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Responsible Investment Association.

Marketplace Access: Ri Advisor

A J Gardner Frost

We work with people interested in aligning personal values with investment decisions to create long term wealth. Together we aim to understand your current situation and desired lifestyle and build a plan using the most tax effective strategies available. Our team in concert with your advisers help you achieve peace of mind through financial confidence.

Jeff Foster, CFP®

I view myself as someone who looks out for others. I’m passionate about providing the best advice and guidance to help ensure our members have the peace of mind knowing they are on track to achieve their financial goals; whether it is access to education or financial freedom in retirement. My ability to be a compassionate listener has helped me build relationships and understand each member’s needs.

I’m able to provide a holistic, unbiased view of your finances from a faith perspective. I began my career in financial services in 2004 and have attained the Certified Financial Planner and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) designations. I specialize in advanced Wealth Management Techniques and Portfolio Construction.

Lawrence Foerster

*Group Benefits Specialist for Health and Dental Benefits and Group RRSP’s.
Services Include: Plan Design, Implementation, Negotiations at Renewal, Ongoing Care and Support.
*RIS designation for Investments:
SRI segregated mutual funds for RRSP’s, TFSA’s, RESP’s and non-registered plans.
*GIC’s available.
*Individual and Family Financial Services available via Hub Financial, include Life, Disability, Critical Illness and Travel Insurance.

Fred Feistmann

In Fred’s experience, as wealth is realized there is an increasing need for financial and estate planning. Fred’s commitment to you begins with the development of a sound, long-term financial strategy – leaving you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your financial objectives are consistent with your personal objectives.

In addition to his wealth of experience, Fred draws upon his background in finance. Fred currently holds his Canadian Investment Manager designation and has received the accreditation required to provide discretionary investment management services. Fred has also been recognized by the Canadian Securities Institute for his academic accomplishments in the Canadian Securities Course, the Professional Financial Planning Course and the Conduct and Practices Course. He earned Awards of Excellence, which are only presented to the top 1% of the candidates across Canada. Fred has also completed both the Options and Futures licensing courses and has his Life Level II insurance license.

Born in the United States and raised in B.C., Fred brings a wide range of experience to his position at RBC Dominion Securities. Fred attended the University of British Columbia where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He then spent nine years in the Nicola Valley working for local ranches such as Douglas Lake, Quilchena, Nicola and the Gang Ranch. Along the way, he has completed both Kolbe and Kolbe Youth Certification courses and is a graduate of World Wide School of Auctioneering. Fred enjoys skiing and mountain biking with his two young sons, Mason and Connor, and his wife, Charlene.

Christian Farstad

Scotia Wealth Management is an innovative team-based approach to wealth management that addresses the entirety of your life – your family, your business, your future – one facet at a time.

As part of the team, Christian Farstad builds customized, tax-efficient portfolios that rigorously reflect a client’s income, capital preservation, asset growth expectations, and tolerance for risk.

Patti Dolan

Patti Dolan is committed to helping investors align their investments with their personal values. With more than 39 years of investment experience, Patti started focusing on Responsible Investing (RI) in 1995 and is now one of Canada’s top RI experts.

Shareholder Advocate
Patti provides expertise in evaluating companies based on their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. She is a shareholder advocate. She votes all client shares in a way that best supports sustainable best practices and strong governance.

Involved in Education
Patti is committed to educating investors, institutional stewards, and the public about Responsible Investing. She is a keynote speaker, panel moderator, panelist, emcee, MBA presenter, and task force participant. She has taught a Social Finance class at Ambrose University.

In the Community
Community involvement is part of the foundation of Patti’s life. Patti participated in a study tour to Rwanda, attended sessions at the United Nations in New York, and reviewed companies for the UN Global Compact. She also held executive positions with the Alpine Club of Calgary, specifically as Access and Environment Chair, served on the Calgary Area Outdoor Council and was a member of the University of Calgary’s Sustainable Investment Committee.

Patti is past secretary for the Responsible Investment Association of Canada, and past chair of Vibrant Communities Calgary, and past member of the Conference Board of Canada Leadership Faculty at the Corporate Sustainability Institute.
She is a member of Be Local YYC, a Calgary sustainable business association.
A mother of two successful young men, Patti enjoys spending time in the mountains, traveling, commuting by bike, being a member of Foothills masters swim club, volunteering and being with her partner, Ken.

Peggy DeVries

Certified Financial Planner and full service advisor with Edward Jones since 2003.
Over 25 years in the financial services industry.

Services include:

Investment Strategies;
Retirement Planning;
Asset protection (insurance);
Estate Planning;
Responsible Investing Options utilizing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) standards.

Greer Cummings

Greer appreciates serving the community as part of a strong Private Wealth Advisory team. She earned her B.Comm. in International Business from the University of Victoria (1997) and her MBA in Management Information Systems from Simon Fraser University (2000). She has been immersed in the financial services industry in some capacity for the better part of 30 years, the last 25 with BMO Nesbitt Burns. Greer is a proud longtime member of the RIA, a critical force in the RI movement. She is passionate about helping people navigate the global financial system to create sustainable solutions that reflect her clients’ unique circumstances and provide confidence and peace of mind. An active supporter of the educational experience, Greer served as a board director (and a term as President) of the CPF BC Yukon Branch for 5 years, reflecting her passion for and commitment to her cultural heritage and family (husband Brian and two boys Aedan & Zachary). She & family are also active in the local and provincial lacrosse communities. During her free time, Greer may be found practicing yoga, hiking, biking, cooking, travelling, or helping others cultivate healthy relationships to resources, financial and otherwise.

Ryan Colwell

Specializing in Socially Responsible Investing since 1997. We pride ourselves on building a super friendly, accessible practice while demonstrating sustainability in in all that we do.

As a Certified Financial Planning Professional, Ryan’s primary goal is to empower his clients to proactively reach their financial independence and dreams. Ryan understands the value of communication and being accessible to his clients. He takes pride in following through with an individual’s financial plan and genuinely cares about any lifestyle changes that affect that plan. Ryan seeks out funds that place a high priority on “active engagement” meaning fund portfolio managers urge their fund companies to improve performance in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).

Ryan is a proud member of the Responsible Investment Association and leads, through example, a green and conscientious lifestyle. Servicing the GTA and beyond, Ryan is the two time winner of the Wealth Professional SRI Impact Investing award 2015 and 2016.

Linson Chen

At RGF Integrated Wealth Management, we believe that wealth is defined by a lot more than just money; it is living a fulfilling life, free of financial worry.

You are unique. Your financial plan should be, too. Our advice is about more than smart money management. It’s about seeing the bigger picture, identifying risk and discovering opportunity. It’s about learning your aspirations and your goals, then building a personalized plan to reach them.

For people seeking financial well-being, we provide a proven process for creating meaningful happiness through identifying how you want to live, then developing and implementing a clear, concise financial plan to help you achieve your goals.

Our independence allows us to give our clients unbiased advice based upon their unique situation, with no influence or limitations based on product selection. This division of our advice and our compensation is an important distinction to us and has been a core principle of our firm since its inception.

My specialty is in socially-responsible investing, charitable giving and philanthropic strategies. I believe that you can accomplish your financial goals while investing in a responsible and sustainable way.

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