We’re Desjardins Insurance—Desjardins Group’s life and health insurance subsidiary.
We offer a wide range of life and health insurance and savings and investment solutions through our extensive distribution networks. In Quebec, members have access to our complete insurance and savings offer right at their caisse.
More than five million Canadians are counting on our solid expertise and our people-focused approach at every stage of their life
The Picotte Lefebvre Group is renowned for its expertise, professionalism and ability to deliver results. We’re experts in financial markets who provide valuable insight and investment advice. Our down-to-earth, people-first approach builds trust and lasting relationships. Reliability and business acumen have been our calling cards for over 25 years.
Benjamin Picotte Lefebvre has a Bachelor of Economics from ESG-UQAM, an MA in Public and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa and a graduate diploma in Business Administration from Université Laval.
He has completed the Canadian Securities Institute’s Canadian Securities (CSC) and Wealth Management Essentials (WME) courses.
With his unique combination of skills and experience, he provides expert financial and economic advice, including comprehensive wealth management tailored to clients’ specific values, needs and goals.
Benjamin believes in the value of sound financial and investment advice to help clients and their families make smart decisions and set and achieve big goals. He takes pride in guiding clients through
Nous sommes des spécialistes de la gestion intégrée de fortunes au service des familles et des entrepreneurs. Nous agissons comme un directeur financier personnel dans la gestion de votre patrimoine pour vous assurer confort et tranquillité d’esprit.
Derek has worked with RBC for over 13 years since making a career change, half of this time with RBC as a Financial Planner. Recently moving to RBC Dominion Securities – Canada’s leading full-service investment management firm – in order to give his clients access to a greater breadth of market research, investment options, and a full range wealth management services.
A continuous learner who holds the industry designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Personal Financial Planner (PFP), and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM). Derek has obtained licensing as a Life Insurance and A&S Insurance Agent to provide more options for his clients.
Derek has achieved the RIAC designation to continue to develop his skills with investments that consider the Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors to both be able to better align investment portfolios with an individual’s personal values and better manage investment risk.
Using a collaborative approach with clients to ensure a Financial Plan is in place that addresses their retirement goals, estate plan, and uses different strategies that manage risk and improves their tax situation. Derek then meets and communicates regularly with clients to ensure that the plan is on track in light of changing financial goals and objectives.
With over 25 years experience, my objective is to provide sound financial advice, reviewed and updated regularly, so my members will have the resources to realize their aspirations and stay on track. Building long-term relationships is the best way to help my members to explore the financial options that are best at each stage of life. Whatever their short or long term financial goals – buying a home, paying for education, reaching retirement goals or leaving a legacy – I will work with my members to help them get there. I want to ensure that they have the financial resources to stay on track and meet their goals.
Cooperative based financial planning to put the client first.