Who We Are
At Atlas Wealth Financial, our mission is to help business owners and families build meaningful, long-term financial well-being; personally, professionally, and generationally. We combine forward-thinking financial planning expertise with deeply personalized guidance, helping clients make confident decisions aligned with their goals and values.
Led by founder Weston Fader, our wealth management team integrates thoughtful planning, collaborative support, and genuine care into every client relationship.
On this page, you’ll meet the people behind Atlas and discover the key differentiators that shape how we serve our clients and support their journey toward clarity, balance, and long-term purpose.
Atlas Wealth Key Differentiators
Significant Life System™
A proprietary planning framework that helps clients align financial decisions with personal priorities and long-term goals. It focuses on organization, tax-aware planning, protection strategies, and structuring wealth to support meaningful outcomes across generations.
Comprehensive Guidance for Business Owners
We provide structured planning support for business owners preparing for transition, growth, or eventual succession, including:
- Positioning personal and corporate assets during business growth and maturity.
- Cash flow and tax-aware planning for owner-managers.
- Coordination with professionals involved in selling, valuing, or restructuring a business.
- Long-term financial and retirement income planning after a transition or sale.
- Estate and legacy planning considerations for families and shareholders.
(Investment products, if required, are offered exclusively through Raintree Financial Solutions.)
Multigenerational Focus & Personalized Service
We support families through every stage of their financial lives with:
- Long-term, relationship-centred planning
- Engagement across generations
- Purpose-driven guidance tailored to each family’s values
- High-touch communication and meaningful milestone acknowledgment
Our commitment is to help families build continuity, connection, and clarity for the years and generations ahead.
Weston Fader, B.Comm, CFP®, CCS®, CHS®
Principal Financial Consultant
Weston Fader is an experienced financial planner and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners design sustainable financial paths that support both their lifestyle and long-term goals. With more than 15 years in the financial services industry, Weston founded Atlas Wealth Financial to provide practical guidance, structured planning, and support tailored to the realities of entrepreneurship.
A graduate of Saint Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Global Business Management, Weston Fader holds designations as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Cash Flow Specialist (CCS®), and Certified Health Specialist (CHS®). He also created the Significant Life System™, a proprietary planning framework that integrates behavioural cash flow principles, tax-aware strategies, and long-term decision support to help clients align their financial choices with their life priorities.
Weston is also the author of Wealth Management for Business Owners: Keepin’ Your Profits in Your Pockets (2017), where he shares perspectives and interviews with Canadian entrepreneurs to help readers better understand the planning considerations that influence financial well-being.
Beyond his professional work, Weston is committed to community service, athletics, and youth development. He has served as President of the Edmonton Downtown Canadian Progress Club, Vice President of its St. Albert chapter, and Committee Chair for major fundraising initiatives supporting children’s causes.
His approach blends practical expertise with a belief that true wealth supports freedom, legacy, and personal fulfillment.
Melanie Lau, Client Service Manager
Since 2014, Melanie has played a central role in delivering exceptional service and operational excellence at Atlas Wealth Financial. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Alberta and brings wide-ranging experience from roles across multiple industries.
Melanie ensures that clients stay organized and supported throughout their planning journey. Known for her attention to detail and dependable follow-through, she simplifies complex processes and provides clients with high-touch, personalized guidance.
Outside the office, Melanie is a devoted wife, mother, and animal lover who brings warmth and steadiness to every interaction.
Vivian Baia Fader, Client Experience Manager
Vivian maintains meaningful client touchpoints, acknowledges important milestones, and supports families during both the high points and challenging moments in their financial journeys. Her empathy, consistency, and care help strengthen trust and continuity across generations.