I began my career in banking and accounting, and established several companies: insurance brokerages, pension and employee benefit consulting firms, as well as estate planning consulting companies. My career has taken me to the boardroom and kitchen tables. My experience in corporate and personal finance has led me to consult on exit strategies for my clients and their companies.
Though my work in estate and financial planning, I have been a speaker and chairman of seminars on estate preservation and charitable giving. A Co-founder of the Halifax Estate Planning Council. My clients knew me as a trusted financial advisor who delivered creative financial solutions to their complex financial challenges. I performed for my clients as 100% independent of any financial company, enabling me to offer the best possible advice based on their unique needs.
My work in the estate planning field has led me to now focus on Funeral Pre- Planning, "The Missing Link in Estate Planning" I now am associated with JA Snow Funeral Home in Halifax (Dignity Memorial, largest funeral provider in North America) I am a pre- arrangement advisor, counselling families on the important decisions that must be made at an emotional and difficult time in their lives.
My financial background, and knowledge of financial products, bodes well for working with other advisors on independent executorships.
I'm a partner with the firm Lifelong Financial Solutions. We offer full financial planning services specializing in insurance planning, retirement planning, and estate planning. Our goal is to help clients develop sound financial plans that enable them to meet their goals and aspirations through every stage of life.
CH Financial Group Inc. is committed to providing exceptional insurance solutions and exploring both public and private market opportunities. Our mission is to enhance the financial well-being of our clients by offering comprehensive and innovative services. We strive to deliver personalized advice, maintain the highest standards of integrity, and foster long-term relationships built on trust and excellence.
As a child I was precocious, competitive and loved learning, math and numbers came easy for me. When I was eight, I got my first job, selling greeting cards door-to-door, and depositing hard-earned dollars into my bank account. While I loved making money, I was very intentional about how I spent it, I always had a goal - my bike, my watch, my camera. I became very self-sufficient. I thought being a CPA would be ideal, but it wasn’t just the numbers I loved, it was more the influence I could have in helping others.
When I became a financial advisor, I quickly learned that, while I loved managing money, to my female clients, money and investing made them feel overwhelmed, uncomfortable and less than capable. I knew these women were smart and capable, so I began to focus on them, what was important to them and then steadily engaging them in the world of finance in a way that empowered them.
That’s why my true purpose is about creating an environment where every woman and their family is encouraged to learn, to grow and to gain the knowledge they need to feel confident in their financial future.
I use a savvy, confident lifestyle approach to address the unique challenges that face many women. By gently guiding them through my established process, I design prioritized goals that are aligned with their values and vision. A personal investment strategy is created to balance their desire for safety with their need for income and growth.
If this approach appeals to you and your family, please call me.
I joined Edward Jones after a successful career as a Chartered Professional Accountant. I proudly earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan. More recently, I achieved the Certified Financial Planner®, the Designated Financial Services Advisor (DFSA™) and the Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) designations.
I am active in the Saskatoon community, and am on the U of S Board of Governors, and I chair the boards for Quint Development Corporation and the People Bridge Advocacy. In 2017, I was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction Award.
Lesley has worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years, earning her Certified Financial Planning Designation in 2020. Lesley is passionate about educating her clients and helping them navigate the world of financial planning.
My goal is to create and sustain value in the lives of everyone I meet. I work to make sure your home, business and lifestyle is protected. To do so I use Life Insurance, Investment, Health Benefit and Living Benefit Plans that best fit the needs and lifestyle of my clients.
Financial Advisor helping clients with retirement and estate planning.