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I am an Agriculture Account Manager for RBC working out of the Strathroy area. The goal is to lend to primary producers and agribusiness to help them achieve their agricultural goals and move their farming operation to the next generation. I am a primary producer of a grain operation farming 200 acres in the Ridgetown area. I also work off Read more...

Joni was raised on a dairy/cash crop farm in Middlesex County.  Joni graduated from Fanshawe College with a diploma in accounting and from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelors degree in Economics.  She began working with Allied Associates LLP Chartered Accountants in 2002 and currently services clients in Middlesex, Lambton, Huron and Elgin Counties. She obtained her Certified Read more...

Chris joined Allied in 1999 as a Staff Accountant and assumed the position of Accounting Advisor in Middlesex County in 2002. He grew up in the Mitchell area and is a graduate of the Business Accounting Program at Fanshawe College with a background in securities and financial services prior to joining Allied. Chris combines his knowledge of all aspects of Read more...

JoAnne’s career in real estate began in 1994 and her sole focus has been agriculture real estate. She has seen many changes in agricultural real estate over those years, the obvious being solid increases in land values but even more exciting is the fact that there are more and more progressive farm operators, an encouraging interest in young farmers, a Read more...

I was born and raised in the rural village of Watford, Ontario. At the age of 10 I began working at my fathers’ and eldest brothers’ egg grading station “Watford Egg Grading Station”. Some of my tasks included grading and packing eggs, travelling with my brother to area farmers to gather eggs. After high school I partnered with another brother Read more...

Bob has over 25 years’ experience of professional wealth management for high net worth clientele. He has helped clients through major financial transitions such as selling their business, selling their farm or retiring with a significant pension. He has helped them to protect and grow their capital in addition to generating high levels of predictable income. In addition to his Read more...

I am a Senior Tax Manager at Grant Thornton LLP where I focus on finding creative solutions for my clients’ estate and succession planning. I specialize in helping clients navigate the intricacies of planning for a successful succession plan while allowing the family farm to thrive. My primary area of concentration is with owner managed businesses in the agriculture and Read more...

Philip’s background is all agriculture. Philip has been actively involved in farm sales in the Ontario and Manitoba markets since the early 80’s, and has built his reputation with his knowledge and expertise in the negotiating of the purchase or sale of large and small commercial farm operations, dealing with local farmers as well as institutional and individual investors.   Read more...

Titles: Lawyer, Trade Mark Agent, Notary Public, Commissioner, Geologist Education: LLB (1979), BSc (Honours Geology), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada Experience: 29 years private practice Specialty: Business, Real Estate, Estates and Family Law Special Skills: Negotiation of Contract and dispute resolution Interests: Running, Cycling, Reading, Canoeing, Hiking Travel: Canadian-born, Canadian-educated, world traveled, multi-lingual lawyer and geologist Farmers Blinded Read more...

I grew up on a beef and cash crop farm north of London, ON. Although I don’t actively farm, my family still does and I am familiar with the concerns and priorities of farm families. I attended law school with the intent to work in a rural community and assist agricultural clients in the various areas of law they require. Read more...

Chris is the author of  “The Naked Opus: Growing Your Family Wealth for the Long Term” (2018). He is a Podcaster, Professional Speaker, Family Enterprise Advisor, Lawyer, Finance Professor at Fanshawe College, and Intergenerational Family Wealth Strategist. From 2004-2018 he worked with Canada’s two largest bank-owned wealth management firms as a High Net Worth Estate Planner and Business Succession Advisor. Read more...

Business Advisor and Partner with MNP’s Tax group. Working out of the London office, Ryan delivers clear, concise tax and consulting guidance to owner-managed businesses, with a particular focus on with a particular focus on real estate and agriculture. Ryan is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA). He also holds an Honour Bachelor of Business Read more...

I am a Chartered Insurance Professional for a local Mutual Insurance Company. My wife and I have 3 children and live in London. We are very active with our children’s sports. I am past Director for the Strathroy Chamber of Commerce. I look after Farms, Business and Property Insurance in the London Region. Description of Services & Expertise. Farm Insurance, Read more...

John Goudy, B.A.(Hons.), LL.B., B.C.L. was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2005. He practices environmental, expropriation and energy law at Scott Petrie LLP and is particularly interested in issues related to agricultural land use. John still lives and works on his family’s cash crop farm north of London with his wife and three children.   Lawyer Environmental, Expropriation Read more...

Joanne’s keen interest in business and accounting led her to pursue an accounting career, and she earned her Certified Management Accounting Designation in 1992.  After working as a CMA in industry in the Kitchener area for 8 years, she relocated to Dorchester.  Her change in location was followed by a change in accounting focus to public practice, where she continues Read more...

Rick is a CPA, CA that has been providing accounting and business advisory services to agricultural clients for over 25 years. Rick grew up on a small dairy farm and resides in Parkhill.   Member: CPA Ontario Read more...

Jennifer grew up in the farming community of Strathroy Caradoc in rural Southwestern Ontario. Raised on a family farm still in operation today, Jennifer learned from a young age the value of hard work, preparation and transparency in building successful working relationships. After graduating from the University of Waterloo, Jennifer spent 10 years living and working in downtown Toronto where Read more...

Chris grew up in Southwestern Ontario, his family operated a busy farm which consisted of cash crop, grain elevator, custom trucking and a small hog farm. Chris attended Ridgetown College of Agriculture Technology and graduated to work on 2 large hog operations for 4 years afterwards. He left the agri-sector to work at an auto parts plant for 8 years Read more...

I joined Allied Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants in 1990.  Predominantly, our clients are involved in agriculture or agri-business so I have had the privilege of working in the industry for over 25 years.  Growing up, I worked on a fruit farm in the Plympton-Wyoming area so Allied was a natural fit for me as I always had an appreciation for Read more...

Cheryl is a self-driven competitor at work, sports and life! She has worked in both the private and public sectors promoting agriculture, education and motivating young ambassadors of agriculture. Cheryl enjoys setting goals whether they be daily, weekly or long term including some high athletic goals which took her to International competitions.   Born and raised in Middlesex County, I Read more...

Experienced planner with over 25 years experience, who is passionate about working with families as a member of their cross-functional advisory teams. I help families dream, explore, envision and then articulate their wealth goals for current and future generations. This then allows me to lay a framework to maximize their wealth to benefit their families, businesses and communities. Areas of Read more...

Ryan is a partner at Valco in London, and he specializes in appraising agricultural and agri-business properties across Southwestern Ontario. Ryan specializes in the livestock and poultry sectors, as well as having a niche in grain elevator, feed mill and gravel pit appraisals. Ryan produces a Land Values Study for Southwestern Ontario annually which highlights and studies the land value Read more...

Jackie grew up in the Carolinas and moved to Southwestern Ontario 12 years ago. Those 12 years have been spent operating a family owned specialty livestock (tropical frogs), and exotic plant nursery in West Elgin. Leasing acreage to local farmers, and acquiring undeveloped land in South America has led to her to the world of Canadian Real Estate. Her experiences Read more...

Rachel is a second-generation realtor from Middlesex County. Growing up, her family ran its own farming and real estate businesses and taught her the value of hard work, honesty, and community. Rachel knows the local towns and counties well and is very familiar with the farm life and why farms are bought and sold. Prior to real estate, Rachel worked Read more...

Wayne joined Allied Associates LLP in 1992 assuming the position of Tax Manager. He was raised on the family farm near Dublin, Ontario, and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfred Laurier University in 1988, receiving his Chartered Accountant Designation while employed with KPMG in 1991. Wayne currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer. Wayne is Read more...

Dwayne Scott obtained his certified general accountant designation in 2002 while working as a controller for a small-medium sized business and joined Wilkinson Rogers LLP shortly thereafter, working there close to 19 years. He holds a dual diploma in business – administration and accounting. Dwayne’s primary focus was providing accounting and tax advice to Wilkinson Rogers’s agricultural clients and he Read more...

Kim has a passion for leading conversations with families on the next steps for their farm. By focusing on “what is possible?”, Kim as helped empower families to make courageous decisions. Kim has more than 20 years of experience working with businesses to make strategic decisions about their future. Her approach draws on her education as an accountant combined with Read more...

Lawyer Business Law Real Estate Succession & Estate Planning   George grew up on a cash crop farm near London, Ontario. He obtained his LL.B. from University of Western Ontario, 1973 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1975. He practices in association with his wife, Sydney P. Pearson, in Strathroy, Ontario, in a general practice with emphasis on Read more...

I’ve worked 30+ years in financial services and since 1987, my team and I have worked hard to create a safe place for families, business owners and individuals become financially independent. I enjoy spending time with my family including our 4 legged friends Ace and Charlie, playing on the golf course and “cheering on” my hockey team. There are many Read more...

HARVEY TRIBE, CFPⓇ is a Certified Financial PlannerⓇ Professional who has worked in the financial services industry for 35 years, the past 30 in an advisory role for personal, small business and agricultural clients. By using the big-picture approach, I currently assist clients and prospects to figure out how to meet their life goals, put their plan into action and Read more...

Perry has been involved with Agricultural financing for over 27 years with his last 14 years in various leadership roles. He has been with FCC for 24 years and started his career right in Kent County. Throughout his career, he has been involved in financing all aspects of the agriculture value chain. He is currently Sr. Director of FCC’s London Read more...

I have practiced law since 1991. I have been a Partner at Lerners LLP since January 1998. I am a Certified Specialist in Corporate Commercial and Municipal Law: Local Government. Transactions have included ethanol plants, commercial financings in the agricultural and agri-business areas, farm purchases and sales, succession planning for farmers and their families, Shareholders’ Agreements for farm corporations. I Read more...