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Barbara is licensed as a Certified Executor Advisor and is licensed in BC and Alberta as a Life Insurance Broker.  

Barbara is passionate about working with families and family business owners.  She belongs to a network of like-minded professionals from various disciplines that are available to her clients. This provides the opportunity to provide comprehensive and customized financial solutions to address debt, insurance, investment, tax and estate goals more holistically.

The dynamics of family business are quite familiar to her, as the daughter of long time entrepreneurs in the West Kootenay Region.  She has been married for 22 years and is raising two children, ages 8 & 10.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management from Royal Roads University and currently studies Grade 3 Piano with the Canadian Conservatory of Music, among many other life long learning pursuits of interest that support her family and work.

Extensive experience of 15 years providing holistic financial advice to clients as an Advisor with Sun Life.  June 2021 I made a difficult decision to leave that role and and took several months to determine what my next challenge was going to be. 

Education in the field has always been important to me and, along with the CEA, I have completed the following additional designations over the years: CLU, CFP, MFA-P, RCIS and CHS.

I enjoy developing plans for clients and helping them understand all that is required to achieve their financial goals.  My expertise is definitely on the risk management (insurance) side of the equation and explaining how the various types of coverage work.

Andrew Mackenzie has been in the financial services industry for 32 years, specializing in corporate planning and charitable giving strategies. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in business from Wilfrid Laurier University and later obtained both the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) and Member Trust Institute (MTI) designations

The most rewarding part of Andrew’s career is helping clients achieve meaningful financial outcomes. Whether it’s providing peace of mind in retirement, supporting parents in funding their child’s education, or establishing a lasting legacy, these milestones are what he values most. 

Blair MacLean, RFP,CFP,CLU, RHU

Integrated Family Office offering accounting, financial planning, legal, investment overview

V.P. Compliance & Operations
Ian entered the Financial Services business in 1975 focusing on credit and consumer financing for small business owners. He then developed a practice in Financial Management for business owners and became part of a collaboration of Accountants, Lawyers, Risk Managers as well as a Management Coach. His success in this area allowed him to pursue Estate and Business Succession planning.

In 1989, along with Karl Krokosinski, founded Customplan Financial Advisors Inc. expanding office’s throughout Canada. He was a consultant to the National Office of Equinox Financial Group in the development of the Electronic Sales Platform, including the Financial Needs Analysis and many of its Marketing Concepts.

Ian has written numerous training systems for the industry and has spoken extensively at industry and non-industry venues.

He works with advisors in developing their compliance processes and CRM capabilities.

Ian is licensed in BC, AB, SK, ON, NB, NS , NFLD/LAB and works with clients in all these provinces.
He is also a Registered Deposit broker and a member of Advocis, Independent Financial Brokers, RDBA, and a Life Member of MDRT.

Lawyer with Miltons Estates Law. 

Ontario Estates Solved. 

Independant Insurance and Investment Broker

I have been working in this business for 10 years.  As I journey with my clients I am seeing more complex estates and diverse families. I am a CEA advisor so that I can assist others to navigate some of these complex issues.

I have been in the Insurance and Finance business for over 20 years. My main focus is to help my clients deal with all the "What Ifs" in life that may occur and to help them stay on track for a well planned retirement. As well, help to provide a good grasp of the transfer of the estate when needed.

Kenneth MacQueen MBA, CIM, CFP

Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager – SBW Wealth Management

At SBW Wealth Management, we help clients move beyond the numbers—aligning their wealth with their values, lifestyle, and long-term goals. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, our independent firm provides holistic financial planning, portfolio management, and estate strategies for families, retirees, and business owners across Canada.

I guide clients through all aspects of their financial lives, from investment and retirement planning to estate organization and intergenerational wealth transfer. My background includes over a decade of experience in private wealth management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on leadership and strategy.

What makes our practice unique is the integration of evidence-based investing with deeply personalized planning. We collaborate closely with clients’ accountants, lawyers, and family members to ensure decisions are coordinated and values-driven. Our approach emphasizes clarity, simplicity, and confidence—so clients can focus on living the life they’ve worked hard to build.

Financial Plans without Incentives.

Wealth strategies are designed with a select client in mind. The focus is on objective, comprehensive thinking in collaboration with other professionals to create a benchmark for wealth preservation and growth. Financial planning engagements are independent of any product incentives or referral fees.