Month: May 2018

With decades of communications and marketing experience, Vince enjoys developing various correspondence materials for all our clients. He tailors important benefits information around our client’s needs and simplifies insurance terms for employees and members. By utilizing our client’s established distribution channels, Vince creates attractive materials in any format requested by the client (i.e. posters, memos, inserts, digital communications, etc.). Some examples of these communications include benefit overviews/summaries, plan amendments, group presentations, helpful videos, and more. Vince also supports and assists in our general workplace operations.

Garth finished his Bachelor of Commerce degree at McMaster University in 1994 and has been working in the financial service industry since 1996. He immediately set out to complete a certificate program in financial planning from the Canadian Association of Financial Planners and then completed the examination process to receive the Certified Financial Planner® professional designation from Financial Planner’s Standard Counsel in the year 2000. Garth has had the honour and pleasure of helping hundreds of business owners, professionals, and families chart a course to their goals and objectives. This, along with his own experience of raising a family and running a business has led to the development of a planning process that provides clients with an experience miles beyond simple charts and spreadsheets.

Chris grew up in Port Colborne, Ontario on a Dairy/Cash crop farm. Upon graduating from Niagara College in 1993 with a diploma in Business Sales & Marketing, Chris began his career at Canada Life in the insurance and investment industry. Eventually, he relocated to Welland to work with an experienced advisor who was looking to assist him with a gradual business succession. This business also services a large block of group clients who require a group retirement specialist for retirement planning services and advice. As of 2021, Green Benefits Group acquired the firm and continues to provide similar services for new and existing clients. Chris also runs his own practice specializing in retirement income planning and risk management for individuals.

Carson was born and raised in Waterdown, Ontario, and has a rich background in sales. Previously, he worked as a National Account Manager for Protech Solutions in the IT and Engineering staffing fields. Through developing relationships and building on networks, Carson managed and developed accounts from Toyota Manufacturing, FedEx, and many other small to mid-size companies. He also has experience working with car dealerships and in the HVAC industry as an outside sales representative. As a former football player at the University of Guelph and a current scout with the University of Toronto, Carson aims to use his competitive drive in the world of group benefits.