The Saskatoon Chapter Chair is Tyler Kachur, Buckberger Baerg & Partners Ltd. 306-657-8966 tkachur@bbllp.ca
Executive:
Patti Durand, FCC 531-7167 patti.durand@fcc.ca
Scott Spencer, Miller Thomson LLP 667-5614 sspencer@millerthomson.com
- Company: Miller ThomsonJordyn Allan maintains a general corporate commercial practice, with a focus in the charities and not-for-profits sector. She provides general advice to these entities regarding incorporations, charitable registrations, operating in foreign jurisdictions, reporting, and general regulatory compliance. Jordyn also has experience in a wide variety of areas including corporate governance, commercial reorganizations, tax, commercial transactions, wills and estates, and bankruptcy and Read more...
- Company: Wellington-Altus Private WealthWe are an integrated advisory practice that works with a select group of farmers, business owners, professionals and pre/post retirees and their families. We strive to be our clients’ personal CFO in all aspects of their wealth and be a key advisor in their circle of influence. Read more...
- Company: Serca RealtyRepresenting our current agricultural producers and future producers, Vince is committed to gaining a full understanding of each client’s situation and utilizing his comprehensive experience in several aspects of agriculture to ensure a successful transaction from start to finish. Raised on a still active 4 th generation farm near St. Brieux, SK, Vince understands the process and consideration involved in Read more...
- Company: Brunsdon Lawrek & AssociatesI am born and raised in Saskatchewan and grew up in a farming family. I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a commerce degree and went on to complete my appraisal designation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada. My husband and I, along with our two boys, have a mixed farming operation. I have been a real estate appraiser Read more...
- Company: Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLPI was married into a mix farming operation for 20 years and am the proud Mother of 4 kids (3 boys -1 girl). I achieved my Accounting Diploma in 2007 and subsequently my Advanced Certificate in Accounting through the CA School of Business. I have been involved in public practice since January 2007 where my main focus has been working Read more...
- Company: Connor, Clark & Lunn Private WealthShane is Chartered Investment Manager and Certified Financial Planner. He serves High-Net-Worth families, foundations, and endowments across Canada, helping them preserve and grow their wealth. By introducing affluent Canadians and their families, as well as foundations and other not for profit organizations, to CC&L Private Capital’s discretionary wealth management services, Shane provides a confident approach to guiding his clients towards Read more...
- Company: MLT Aikins LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Corporate taxation
Succession planning
Purchase and sale of farm corporationsErin is a partner in the firm focused on private enterprise, taxation and estate planning. She assists clients at all stages of the business cycle, from incorporation to winding-up, ensuring all transactions are undertaken in a tax-efficient manner. Erin has specialized expertise on income tax, provincial sales tax, and goods and services tax issues, and has completed Parts I, II Read more... - Company: ScotiabankRaised on a grain and cattle farm west of Melfort, Sk, agriculture has been a part of my whole life. After graduating high school I attended the University of Saskatchewan where I completed a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, with a minor in Field Crop Production. Prior to joining Scotiabank I worked in the Ag industry as a sales summer Read more...
- Company: MNP LLPI am a Farm Management Consultant with MNP’s Agriculture Services group in the NorthSask Region. Working with producers, agri-business, government and other agricultural agencies, I deliver advice and solutions tailored to each clients unique situation and goals. Originally from a farming community in Norther Eastern Saskatchewan, I grew up on a grain and livestock family farm where I was actively Read more...
- Company: Miller ThomsonSean is experienced in the areas of financial services, real estate, and corporate and commercial law. Sean’s practice focuses on commercial and agricultural financing, real estate, and corporate and commercial law, as well as contracts and municipal law. Read more...
- Company: Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLPMy husband and I have a beef cattle and grain farm near Aberdeen. We are very proud of our two boys and the interest they have in helping out on the farm, and their involvement with 4H. I received my Accounting Diploma in 2008, and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with an AgriBusiness degree in 2017. I have been Read more...
- Dr. Karen Churchill grew up on a seed grain and potato farm in Scott, Saskatchewan that has always been an active early adopter of new trends in agriculture. She received a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. Karen Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankI have been working with Scotiabank for 32 years specializing in agriculture for 15 years. I have experience working in various roles at Scotiabank. I offer farm business advice and consulting in areas of finance. Read more...
- Company: Dynamic AppraisalsMy appraisal career started in 2007 out of Saskatoon where I was based out of the city but completed work throughout Saskatchewan. In 2014 I moved to Battleford and complete appraisals throughout southwest, west, central and northern Saskatchewan. I have experience in real property appraisals and consulting services on a wide range of properties including agricultural, commercial, industrial, institutional, investment, Read more...
- Company: Prosper FinancialSilas has worked in tax and succession planning since 1996, specializing in family farm operations. He has become a trusted source in working with many families and individuals to save tax dollars and to assist in passing the farm business to the next generation. Read more...
- Company: Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Taxation & Farmland Transactions
Levi Derksen, CPA, CGA graduated with with a BSBA in General Management in 2011. Levi received his Certified General Accountant designation in 2017. Levi has worked at Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP in Saskatoon since September 2014. Levi works with a broad variety of clients in the agricultural sector, including grains farms, large mixed farming operations, and agriculture support businesses. Read more... - Company: Ernst & YoungI’ve been practicing since 1991. How I can add value to your company: My area of expertise includes providing non-audit services to family-owned and private business clients. I have experience providing assistance with tax, accounting and general business issues faced by small and medium-sized businesses. I service clients in many different industries including agriculture business and primary agriculture producers. Why Read more...
- Company: Farm Credit CanadaWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Succession Planning
- Farm Transition Between generations
- Family CommunicationPatti’s career has been focused on working with farm businesses both as an entrepreneur and a lending advisor, providing tools and resources that open new paths to success. As an experienced farm transition facilitator, she can initiate and lead the conversation and help producers make the best strategic decisions for their operations. Patti has an agriculture degree from the University Read more... - Company: Scotia Wealth ManagementWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesKelsey is a trusted and experienced consultant to accomplished agricultural clients, business owners and affluent families on matters associated with transition nd wealth. He helps guide families through the unique opportunities and challenges they may be facing in the areas of wealth, tax and estate planning, philanthropy, family governance and business succession planning. n accountant by trade, Kelsey has a Read more...
- Company: Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLPMember: CPA Saskatchewan Read more...
- Company: MLT Aikins LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Corporate taxation
Succession planning
Purchase and sale of farm corporationAlain works with a broad client base of individuals, small- to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations to produce business structures and processes that are as tax efficient as possible. He has extensive experience with provincial, national and international tax issues, and also provides tax litigation advice in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. Alain has 40 years of experience, Read more... - Company: Lizee Gauthier Chartered Professional AccountantsAccountant Taxes Farm Statements Corporate Year Ends Bookkeeping, Payroll Member: Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan Read more...
- Company: McDougall Gauley LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Safe-guarding the family farm
Income for support on marriage breakdown
Protecting your legacyThroughout my career, my practice has focused mainly in the area of family law. I have successfully assisted clients at every level of court in Saskatchewan. My family law practice includes negotiating Interspousal, Pre-nuptual, Cohabitation and Separation Agreements along with extensive litigation experience in divorce, child and spousal support, division of property and parenting. I am fortunate to be able Read more... - Company: Miller Thomson LLPDustin received his Juris Doctorate of Law from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan and was called to the Saskatchewan bar in 2014. Prior to law school, Dustin graduated from Colgate University where he received a Division I Hockey Scholarship. Following his graduation, Dustin worked on the family farm for a year before deciding it was “a Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankAgriculture Specialist with Scotiabank focusing on mid-large size farm operations (grain, cattle, poultry, etc..) located in Central and Northern Saskatchewan. Grew up on a mixed farm in Wynyard, SK. Reside in Saskatoon now, but still actively farm with family back home. Graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce. Provide trusted advice and solutions to finance day-to-day Read more...
- Company: Enns & Baxter Wealth managementSteven believes that utilizing a holistic financial planning approach with clients is key to achieving peace of mind. His areas of focus include retirement income planning and family farm wealth management. Steven attended Briercrest College & Seminary where he played collegiate volleyball and also met his wife, Brianne. He then completed a finance degree at the University of Manitoba’s Asper Read more...
- Company: MLT Aikins LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Corporate taxation
Succession planning
Purchase and sale of farm corporationsAaron provides legal advice related to taxation, commercial transactions and estate planning while co-managing his family’s expanding grain farming operation near Hanley, Saskatchewan. Aaron frequently assists clients with income tax, goods and services tax, provincial sales tax, share and asset purchases, shareholder agreements and estate planning matters. His active involvement in the agriculture industry allows him to provide unique perspectives Read more... - Company: ScotiabankAs a Client Relationship Manager within the Scotiabank Commercial Agricultural Banking Team, I focus on medium to large size Agriculture operations including grain producers, livestock operations, & various Agri-Businesses located throughout Saskatchewan. I work with customers directly to develop and provide tailored financing solutions aiming to increase profitability, mitigate risk, & provide opportunity for sustained business growth. I hold a Read more...
- Tyler Kachur graduated from the U of S in 2001, earned his CPA, CA designation in April 2005 and completed the CICA In-depth Tax Courses and Corporate Reorganizations courses. With over 12 years of professional experience — the past eight of which focused on taxation — Tyler has a deep understanding of personal and corporate tax planning opportunities related to Read more...
- Company: Felesky Flynn LLPPerry is a Partner with the Saskatoon office of Felesky Flynn LLP. Perry practices in all areas of personal and corporate taxation, focusing on matters affecting owner managed enterprises and their shareholders. In particular, Perry’s specific areas of expertise include corporate reorganizations and corporate tax planning; farm reorganizations and tax planning in the farming and agriculture sector; implement such as Read more...
- Company: Prosper FinancialKevin was born and raised in northern Germany and moved to Canada in 2012. He quickly found a position with a national accounting and tax advisory firm based out of Saskatoon. Kevin spent three tax seasons managing over 150 clients, the majority being farms. Through proactive long-term tax plans, he was able to build strong relationships with his clients and Read more...
- Company: Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLPI graduated from the University of Calgary and obtained my Chartered Accountant designation in 1991, while articling with Price Waterhouse Coopers. I worked in industry as a Manager of Financial Reporting for an international seismic acquisition company and also as a Controller for a large golf course and land development organization. I moved to Saskatchewan in 1999 to a family Read more...
- Company: Scotia Wealth ManagementI am a director and Senior Wealth Advisor who quarterbacks wealth management and succession planning for farmers with the support of a comprehensive team. Actively farming myself, I bring a unique expertise to implementing effective tax, insurance, succession and estate planning, ensuring a clear path and peace of mind. Member: IIROC Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankAs a Director of National Accounts with the Agricultural Banking team, Jesse’s focus is on large size farming operations including grain and livestock farms, Hutterite Colonies and agribusinesses located throughout Saskatchewan. He works closely with clients to develop and provide tailored financing strategies to help increase profitability, mitigate risk and grow financially. Jesse also provides his clients with a wide Read more...
- Company: Laskowski & Wright LLPStan was raised on Saskatchewan mixed farm. He was an owner-operator of a grain farm in west central Saskatchewan for 28 years. In winter mouths doing accounting and farm plans. In 2004 after renting the farm Stan went full time accounting & consulting. Stan was an original member of the Saskatoon chapter of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, serving Read more...
- Company: My Farm Group/ McCannell Financial GroupDon is the President/CEO of McCannell Financial Group Ltd. and My Financial Group Ltd. Don became an independent financial planner in 1995 after 16 years with a Class A Financial Bank and Trust Company in the wealth management and lending areas. He has 39 years of experience in all aspects of financial services, lending, investments, estate planning, retirement planning, tax Read more...
- Company: Khorshid Nieth & Associates - IG Private Wealth ManagementI was born and raised on a grain farm outside of St. Gregor. Received my Accountancy Diploma from SIAST in 2011. Employment in the accounting field led me to Nipawin and Estevan before settling in Saskatoon. I joined IG Wealth Management in 2013 and have since completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation. In Read more...
- Company: Saskatchewan Ministry of AgricultureRon received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon in 1984, with a major in accounting. He completed a diploma in Mercantile Credit Management from the Canadian Credit Institute in 1987 and received his professional accounting designation in 1993. His career in the ag-sector began in Yorkton, Saskatchewan as a Credit Analyst for Morris Rod Weeder Read more...
- Company: McKercher LLPCurtis is currently a partner at McKercher LLP. He specializes in Commercial and Estate Litigation.Curtis is a partner in the Saskatoon office where he practices mainly in the areas of estate litigation, corporate/commercial litigation, construction litigation, and insurance litigation. He also advises clients on various labour and employment issues. Member: Saskatoon Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association Read more...
- I grew up in Dalmeny, Saskatchewan and then relocated to British Columbia where I finished high school. After high school I returned to my prairie roots. My family is involved in the agricultural industry and farms in the Dalmeny area. I started my appraisal career in 2003, graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2004 and continued to pursue my Read more...
- Cindy Reid-Shelton has been working with clients building financial plans for over 25 years. Regardless of the complexity of the goal, Cindy believes having a plan is key to achieving it. From business owners looking to optimize and properly determine the value oft their business or farmers wanting to successfully transition the family farm between generations and the creation of Read more...
- Company: McKercher LLPNikki has assisted numerous clients with finance, commercial (non-First Nations and First Nations) land transactions and general business matters. This work includes: commercial lending and financing arrangements, including private placements and public offerings; purchase, sale, leasing and development of real property including that which involves First Nations’ Reserve lands; corporate and non-corporate-entity documentation and advice; First Nations’ governance and trust Read more...
- Company: Miller ThomsonJacey Safnuk is an associate in Miller Thomson’s Saskatoon office practicing in the area of commercial litigation. Jacey has experience in the fields of civil litigation, insolvency, and municipal law. Prior to joining Miller Thomson in 2018 as an articling student, Jacey attended the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law, graduating with Distinction. Jacey also obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Read more...
- Company: MNP LLPGrew up in Carrot River, SK Parents own a farm in Porcupine Plain, SK Four years experience public accounting Prepare AgriStability applications for clients Provide retirement and tax planning advice Read more...
- Company: Baker Tilly SK LLPBorn and raised in Yorkton, SK. Graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2013 with a B.Comm. At that time started full-time with Collins Barrow PQ LLP in Saskatoon and completed my CFE in 2015 and attaining my CPA designation in 2016. Have worked with farm corporations and business throughout the 6 years I have been at Collins Barrow PQ Read more...
- Company: Maverick Ag Ltd.Willing to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Agriculture Risk Management and Insurance
- Data Analytics and Farm Management
- Internal Farm Management and Human Resources• President and Co-Founder, Maverick Ag Ltd • CFO, Hebert Grain Ventures Evan Shout is the president and co-founder of Maverick Ag Ltd, a business risk management and consulting firm focused on insurance and data analytics. He also sits as chief financial officer at Hebert Grain Ventures (HGV), a 26,000-acre grain and oilseed operation in southeast Saskatchewan. Evan is a Read more... - Company: Miller Thomson LLPScott brings a wealth of comprehensive litigation expertise to Miller Thomson having extensive experience in both private and public practice. Scott has a broad litigation practice and prides himself in his ability to represent any party to a legal dispute. He provides advice and representation on a wide range of disputes and claims including, but not limited to, personal injury, Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankAsa Client Relationship manager on the Agriculture Banking Team, Holli is focused on mid-sized operations including grains nd livestock farms as well as agri-business throughout Saskatchewan. She works with clients to provide tailored financing solutions to aid in increasing profitability, mitigating risk and emphasizing sustainable business growth. Holli also provides clients with a range of banking services as well as Read more...
- With more than 30 years in the financial services industry through progressive roles in advisory and executive leadership, my focus has always been client centric advice. Through exceptional strategic partnerships, we provide planning consulting to complex business, agriculture and personal clients. Having the life experience of planning with a farming family through an unexpected event, I understand the impact of Read more...
- Company: Felesky Flynn LLPAreas of Expertise Corporate Tax Estate Planning Succession Planning and Personal Tax Corporate Services Crystal Taylor is a Partner with the Saskatoon office of Felesky Flynn LLP. Crystal received the award of the Best Lawyers in Canada©, Tax Law in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and was recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Estate & Personal Tax Planning also in Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankAs a Director & Group Lead in Saskatchewan the Manitoba market, it is my privilege to lead a team of Client Relationship Managers who are fully committed to helping our clients achieve their goals. Our team provides trusted advice and innovative solutions to help agricultural producers and agribusinesses to finance their day-to-day requirements, manage cash flow, finance growth, increase efficiency, Read more...
- Company: Prosper FinancialMichael has worked in the accounting industry since 1997, specializing in farm-tax planning and tax preparation. Before Michael joined Prosper Financial in 2014, he was managing the local tax office of a national company. His focus was on developing strategies for clients to save more of their hard-earned tax dollars. Read more...
- Company: ScotiabankRyan is a Client Relationship manager with Scotiabank’s Agricultural Banking team, with a focus on mid- to large-size operations (cattle and grain) and agribusinesses located across Saskatchewan. Ryan is a graduate pf the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce. He lives in Saskatoon with his wife, Jen. Services: Tailored financing; Strategies to increase profitability, mitigate risk and Read more...
- Willing to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Financial management
- Farm risk
- Continuity planningA motivating inspirer, influencer, and fearless leader in Saskatchewan’s business and agricultural community. Read more... - Company: Wisse FinancialInsurance Investment Estate Management Succession Retirement Planning Taxation Read more...
- Amy was born and raised on a grain farm in Southern Saskatchewan. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. Amy is a current member of the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan. Amy’s professional experience includes more than 20 years in public accounting, where she has delivered tax planning Read more...
