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Angela Mercier  is owner of Mediation and Financial Services, which is a unique business that
combines
mediation training and financial expertise with helping couples,
families, and business partners’ work through difficult conversations leading
to a settlement agreed to by all parties.  Mediation is designed to defuse conflict and
promote communication with all parties.

.Angela
has over 20 years of business experience which include automotive, financial
and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  Angela faced the challenges of restructuring
her entire life after experiencing a particularly challenging divorce.  By shifting her professional focus from the
automotive industry to the financial industry, Angela’s goal was to understand
how the experience of divorce could be made less emotionally frustrating,
stressful, and financially problematic. She has been an advocate for a new
approach ever since. Angela realized that communication and co-operation
between a handful of key people during the separation process greatly improved
the experience for all involved and created better outcomes.

  In the last 10 years Angela has had extensive
training and experience dealing with both family and business conflicts and/or
disputes.  In 2016 she became a Qualified
Mediator with ADR Atlantic Institute and a member with Family Mediation Canada.  In 2019 Angela began her training as a
Certified Conflict Management specialist and was completed in early 2020 as well
completed her CEA (Certified Executor Advisor) designation in February 2020. Angela plans
to finish her CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) in 2020. 

Angela believes that conflicts and/or disputes is an
industry that is not going away in fact her practice has shifted in recent years
from 100 % of her mediation files dealing with divorce to now 30% dealing with
Business disputes and 30% dealing with family disputes over wills and estates
with the balance of  40 %  dealing with parenting plan issues and
divorce mediation.

Angela is passionate
about helping clients keep their dispute out of the court where there is one
winner and one loser.  In an ADR process
such as mediation and conflict management it promotes a win- win outcome.

Taking the time to listen and learn about
your personal goals and dreams is the approach I take to financial
planning before any solutions are recommended.  I strive to build long
term, tax efficient financial strategies that are unique to your
economic life, always putting your best interests first.

I recognize that everyone’s situation is
different and your financial plan must reflect that. Together we will
build a plan that will help you reach your financial destination on
time, while managing unforeseen risk along the way, ensuring you
permanent financial security.

A Certified Financial Planner with an
accounting background, I have over nineteen years in the financial
services industry.  I have served on the local chapter of the Financial
Advisor’s Society of Canada (Advocis), helping other advisors adhere to a
high standard of professionalism by providing advanced education
opportunities and regular updates.  I spend my spare time volunteering
in the community or golfing, hiking, and spending time with our family
horses.

I am also an Elder Planning Counselor (EPC).

I have been in the financial industry with Edward Jones for over a decade. As a financial advisor, I believe it is important to invest my time to understand what you are working towards before we even touch on investments. No two people are the same - so your financial goals and investment strategies should be as individual as you are.

My approach with my clients is simple and straightforward. We start with the basics of understanding you: what brings you in to see me, your unique story and life purpose, your family and attitude surrounding finances. By asking these questions, I can understand you and get a more complete picture of your life and where you want to go.

Once we have a plan in place for where you want to go, we can determine how you can get there by selecting the right investment products for you, creating personalized savings strategies, setting up insurance protection, working through estate considerations, transitioning wealth, etc. We then monitor your progress - making sure you stay on track for achieving your goals, determine if adjustments need to be made, and celebrate when your goals have been achieved.

I find that it is equally important that you get to know me, so I always ask what questions you have, and am open and honest about myself as an individual. I was born and raised in Saskatoon. My mother was a secretary in the Catholic School System, my father was a postal worker and a farmer in the Hafford (now Hanley) area. I am a mother to a five-year-old boy named Caleb who keeps me on my toes. I have six nieces, three sisters, and two big german-shepherd crosses who keep me busy throughout the year. I enjoy running along the river trails, gardening and spending time with my friends and family.

I love being part of people’s lives and having the opportunity to make a positive impact on their well-being. To me, this career is a lifestyle; my favorite part being that I can work with wonderful people as a financial guide and teacher - coaching you through life's transitions, challenges and milestones.

If my process resonates with you, call the office to speak with either Jackie or Susan to schedule an introduction over a cup coffee.

I look forward to partnering with you on your life's journey.

Kayla Michalenko
306-242-6625
kayla.michalenko@edwardjones.com

Diana joined the insurance business as an Sales Agent with Mutual Life following her graduation from Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. Following a 14 year sales career, she transitioned into specialist roles with Long Term Care Insurance,  Estate Planning, Large Case Consulting and Advisor training and development. 2022 marks her 40th year in the life insurance industry!

She is currently Manager Tax Retirement & Estate Planning with Empire Life

Designations CLU, RHU, CEA

As a Senior Investment Advisor and Associate Portfolio Manager with TD Wealth Private Investment Advice.  

I service High Net Worth clients and business owners, managing their holistic financial plan.  

I focus on getting a deep understanding of all aspects relating to their financial and family dynamics, and work on strategies to guide and service their needs. 

I am passionate about educating and empowering clients with the right tools and knowledge to feel more confident and provide them with peace of mind.