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For more than 23 years, I’ve seen the positive impact of wealth planning and the drawbacks of not having a plan in place. This is why I’m driven to help individuals and families engage in planning conversations and attain wealth wellness—the clarity that comes from financial awareness and the confidence to manage life’s planned and unplanned events.

My vision is that advice is accessible to all, and people will be proactively involved in their wealth planning journey and continuously take action. I believe we achieve this by encouraging people to take ownership of their financial well-being, providing opportunities for continuous learning, and by complementing multi-disciplinary advisors with digital tools. My mission is to inspire people to connect wealth goals with their vision and values, and achieve wealth wellness through knowledge, planning and taking action.

I have been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones for 26 years.

I built a business from zero into a thriving business providing peace of mind for successful people and families, helping many at this point achieive their goals and dreams.

I took the Canadian Securities Course many years ago as well as the PFP course which is now WME. 

Brian has been in the life insurance and financial services industry for over 55 years. He specializes in estate, financial, tax and succession planning for businesses and individuals. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a degree in Actuarial Mathematics, a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Life Underwriter, a Chartered Financial Consultant and a Certified Executor Advisor. He may be contacted at:

Brian A. Harris, B.A., CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., CEA               

Harvest Insurance & Financial Services Inc.

446 Eastbridge Boulevard. Waterloo, ON, N2K 3Y3

Tel: 519-747-7447 or 1-800-353-8058

Fax: 519-747-7447  Email: hifsi@golden.net

Website: www.hifsi.ca                

I am a Self-employed Financial advisor since 1990. Mutual  Funds and other investments through Sterling Mutuals Inc. Individual tax preparation experience since 1992. Life / Accident and Sickness Insurance licensed Level 2 since 1990.

I have Experience in over 100 estate settlements ranging from death claims on policies to terminal tax returns to will and trust consultations. Further I have also been an executor myself for multiple estates.

I have established contacts with legal professionals, mortgage brokers and am looking to build additional quality referal sources for my clients.

Our business is an insurance brokerage and we specialize in providing living benefit coverage in addition to life insurance to our clients.  We also help business owners tailor group insurance or employee benefit programs to their unique needs as well as keeping in mind cost containment strategies.  We also help people assist with their changing insurance needs throughout their lifetime.  

I have an accounting and tax preparation business where we prepare personal, corporate and trust returns. As well, I have a financial service business where we act as a mutual fund and life insurance agent. 

"Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with a passion and reputation for helping everyday people improve their lives by making small, yet meaningful financial improvements. I believe that everyone deserves a sound and practical financial advice. Our effectiveness is due to our excellence in building personal relationships, which can be attributed to our interest in learning about your purpose, your values and your goals. We take no shortcuts when it comes to tax, retirement and estate planning. After due analysis of your situation, we provide advise and products. Some of the products we sell are mutual fund investments, RRSP, TFSA, RESP, annuities, life, disability and critical illness insurance, business and group insurance"

I graduated from Humber College Funeral Services Education and qualified for my Funeral Directors license in 1988. I worked in Toronto until 1994 when I married and relocated to a small town where funeral director positions were few and far between.  I was introduced to Primerica in 2003 and attended an open house. The information I heard that night resonated within me.  I needed to learn about money so  I could help people like myself who needed this information.  I passed my LLQP and was life licensed in 2004. That I was able to really help people financially through education was the best feeling in the world.  In 2008 I was diagnosed with PTSD and was unable to cope working with new clients, so took a job in manufacturing.  I first learned of the CEA program when I had a capsule course for my funeral service continuing education in 2021.  Again; the knowledge I learned during that 2 hours resonated within me.  I needed to learn this. I am finally comfortable with my abilities to rejoin the service industry and feel being a CEA  is certainly a step in the right direction

Catherine serves families and individuals through several Funeral Homes which are owned by one of the largest family owned Canadian firms. While Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every interaction, she is always seeking ways to offer more. In her search for greater knowledge, she has earned the designation of Licensed Funeral Pre-Planner and Certified Executor Advisor. Additionally, Catherine holds the designation of Commissioner for Taking Affidavits.