My estate planning business specializes in helping clients create personalized plans to protect their wealth, ensure tax efficient wealth transfer and provide security for future generations. With a focus on charitable giving, asset structuring and strategies tailored to Canadian estate laws, I guide individuals, families and business owners through the complexities of estate planning with clarity and care.
Serving York region and surrounding areas.
I currently work as a Financial Planner with VCU Financial Ltd. and Aviso Wealth Providing tailored investment solutions and long-term strategies, is the focus of my business. Extensive knowledge in the accounting and taxation fields, as well as small business development, also provide additional knowledge & resources that benefit my members.
Originally from the UK Maroof emigrated to Canada in 1999 Maroof is a dynamic multi-faceted individual with substantive knowledge and experience in real estate acquisitions and disposal, real estate investment analysis, valuation and appraisal, building sciences, engineering and consulting, and mortgage brokerage and underwriting practices.
Maroof holds globally recognized real estate specific designations including Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute, Professional Appraiser (AACI, P.App) of the Appraisal Institute of Canada, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) of the CCIM Institute, Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) qualified in Building Surveying holding two current charterships in Project Management and Valuation. He is a licensed Real Estate ‘Broker’ with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), presently fulfilling his second term on the Discipline and Appeals Committee. Maroof is also a licensed ‘Mortgage Broker’ with the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), and hold other relevant credentials not mentioned in this bio.
Professional experience and credentials described have required Maroof demonstrate a dynamic problem-solving and decision-making skill set whilst maintaining impartiality, good judgment, outstanding integrity, and the ability to screen information fairly to validate it's credibility. Maroof possess excellent relationship development skills, consistent willingness to communicate, superior analytical skills, and strong professional competence.
An avid mountain biker and snowboarder, Maroof likes watching UFC and boxing, obtained his motorcycle license in 2020 during the C19 pandemic, took up 4 wheel off-roading, and aspires to make time for hobbies like photography, barrier free design, and site seeing. He has a soft spot for old monuments and historic buildings.
Marita brings over 30 years of experience working with clients and families confronted with finite and non-finite loss as a mental health nurse, thanatologist, aging life care professional and, most recently, client coordinator and executor advisor at Husseini Edward LLP.
"The partners at Husseini Edward law firm help individuals and families in critical areas of estate planning, including trust administration and business succession planning. They truly value relationship and wanted to provide comprehensive support to their clients during the estate administration process. It was a great fit! Their philosophy aligned with my values, skills and experience."
Marita assists with clients' estate matters by guiding them and their families through the emotional, logistical, and administrative challenges following a death, acting as a supportive intermediary. She is able to provide empathy-driven input on funeral arrangements, facilitate difficult conversations among family members, and help manage the emotional and administrative load of settling a loved one's affairs.
She graduated Cumma Sum Laude with a Master of Science in Thanatology from Marian University.
I had almost 20 years of working as a Legal Assistant with Lawyers in the Burlington area until I made the move to being a Financial Advisor in 2013. I have joined Carte Wealth Management at the end of 2023 with other Mutual Fund advisors and Life Insurance agents. The CEA Program is a great addition to my credentials to help our clients and their family members during their crisis situations. I enjoy helping people with their financial journey.
At Kaleidoscope Financial, we help individuals and families reach their financial goals by following our investment principles:
I am currenlty working in a head office position and will be offering my services in the future to clients.
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