Our Team

Assistant Vice President, UTC Advisory Services

Linda Wilson-Mano is a senior manager at the Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation with over ten (10) years of investment management experience. Over the course of her career, she has managed several funds including the Corporation’s flagship equity fund – the Growth and Income Fund. As a former Investment Manager, she brings a strong background in fund management, finance, investments research, new fund development, production promotion and marketing.

Mrs. Wilson-Mano holds a BSc in Industrial Management from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine and also possesses a Masters in Business Management (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business. She also serves on the Board of UTC Fund Services.

Sales Manager

Omar Holder joined the Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation in December 2003. Prior to joining the UTC he spent almost three years at RBC Royal Bank (Trinidad) as a Management Trainee.

Mr. Holder started his career with the UTC in the Marketing, Communications and Distribution Department where he was responsible for sales promotions, sales training, investor education and coordinating the marketing efforts of all UTC sales channels.

Mr. Holder was also responsible for leading the UTC’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts where he was instrumental in the UTC copping the Employer’s Consultative Association’s 2010 Employer of Year Award. He possesses an undergraduate degree in International Finance and Marketing from the University of Miami and a Masters of Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University.

As a Sales Manager, his 11 years of financial services experience will enable him to provide both individual and institutional clients of the UTC Advisory Services Department with the quantitative and qualitative investment advice they need to make informed decisions. When not at work, he spends time with his young family and pursuing entrepreneurial endeavours.

Senior Financial Advisor

Tennille Whiskey started her Investment Management career in November 2007 at the Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation managing one of the Corporation’s top performing fund in both 2009 and 2010. She brings this achievement-focused attitude and knowledge as an investment professional to the UTC Advisory Services Department where she now serves as Senior Financial Advisor.

Ms. Whiskey earned her BSc Economics and an MSc in Industrial Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management from University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. She teaches several finance courses for an International MBA program.

Ms. Whiskey enjoys raising her energetic son, and is an avid baker, currently building a tome of original cupcake recipes.

Senior Financial Advisor

Sherwin M Gill began his career in the local banking industry in 1990 holding positions in several areas of banking operations. In 1996 he joined the Unit Trust Corporation as a Customer Service Representative with a passion for providing service excellence to individual and institutional clients both at home and abroad. During the course of his career at the UTC, he held senior positions in the customer service area as well as key positions in business development and business support systems.

From 2010, Mr. Gill worked closely with the President of UTC Financial Services USA, Inc. and UTC North American Fund, Inc. providing support for these subsidiaries. He played an instrumental role in improving the operational efficiency of the North American Fund and in planning and execution of several marketing initiatives to build the North American Fund brand. With 22 years of financial services experience, Sherwin considers his current role as Financial Advisor to his clients to be most rewarding.

Mr. Gill graduated from the University of London with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems and Management and is currently reading for his MBA from the Heriot Watt University in Scotland. He is the father of two children and enjoys playing the guitar.

Senior Financial Advisor

Rodney Boodram joined the Unit Trust Corporation in June 2019 bringing with him 20 years of experience in the Financial Sector. In his role as Senior Financial Advisor, Rodney is responsible for providing sound financial and investment advice to his clients.

As one of the newest members of our team, Rodney brings a wealth of knowledge garnered during his tenure in the financial sector. He is a qualified Financial Planner with Personal Financial Planning certification (PFP) obtained from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). He is a member of the Institute of Banking and Finance of Trinidad and Tobago and also received a Certificate in Banking and Finance. Additionally, he obtained the Bachelor’s in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies.

Rodney currently serves as a member of the Board of Managers of the Akashbani Presbyterian Church. He is happily married and lives in Debe, South Trinidad. His hobbies are playing cards and reading.

Financial Advisor

Desiree Hackett Murray joined the UTC in July 2005 and has over fifteen years experience in the Financial Services Industry. Her offerings are wide and diversified given her exposure in credit analysis, financial planning, marketing, management, project planning and customer service.

As a Business Development Officer, she was able to plan and deliver over eighty financial planning seminars, attract new high net worth businesses, personalize service to increase clients’ net worth and surpass sales by over 350%.

Desiree graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (First Division) with a concentration in Marketing.

Manager Investment Services & Product Development

Solange Moniquette started her career in the Financial Services Industry and has been employed in the banking and insurance sectors. She has a wealth of experience in the field of research, data collection and statistical analysis. She joined the Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation in 2016 as the Manager – Research & Information.

Solange graduated from the University of Warwick with a Bachelor of Science, Master of Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (BSc MMORSE).