Melissa began her career in the financial services industry over 10 years ago.
She holds a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts both from the University of Victoria. She also holds the Responsible Investment Specialist designation, a certificate in Advanced Financial Services Advice, and the certificate in Wealth Management Essentials (WME). In addition, she presently holds the world’s most prestigious financial planning designation, Certified Financial Planner(CFP®).
She straddles her work between Victoria, Nanaimo, and Qualicum Beach - She is able to serve clients across Vancouver Island. Melissa is an avid learner and creative thinker, and you’ll often find her playing Settlers of Catan or any other strategy board game with anyone that will play with her!
Melissa and her husband Doug have two teenage boys who all have a firm sense of service over self. Melissa is an active member of her Rotary club, and her family is ready to help whenever needed. It’s important for Melissa and her family to support the community they call home, and they actively look to opportunities to do so. Their family picture isn’t complete without mentioning their new 2 year old Kitten and their equally beloved 6 year old English Cocker Spaniel, Jaco.
The most widely recognized financial planning designation in Canada and worldwide, the Certified Financial Planner® designation provides assurance to Canadians that the design of their financial future rests with a professional who will put their clients’ interests ahead of their own. CFP certification is considered the standard for the financial planning profession worldwide. CFP professionals have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, experience and ethics to examine their clients’ entire financial picture, at the highest level of complexity required of the profession, and work with their clients to build a financial plan so that they can Live Life Confidently™.
