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For the past 35 years I have been working with people in the GTA and surrounding areas that need financial guidance. My specialty is in Insurance, retirement and estate planning. 

As a seasoned Insurance Broker and Financial Advisor, I bring a wealth of expertise to my clients across ON. With a mission to provide holistic financial solutions, I offer a diverse portfolio of services, including Estate Planning, Life, Health, Disability, Critical Illness, Auto, Home, and Commercial/Business Insurance. I founded Insurance Bazaar in 2019, a client-centric agency committed to delivering personalized insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.

I am not only a practitioner but also an avid learner, holding prestigious financial designations like CLU, CHS and MFA-P. My dedication to continuous learning ensures I stay current and ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, allowing me to provide top-tier advice.

As a Managing Partner of Access Credit Union, I manage all Member Facing employees.  We take pride in assisting our members with all their banking needs and also act as advisors.  Our DSR's and SMS's deal with many estate situations.  As Manager, I assist with estates and speak with many families going through this difficult time in their lives.  I provide guidance to all employees, so they are able to better handle the estate.

We are proud at Access Credit Union for the service we provide to our members.  We are unique in that we serve many small communities, getting to know people on a personal level vs. large communities where you may not know everyone.  People like to know that they can come to us, and we remember their name and their family member's names!  They have a direct number where they can contact us, and we respond quickly.  

Zoe Smith is an estate planning and administration lawyer at Nakano Smith Law Group in Oakville.

Zoe’s practice involves a wide range of wills, estates and trusts matters, including preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, testamentary trusts, inter vivos trusts; assisting clients on a broad range of estate planning matters; obtaining Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee With or Without a Will; advising Attorneys, Trustees and Executors with respect to their duties and responsibilities as fiduciaries and giving guidance on various aspects of trust or estate administration.

Zoe received her LL.B. and her LL.M. from Chuo University in Tokyo. She then obtained her LL.M. and her J.D. from the University of Toronto Law School. Zoe was called to the bar in Ontario in 2010.

Andrew Smith, Financial Advisor, Andrew Smith Insurance Inc. Insurance products offered through Co-operators General Insurance Company and Co-operators Life Insurance Company. Andrew Smith, Mutual Fund Investment Specialist, Mutual Funds offered through Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc.

As a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, Co-operators offers multi-line insurance and wealth products, services, and advice to build financial strength and security. We provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, wealth management, institutional asset management and brokerage operations.
Investments. Driven by our co-operative values, we put people – like you – first. Our personalized, easy-to-understand investing solutions are designed to help you meet your needs today and your goals for tomorrow.
Insurance. For more than 75 years, we’ve been helping Canadians protect themselves and their loved ones. And that’s not about to change. A strong financial foundation includes reliable coverage when you need it most.
Advice. Can’t decide between a TFSA and an RRSP? Not sure what the right long-term plan is for you? We provide straightforward, judgement-free advice, no matter where you are on your personal financial path.

Senior Team Accountant | B.A., B. Comm(Hons), TEP

Providing comprehensive corporate, personal and estate accounting services tailored to the unique needs of individuals, families and business owners. My services also include estate planning guidance, wealth transition support, tax planning and other related advisory services designed to help clients navigate important financial decisions with confidence and clarity. I am committed to delivering personalized, proactive solutions that support both immediate and long-term financial goals. 

In 2001 I joined Edward Jones as a Financial Advisor, and became a Limited Partner with Edward Jones in 2007. Before Edward Jones, I graduated from Westervelt Business College and worked as a Financial Advisor at St. Willibrord Credit Union for 20 years. I attained my Certified Financial Planning® designation in 2000. I have been an active member of the community, serving as the president and vice president of the Forest Kiwanis Club from 2013-2015 and I have been an executive member for Lambton Shores Minor Hockey Association.

Our branch team includes Branch Office Administrator's Terrie Core, Viktoriia Palash and Nicole Francis,  Financial Advisor's Dan Smits and myself. Terrie, Viktoriia and Nicole are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service possible and can answer any administrative questions you might have.

As your Edward Jones branch team, we believe it’s important to understand what you’re working toward; we take the time to truly listen and get to know you and then I use our established process to build personalized financial strategies to help you achieve your unique goals. Once these strategies are implemented, we maintain regular contact to inform you of any developments and address any needs or changes in your situation.

I am proud to serve a wide variety of clients with diverse goals. I work with individuals, families and businesses to address the following areas: retirement strategies, estate considerations, business owner needs, survivor and long-term care needs, life insurance needs, and education savings. In an effort to bring simplicity to my clients' lives, I assist in consolidating accounts to help them understand their investments. When a client calls our office, they reach myself, Cristina, Terrie or Aprille, not an automated service or call centre.

We meet when it’s convenient for our clients because we recognize the challenging needs of their businesses and their lives.