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Advisors and their corporations conduct insurance business through Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc.

Mutual fund business is done with your advisor through Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.

About Us

Today, discerning optimal financial strategies can be challenging.  We tailor optimal strategies specific to your situation.

 

Our Story

Over the past 14 years, Griffith & Associates Estate & Financial Planning Services Ltd (Griffith & Associates) has specialized in meeting the unique needs of families & businesses in the Calgary Area.  We work with a team of professionals that have the acumen, financial experience and in depth understanding of both personal and corporate planning to ensure clients benefit from effective and efficient financial strategies.

 

Our Philosophy

Clients are our greatest asset and Griffith & Associates was created with that in mind. Griffith & Associates is contracted with Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc. and is a member of Sun Life Financial’s Private Wealth & Estate Planning Group.  Through our arrangement with Sun Life Financial, we ensure client information and investments are well protected and have the most up to date financial planning tools, technology, and support.

 

Our Process

Our multidisciplinary team will help you create a customized financial strategy to help you make informed choices for building and protecting your estate based on your goals and plans for the future. Our network of professionals will support you, your business and your family as we help you put a plan in place and review it regularly with you.

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We utilize a wide range of investment products, from many different investment companies.  We can help you choose the right investment mix to help ensure your portfolio is optimally designed and reviewed.

 

Investment Advice

We utilize a wide range of investment products, from many different investment companies.  We can help you choose the right investment mix to help ensure your portfolio is optimally designed and reviewed.

 

Estate and Financial Planning Services

Looking to create a legacy, minimize the tax burden on your estate, or help ensure your final wishes are observed? Working together, we can help ensure you have peace of mind that your estate will be properly prepared upon your passing so that your loved ones will be cared for long after you’re gone.    

 

Business Succession Planning

Transitioning or selling a business today has taken on many new dimensions that never had to be considered by earlier generations.  Talk to our team of professionals about how we can help you.  

 

Charitable Giving

Everyone has their own reason for gifting their assets or a portion of their income to charitable organizations. Some find comfort in helping others who are less fortunate, while others simply want to share their good fortune.  We can help you find the most efficient way to bestow gifts and help ensure your donations are handled appropriately.

 

Risk Management & Insurance

We are here to help you identify risks to your financial security, quantify the effects and help you create a contingency plan.  Whether it’s an insurance solution, or an alternative risk management strategy, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you
 

Retirement Planning

How much money will I need? Am I currently saving enough? What will my retirement look like? Talk to us about Retirement Planning and we can help you answer these, and any other questions you may have.
 

Strategic Tax Planning

Our Team, working with your other legal and tax advisors, can help to ensure you are taking advantage of the tax planning opportunities available when structuring your insurance and investments. Whether it’s saving strategies, restructuring your corporation, or withdrawing your retirement assets; we can help to ensure you are appropriately advised.

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Our Team

Learn more about our amazing team of professionals.

In House Team

Blake Griffith

Advisor, Sun Life

President, Griffith and Associates Financial & Estate Planning Services Inc.

Lance Shilliday

Associate Advisor, Sun Life

 

 

Nicole Wanczyk

Service Associate, Sun Life

 

 

Elisabet Serra-Sola

Associate Advisor, Sun Life

Office Manager, Griffith and Associates Financial & Estate Planning Services Inc.

 

Amanda Harlow

Advisor Assistant, Sun Life

 

 

Sam Argote

Associate Advisor, Sun Life

 

 

Ivana Barroeta

Service Associate, Sun Life

 

 

Debbie Taylor

Advisor Assistant, Sun Life

 

 

 

Genna Bey

Associate Advisor, Sun Life

 

 

Braeden Osske

Associate Advisor, Sun Life

 

 

Andrew Maxwell

Associate Advisor, Sun Life

 

 

Sun Life Financial Specialist

Chuck Zwaagstra

Securities Specialist

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J.R MacDonald

Tax & Estate Planning

Business Law

 

Rob Worthington

Tax & Estate Planning

Cross-Border Tax

Business Law

 

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Phone: 403-270-7767
Fax: 403-270-2269

Email: Griffith.Financial@sunlife.com

Sun Life Financial
Unit 350, 1918 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary Alberta
T2N 3R5

1918 Kensington Rd NW
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 3R5 Canada

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