from The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) and holds a Professional Certificate for Financial Advisors Program (Cert. F.A.) with a Specialization in Banking. She is looking forward to taking her career and academically certification to another level.

Shauna Thompson

Manager - Investment Sales

Shauna joined the WISE family on June 1, 2025, as a Manager – Investment Sales after successfully holding previous positions as Trading Strategist and Merchant Banking Associate at another financial intuitions. With over 10 years’ experience in the financial service sector mainly concentrated around investments, Shauna prides herself in creating and managing investments for her clients.

Shauna holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics Minor Statistics and Actuarial Science (First Class Honors) and is currently finalizing her Masters in Statistic at University of the West Indies.

Adrian Nuzum

Manager - Investment Sales

Adrian joined the Wise Team in March 2026, bringing over 8 years of progressive experience in financial markets. Having advanced from Trading Assistant to Senior Trader at a leading financial institution, Adrian has developed deep expertise across multiple asset classes in both local and international markets. His hands-on background positions him to provide valuable insights and guidance to investors seeking to optimize their portfolios and achieve their financial objectives.

Adrian holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. Committed to continuous professional development, he is actively exploring advanced certifications and opportunities to deepen his expertise in Trinidad and Tobago's dynamic financial landscape. Outside of his technical skills, Adrian is dedicated to building strong client relationships and delivering personalized investment solutions.