Peter Nicholson started his financial services business in 1987 at the age of 22. Since 1995, Peter has been a recognized leader in Canadian tax assisted investments, with a specialized focus on philanthropic tax planning and tax reduction. 

Through his work with countless donors, foundations, institutions, and boards, he has helped generate more than $350 million for client donations. Nicholson is also a generous philanthropist in his own right and a tireless supporter of community initiatives. 

Over the years, Nicholson has served as a dedicated champion and board member for many foundations across Canada, such as Winnipeg’s Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and founder of the Exuma Foundation of Canada. 

In 2025, Nicholson and his wife, Anabel Bane, received the Chai Lifetime Achievement Award at the Feast of Nations Gala in Montreal for their contributions to the Jewish community. 

He is also a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), Association of Fundraising Professionals of Canada (AFP), and a 14-year veteran of the investment club Tiger 21. Since 1993, he has qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table (annual qualification is limited to the top 1 % of finance professionals in the world). 

In 2004, Nicholson started investing in Exuma, in the Bahamas. Years later, in 2012, he purchased 31 villas (40%) at Grand Isle Resort & Residences, a former Four-Season Residence, making him the property’s largest shareholder. Today, Nicholson owns around 20% of this luxurious resort and second-home community. He also has property and hospitality interests on Farmer’s Cay, part of an exclusive 365-island chain in the Exumas. 

He spends his time between Ottawa, Nova Scotia, and Exuma with Anabel and their six children, ranging in age from 29 to 10 years old.