I am an advisor with Blue Sky Financial Planning - an independent , comprehensive financial planning firm. I have been working in this industry since 1979 and hold the CFP, CLU and CHFC professional designations. One of the proprietary services I offer is " Legacy Now!" which promotes intergenerational communication regarding transferring family values, traditions , folklore and wealth.
Henry Katz MBA, P.ADM, CFP, RFP, FCIS, CEA
Henry Katz has over 35 years experience between accounting and the financial services sector.
Henry also devoted over 26 years to teaching at an Ontario College where he was a Professor, curriculum designer and the Program Coordinator of the highly successful and industry - Certified Financial Planning, Graduate Certificate program.
Henry was nominated for TV Ontario's Best Lecturer 2010 Competition and is a recipient of the international 2008 Award for Teaching Excellence.
His professional designations include: Fellow of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS); Certified Financial Planner (CFP),Certifed Executor Advisor (CEA) and Registered Financial Planner (RFP). In Canada, the Registered Financial Planner (RFP) designation is administered by The Institute of Advanced Financial Planners.
Henry has authored and co-authored finance texts and has been a public speaker.
His experience includes management in a public accounting firm; business auditor with Canada Revenue Taxation; director of finance for a number of privately owned businesses and teaching.
Henry's desire is to work closely with clients to achieve their goals motivated him to move into the financial services industry.
Henry's passion is to work closely with individuals applying key principles to all areas of their life: Time, wealth wisdom, relationships and reputation. These are all important facets of life that lead to financial success.
I love people. In fact, my greatest motivation as a financial advisor is using my knowledge to help others succeed.
Getting to know the people I work with and staying connected to them is not only a great joy for me but also a benefit for my clients because, in order to develop customized financial strategies, I need to understand what is most important to them. Close personal relationships help me do that.
In both our branch and behind the scenes at Edward Jones, we are truly focused on you. Thousands of associates and advanced technologies support my branch office so that we can help you, alongside our firm’s seven million clients, reach your long-term financial goals, protect your family and transfer your investments to the next generation in the most tax-efficient way. My Branch Office Administrator, Lisa Seeley, helps ensure you receive the highest level of service.
I have worked in several roles at Edward Jones since I started in 1999, including product development, in-depth retirement planning advice, and coaching and training to help teams deliver an ideal client experience. In 2017, I became a financial advisor to share my knowledge and expertise with others.
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Economics and I am a Certified Financial Planner® professional and Life Insurance Agent. With over 28 years in financial services, I am equipped to help you navigate through decisions to prepare for the future.
Raised in Toronto, I am thrilled to be living in my husband’s hometown of Port Elgin with our two daughters. We moved here in 2017 and have been welcomed to Saugeen Shores with open arms. I love spending time with my family and enjoy my work with the School Community Council and serving on the Board of Directors for the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce. I am also active with the Chantry Island Cham-bettes (fun group of ladies).
I joined financial and insurance industry in 2014. I also provide strategic leadership
to the advisory team at my business with a focus on best
practices for wealth management, insurance protection and estate planning.
I am also actively involved in the investment and insurance management business where I personally serves the needs of my diverse
clientele. I specializes in providing unique tax and estate planning
solutions to professionals and business owners. I believe that financial fulfillment
begins with envisioning your goals. As a Financial advisor, my goal
is to help you experience financial fulfillment by assisting you in discovering
what is most important to you. With your priorities as a foundation, I am to
provide personalized, quality advice; tailored specifically with your goals in
mind. As a professional in the financial and insurance services
industry, I have had the pleasure of assisting many individuals over the past
8 years and counting. Throughout this time, I have spent much time educating
myself on how to best help clients achieve financial fulfillment through attending
many industry conferences and by taking relevant courses. I approach all
relationships with integrity, honesty and good values and have adopted this golden rule: “Treat others the same way that you want to be treated". My goal is to simplify your financial and insurance experience by listening to what you want and then working with you to select
options best suited to your personality. I also beleive in self growth and continue learning. I came across the CEA and I become quickly interested as I found lots of useful information that is beneficial to my clients and I. My goal is to help you, so let me to do it.
I'm just a helpful software engineer.
Bonita Jane Kee ensures
that clients are taken care of in an honest, efficient and prompt
manner. I bring a vast amount of knowledge; as prior to being an investment fund advisor and insurance agent my previous experience included being on the
management team for a publicly traded securities registration systems
company and as Operations Manager at Financial Literacy Counsel Inc. I am currently insurance licensed, MFDA licensed and a member of
Advocis.
I believe in a holistic approach to clients’ finances, helping create the right balance. For over 20 years, I’ve enjoyed getting to know my clients and helping them make sense of their goals and objectives. And, as life changes, so does our journey together.
My passion to help people protect their finances is what drove me to become a financial advisor! From an early age I sought opportunities to help others, through volunteering and work. My interest in finances took me on a journey working in banking, life insurance, health and out-of-country medical coverage, and to being a financial advisor.
I take pride in keeping my practice up to date in an ever-changing industry, including learning what government programs, employee benefit programs, pension benefits and other new opportunities are available. I began volunteering with Advocis (The Financial Advisors Association of Canada) early in my career and am currently the Bay of Quinte Chapter president. Membership in the Canadian Institute of Certified Executive Advisors helps keep me up to date on issues concerning executors of wills and estates.
Being actively involved in the financial and business community is important to me. Through my role as a member of the Manulife Bank Advisory Council, I help close gaps between the company’s offerings and clients’ needs. As a director of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, I stay current with important community and political issues, and can help refer clients to other professionals in the community.
During my personal time, I enjoy reading and making crafts such greeting cards, scrapbooks, and wood projects. I love spending time with our grandchildren. My husband, Norm, and I also like to travel and walk on beaches we discover. And whenever possible, I volunteer, do charity work, and help with local schools.
Estate planning and compliance has become a significant amount of the work I prepare. Being a manager at Avail LLP I have had the opportunity to learn and grow within our estate group. My goals are to assist clients with estate planning to ensure their wishes are met with the least amount of tax liabilities and help executors and families through a challenging time.
CFP, CLU, EPC, CEA....Starting out in 1985 at the bank, I choose to enter into this wonderful profession out a sincere desire to assist individuals who wanted help in securing their dreams and protecting their future. I care more about you, than anyone who doesn't share your last name! I help set a path for clarity and purpose, and put you on a road that you never want to stop travelling. Live your purpose and honour your dreams! I'm committed. Are you?
I provide educational seminars and personal consultation to families and individuals to properly prepare their Estate/ Executor and final arrangements.
I Have a BSc, M.A., and CPC ( certified preplanning consultant)
I support local community groups, churches and other non-profit organizations with fundraiser sponsorships.
I am a chartered accountant whose practice is restricted to fee for service only estate planning. I hold the TEP and CEA designations and complete about 120 estate plans each year for my clients of all sizes and complexities. I serve on the board of the Waterloo Wellington Estate Planning Council and am also the resident estate planner affiliated with the Henry Walser Funeral Home in Kitchener.
Life transition specialist. Partner with and help for those in life changes.
CIM®, CEPA®, CEA®, DFSA®, FCSI®