Team

Advisory

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Garry Stratychuk, CEO, FEA

Professional photo of Garry Stratychuk, CEO, FEA

Garry Stratychuk, CEO, FEA

Garry has been in the insurance business since 1988 and has a vast knowledge in individual and corporate planning. Garry provides investment, tax, and insurance solutions to his clients across Canada. He's the founding partner of ITI Financial Inc.

Raised and educated in Saskatchewan, Garry moved to Manitoba in 1978. Married with five children gives him plenty of opportunity for family life that he thoroughly enjoys.

An entrepreneurial background has been a great foundation for his financial business. Focusing on his client’s discipline, Garry has been able to structure tax efficiency and predictable returns for them.

He was awarded the FEA designation as a candidate who understands clear and consistent understanding of both content and application of a Family Enterprise Advisor. The program is a rigorous and challenging process for those that illustrate outstanding competence and practice in the field.

As a CPCA (Certified Professional Consultant on Aging), Garry has a vast understanding of the issues facing seniors. He understands the aging process and how it influences the health, social and financial considerations of aging Canadians and their families.

Garry is a member in good standing of The Financial Advisors Association of Canada (Advocis) and The Conference for Advanced Underwriters (CALU).

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Jeremy Cooper, CLU, FEA

Professional photo of Jeremy Cooper, CLU, FEA

Jeremy Cooper, CLU, FEA

Jeremy is a financial advisor with responsibility for client planning, which covers the full range of investment, tax, & insurance solutions.  He has a special affinity for seeing Canadian families and their businesses prosper for more than one generation.  He joined ITI Financial Inc in 2007 after a storied pursuit of business and entrepreneurship following university.  He officially became a Partner in 2018.  He is currently located in Central Alberta where he enjoys experiencing and celebrating the growth of his family, a lovely wife and five children.

He received his Bachelor of Arts Honours from the University of Regina, Campion College, and is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Canada’s premier wealth transfer and estate planning designation.  He is also licenced as an Exempt Market Dealing Representative with Accilent Capital Management.

Jeremy is a member of the Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU) and The Financial Advisors Association of Canada (Advocis), both of which advocate on behalf of all Canadians in support of sound public policy and a fair and competitive tax system.  He is also a member of the Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors (CICEA).

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Wendall Kerr, FEA, CPCA, EPC

Professional photo of Wendall Kerr, FEA, CPCA, EPC

Wendall Kerr, FEA, CPCA, EPC

Wendall established his insurance and financial services practice in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1987, and has a vast knowledge of individual, farm, and small business planning. Wendall’s focus is providing investment, tax, and insurance solutions to his clients across the Prairies.

After twenty-nine years of independent advising Wendall began collaborating with the ITI Financial team in 2016, making the full transition to team member in 2020.

Born in Manitoba and raised on the family farm gave Wendall his disciplined work ethic. He moved to Saskatchewan in 1979. After marrying and spending eight years in the Grain Business, they moved their family to Medicine Hat, where they raised their two children. His management experience was a great foundation for developing his financial services business.

Wendall holds his CPCA (Certified Professional Consultant on Aging), and EPC (Elder Planning Counselor), has a vast understanding of the issues facing seniors. He understands the aging process and how it influences the health, social and financial concerns of aging Canadians and their families. He is also a licensed Exempt Market Representative with Accilent Capital Management.

Staying current on the impact of tax changes and industry trends is of great importance; Wendall accomplishes that through his membership in the following associations: The Conference for Advances Life Underwriters (CALU), The Financial Advisors Association of Canada (Advocis), the Age-Friendly Business Academy, and the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA).

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Andrea Dempster, QAFP

Professional photo of Andrea Dempster, QAFP

Andrea Dempster, QAFP

Andrea joined the ITI team as a Financial Planner, bringing with her 10+ years of advisory and industry experience. Her favourite part of her job is connecting with people and creating long lasting client relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and friendship.

Andrea attended Red River College and received her Business Administration diploma with a double major. In addition to holding a Life and Accident & Sickness license, Andrea holds her Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) designation through the Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada.

Happily married to her husband Chris, they share two young daughters who keep them busy and on their toes. Andrea enjoys being in the kitchen and wants her daughters to always remember the delicious smell of her cooking and sound of music playing when they come home from school.

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Leighton Loeppky, Sales Associate

Professional photo of Leighton Loeppky, Sales Associate

Leighton Loeppky, Sales Associate

Leighton joined ITI Financial bringing first-hand entrepreneurial and business experience to the team. Leighton grew up in an entrepreneurial family and was active in it for many years. His family went on to sell their successful business after which Leighton went on to pursue a career in finance, working as a loans officer at the Credit Union.

With over 15 years of working in business and finance Leighton has a passion for family and business. This has led to an in depth understanding of the unique challenges his business and professional clients face.

Committed to ongoing education, Leighton graduated from Red River College with a diploma in business administration, with a major in accounting. He has his life insurance, accident, and sickness (LLQP) licence, is a member of Advocis, and continues to take professional development courses.

Leighton is happily married to his beautiful wife, Cassidy and together they have two children. They love food, family, and fun. They enjoy the Canadian summers at the lake, traveling, and taking hikes whenever possible.

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Bonnie Gebauer, BComm (Hons)

Professional photo of Bonnie Gebauer, BComm (Hons)

Bonnie Gebauer, BComm (Hons)

Bonnie Wiebe boasts a decade-long tenure in the insurance industry, commencing her career in 2011. Her extensive expertise spans diverse areas, encompassing association and employee group benefits, as well as specialized corporate risk management in accident and health. Focusing on delivering tailored employee group benefits solutions, education, and maintenance, Bonnie has cultivated trust by consistently simplifying the intricacies of this complex field for her clients across the prairies.

A native of East St. Paul, Manitoba, Bonnie's academic journey led her to earn a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba in 2010, with a dual major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship.

Over the past 14 years, Bonnie has forged a corporate path in Calgary, ascending from the mailroom to executive sales leadership in two of Canada's largest insurance companies, specializing in life and corporate risk management. During this period, she achieved her BGA certification (Group Benefits Administration) and successfully completed the Certified Financial Planning full curriculum at Mount Royal University.

Recently returning to Manitoba to be closer to her family, Bonnie has undertaken a personal mission to serve her friends and family, now turned clients, by assisting them with their employee benefits plans and corporate planning as part of the ITI Financial team.

Bonnie is a proud member of Canadian Group Insurance Brokers and Advocis. The 2024 pursuit continues for the FEA designation, demonstrating her commitment to attaining a comprehensive understanding of both the content and application of a Family Enterprise Advisor.

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Bonnie as she becomes an integral part of the ITI team!

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Candra See-Toh, BComm, CPA (CMA, CGA)

Professional photo of Candra See-Toh, BComm, CPA (CMA, CGA)

Candra See-Toh, BComm, CPA (CMA, CGA)

Candra joined ITI Financial in 2024, after spending more than 20 years in insurance and financial services.  She is a financial executive and CPA with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, with experience working in corporate oversight and governance reporting, planning, and analysis.  She advanced to senior leadership at one of Canada’s largest insurance companies. Her business experience is an asset working with clients finding solutions for tax efficiency and wealth preservation.

Candra and her husband are busy raising a teenage daughter, enjoying many family adventures and sports activities. Born in Winnipeg, her family immigrated to Canada embedding their strong work ethic and entrepreneurial ways into their family life.  Candra looks forward to bringing her talents to serve Canadian families and entrepreneurs working towards financial independence and protecting family wealth.

Candra’s passions are woven into her volunteerism, including supporting financial literacy initiatives for business and CPA programs. With her previous organization, she was actively involved as an executive leader for Women In Leadership and national Diversity Equity and Inclusion programming. She continues to advocate and mentor women to authentically make their mark in their careers and business, and to write their own financial story.

Candra is a member of the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba and Canada), and Advocis (The Financial Advisors Association of Canada). Candra has committed to completing the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), an advanced estate and tax planning designation to support her practice solutioning for families, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

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Louise Legal-Perrin, B.Ed., M.Ed.

Professional photo of Louise Legal-Perrin, B.Ed., M.Ed.

Louise Legal-Perrin, B.Ed., M.Ed.

After more than 20 years as an ITI Financial client, Louise has recently joined our team as an advisor. Her experience as a client coupled with her 30 years in education has taught her the power of knowledge and the importance of guiding people to find the answers to their questions and picking the path best suited to their individual needs.

These are the principals Louise lives by and carries forward to the field of finance, looking to foster growth in terms of financial literacy, in herself, as well as those she serves.

Proud mother of 7 and grandmother to 14, Louise values family traditions rooted in her francophone culture and enjoys spending time with her family and cooking up a storm for the crew!

Service

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Adrienne Wiebe

Professional photo of Adrienne Wiebe

Adrienne Wiebe

Adrienne Wiebe, Office Manager

Adrienne is a seasoned administrator with an extensive and diverse background in both the private and public sectors. She has applied that knowledge to her career in the financial industry for the past 15 years.

She is responsible for overseeing ITI’s day to day operations and Service Team.  She has great value for relationships within the company and with ITI’s clients.

Adrienne grew up in Winnipeg. She later moved to Saskatoon where she obtained her post-secondary education at the University of Saskatchewan, majoring in fine arts.  Following her studies she and her husband moved to Edmonton and on to Toronto pursuing their career goals. Coming back to her roots in Winnipeg, Adrienne embarked on a new career path in financial services. She has her Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance (LLQP) license and is a member of Advocis.

With a background in classical music, Adrienne enjoys playing piano and singing as well as a variety of outdoor activities including golfing with her husband.  She also values time volunteering in her local community.

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Ruth Braun

Professional photo of Ruth Braun

Ruth Braun

Ruth Braun, Bookkeeper

Ruth brings a comprehensive business background to the team including owning businesses in the food service industry, 7 years of Credit Union experience, and over 15 years of experience at ITI Financial Inc. With strong administration skills, she has a value for excellence and attention to detail.

She has a desire to see people come to a greater confidence and peace about their own personal financial plan and believes that every individual has a voice that needs to be heard while pursuing their dreams and goals.

Besides enjoying her position at ITI Financial, she enjoys golfing, scrapbooking, and dancing. One very fulfilling personal accomplishment is having written a family heritage book honoring her parents.

With great value for family, Ruth and her husband enjoy spending time with their 4 grown children, their spouses, and the grandkids. Never a dull moment.

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Sarah Cooper

Professional photo of Sarah Cooper

Sarah Cooper

Sarah Cooper, Advisor & Client Support

As a Service Assistant, Sarah finds joy in supporting the ITI team and their clients.

Sarah’s roots are in the Saskatchewan prairies. After attaining her degree in Education at the University of Regina, she and her husband moved to Alberta to raise their growing family.

In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family wherever that may be - on the ski hill, at the beach, in the garden, playing board games. She also enjoys cross-country skiing and playing the piano.

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Cathy Friesen

Professional photo of Cathy Friesen

Cathy Friesen

Cathy Friesen, Advisor & Client Support

Cathy joined ITI Financial in August of 2022. She is a detail-oriented administrator with more than 17 years of experience in the Insurance and Financial Services industry.

Cathy lives and breathes excellent client service. She obtained her Associate, Customer Service (ACS) Designation through LOMA (Life Office Management Association) and is committed to facilitating trust and professionalism at every turn.

She and her husband, Dale, have two young adult children whom they are very proud of. They enjoy spending time together as a family while on vacation or just hanging out at home. Outside of work, Cathy likes to spend time on the deck with a good book or visiting with friends and family.

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Shannon Gerbrandt

Professional photo of Shannon Gerbrandt

Shannon Gerbrandt

Shannon Gerbrandt, Advisor & Client Support

Shannon joined ITI in October of 2023. She comes with over 10 years experience in the insurance industry and 30 plus years in the Financial field. Shannon is Life, Sickness and Accident (LLQP) licensed.

Having worked in the area of client services for many years, Shannon takes pride in excellent client relationships.

Shannon has one adult child. She enjoys golf, reading and spending time with friends and family.

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Nadine Paradis

Professional photo of Nadine Paradis

Nadine Paradis

Nadine Paradis, Advisor & Client Support

Nadine joined ITI in the fall of 2024. She brings a spirit of excellence and dedicated service to clients and advisers.

Nadine began her career as an Educational Assistant specializing in Autism and Schizophrenia. Ultimately she decided on a career change which led her to becoming Life, Sickness and Accident (LLQP) Licensed.

Eager for the new opportunities her profession affords, Nadine is committed to ensuring that all clients are left with a positive experience.

Nadine and her Fiancé, Brent have four beautiful children. They spend most of their time at the arena or soccer field cheering on their children. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, going on new adventures, or finding new hiking trails with their 2 dogs.

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Kim Bouchard

Professional photo of Kim Bouchard

Kim Bouchard

Kim Bouchard, Advisor & Client Support

Kim spent many years building a successful career in the financial industry. Following retirement from her long-standing profession, Kim embraced a new opportunity in 2024, when she joined ITI Financial. As part of the Service Team, Kim provides dedicated support to ITI's clients and advisors.

Kim is also a devoted mother to two boys and a cherished grandmother, enjoying blessings of family life. Outside of work and family, she enjoys travelling, reading, and spending quality time with her dog. Kim embraces life with passion, finding the balance between her career, family, and personal interests.