I am committed to helping you achieve your financial goals. Specializing in retirement income, risk management and estate planning strategies for both individuals and business owners. I work with clients to design a personal Financial Plan to meet their unique goals. I offer a wide range of investment (including Responsible Investments) and insurance related products, to meet the needs of each individual.
Services offered: Will & Estate planning
Janine Guenther
I have over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba along with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designations.
Professionally, I am a member of CFA Institute and the CMT Association. My volunteer roles with CFA Institute include past president of CFA Vancouver, past President’s Council Representative (PCR) for Canada on the global Board of CFA Institute, Exam Grading, Standard Setting, the Nominating Committee and the Disciplinary Review Committee. For the CMT Association, I am a past member of the Curriculum Committee.
I was a proud volunteer for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics serving as the timer for the Figure Skating events. This role arose from a 25-year volunteer career in Figure Skating as an internationally ranked judge. In my community, I am currently a citizen member of the District of West Vancouver finance committed and a board member on the West Vancouver Community Centres Society. I am involved in volunteer activities at the school our children attend and the sports that they play.
One of the accomplishments in my life that I am most proud of is training and running a marathon in the year that I turned 50. I have always been athletic but never a runner (I am still not a runner) but was able to make a few lifestyle choices and learned how to make this happen! I am proud finisher of the New York Marathon and a few half marathons and 10K’s since then!
Douglas Griffioen
We are independent Financial Planners. We work to achieve the best retirement for you with a view to passing on as much as possible to your beneficiaries. We do Holistic Retirement Planning and Estate Planning. We use various tools including Charitable Giving, Tax Reduction strategies and Insurance strategies.
Sara Gooderham
Over the past 28 years, Sara has built her practice as investment advisor and financial planner, guided by her core business values of integrity, transparency, trust and respect.
From social entrepreneur in the 1980’s to financial advisor since 1993, Sara has long believed in the power of business to contribute to positive change in society.
She is passionate about responsible investing, and helping people meet their financial goals, in concert with their personal values.
For many years, Sara was an Executive member of the Ethical Investment Group (EIG), an investment club in Montreal, dedicated to proving that investors can do well while doing good! Also a lover of the arts, Sara acted as President of the board of directors at Youtheatre for over 15 years, and remains an active supporter.
Angela Garland, CFP®
Along with my husband, Nathan, and our three wonderful daughters, I am an active member of St. Jacobs Mennonite Church. In my spare time you’ll find me enjoying my family, and playing slo-pitch in the summer months.
I love my job! I started my career at Kindred in 2006 after graduating from the University of Manitoba. I have filled various roles and gained extensive knowledge in many areas of financial services. I value the opportunity to meet members, build long-term relationships, and work together with other staff to assist members in making knowledgeable and informed decisions about their investments and future savings. I’m motivated in my work, knowing that members place their trust in me and have given me the opportunity to share my knowledge with them as I participate in planning for their future. I always follow up with members to make sure they receive excellent service!
A J Gardner Frost
We work with people interested in aligning personal values with investment decisions to create long term wealth. Together we aim to understand your current situation and desired lifestyle and build a plan using the most tax effective strategies available. Our team in concert with your advisers help you achieve peace of mind through financial confidence.
Jeff Foster, CFP®
I view myself as someone who looks out for others. I’m passionate about providing the best advice and guidance to help ensure our members have the peace of mind knowing they are on track to achieve their financial goals; whether it is access to education or financial freedom in retirement. My ability to be a compassionate listener has helped me build relationships and understand each member’s needs.
I’m able to provide a holistic, unbiased view of your finances from a faith perspective. I began my career in financial services in 2004 and have attained the Certified Financial Planner and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations. I specialize in advanced Wealth Management Techniques and Portfolio Construction.
Drew Ferrie
Solely focused on providing exceptional investment management services to my clients.
I am committed to helping my clients fund retirements, college educations, homes, travel, and more through the intelligent allocation of their investable assets. Combining market wisdom, behavioral finance knowledge and technology, along with customized planning expertise, courtesy of Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited,* I help guide my clients towards achieving their personal financial goals.
Helping you reach your goals.
While working with you to craft and update your investment strategy, we will spend time discussing your ability and willingness to take risk. Risk tolerance is central to our approach, and your risk tolerance level will often evolve over time as circumstances change. Incorporating a socially responsible investment overlay to this strategy is part of the process. The three pillars of socially responsible investing are Environmental, Social and Governance factors, or ESG. Investments are selected for positive ESG performance relative to industry peers. This also includes avoiding companies that do not meet certain ESG performance thresholds. More than ever, having positive ESG measures for individual companies helps the bottom line on an ongoing basis and helps drive investment returns. I have a broad view of what constitutes risk. There is, of course, familiar investment risk. But what about the effect of inflation on cash flows? What about the risks that may arise from working for and then investing in one company and/or one industry? How might changes in tax laws impact your ability to grow your assets over the long-term? As a client, I will help you understand risk – and then, after understanding your full financial picture, create a portfolio to help you appropriately balance risk and reward. As your life and circumstances change, I am by your side, working to ensure your portfolio stays current. When I understand and align the critical components of your financial health, you are able to enjoy a greater sense of confidence in your ability to achieve your financial goals. What happens when the market goes down? Stick to your strategy! It is a matter of indisputable fact; markets go up and, yes, markets go down. The key to long term success – and the secret to weathering the storm – is taking a long term approach, and having a portfolio designed to help you reach your financial goals, despite market turbulence. A good portfolio includes having the right balance of equities and fixed income. These proportions are determined based on your unique circumstances, financial goals and risk tolerance. It also means keeping that balance in the face of what happens in the market day to day, or week to week. It is not just about your investments; it’s about insurance, wills, trusts and taxes and how each affects the other. A well-crafted investment strategy transcends each of these areas and works together, today and tomorrow.
*Available through Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited (OBFSL). OBFSL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Odlum Brown Limited offering life insurance products, retirement, estate and financial planning exclusively to Odlum Brown clients.
Fred Feistmann
In Fred’s experience, as wealth is realized there is an increasing need for financial and estate planning. Fred’s commitment to you begins with the development of a sound, long-term financial strategy – leaving you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your financial objectives are consistent with your personal objectives.
In addition to his wealth of experience, Fred draws upon his background in finance. Fred currently holds his Canadian Investment Manager designation and has received the accreditation required to provide discretionary investment management services. Fred has also been recognized by the Canadian Securities Institute for his academic accomplishments in the Canadian Securities Course, the Professional Financial Planning Course and the Conduct and Practices Course. He earned Awards of Excellence, which are only presented to the top 1% of the candidates across Canada. Fred has also completed both the Options and Futures licensing courses and has his Life Level II insurance license.
Born in the United States and raised in B.C., Fred brings a wide range of experience to his position at RBC Dominion Securities. Fred attended the University of British Columbia where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He then spent nine years in the Nicola Valley working for local ranches such as Douglas Lake, Quilchena, Nicola and the Gang Ranch. Along the way, he has completed both Kolbe and Kolbe Youth Certification courses and is a graduate of World Wide School of Auctioneering. Fred enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his two young sons, Mason and Connor, and his wife, Charlene.
Christian Farstad
Scotia Wealth Management is an innovative team-based approach to wealth management that addresses the entirety of your life – your family, your business, your future – one facet at a time.
As part of the team, Christian Farstad builds customized, tax-efficient portfolios that rigorously reflect a client’s income, capital preservation, asset growth expectations, and tolerance for risk.