The Wellington County Chapter Chair is Tom Blonde
(519)846-5315
tblonde@bakertilly.ca
- Company: Baker Tilly Canada GWDWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Income tax
Succession Planning
Sale Planning
Estate PlanningBud received his Bachelor of Mathematics degree in 2010 and his Masters of Accounting degree in 2011 from the University of Waterloo. He passed the Uniform Examination in 2011 and received his designations as a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant in early 2013. After seven years with BDO Canada LLP as a co-op student to tax manager, Bud joined Collins Read more... - Company: Agricultural Credit CorporationWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Agriculture
FinanceJaye grew up on a family farm in southern Ontario close to where he resides today. He attended Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology, the University of Western Ontario where he obtained a degree in Economics and has also attended and completed programs at the Banff School of Management and the University of Missouri. Jaye has held senior positions in a Read more... - Company: Intact Centre on Climate AdadptationWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Climate change & economic valuationCurrently, I am Director, Climate Finance and Science for the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation – University of Waterloo. I assess the impact of climate change on specific industry sectors and the broader capital markets, while developing guidance to help investment professionals to integrate climate change and extreme weather risk into forward-looking portfolio analysis to minimize associated risk. By extension, Read more... - Company: Baker Tilly Canada GWDThomas received his Honours Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree specializing in Agricultural Economics (Co-Op) in 1999 from the University of Guelph. Upon graduation, he worked as a Financial Verifier for the Ontario Farm Income Disaster program with the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). In 2001, he left OMAFRA and began articling to become a Chartered Read more...
- Company: RBC Royal BankCarson was born and raised on a cow/calf, feedlot and cash crop operation in the south-west corner of London. Throughout his Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agricultural Business at the University of Guelph, Carson took every opportunity possible to visit a farm and learn something new from each and every farmer and agri-business. Spending summers during university working in Read more...
- Company: Baker Tilly Canada GWDAdrian received his Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo in 2005, and earned his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2008. Adrian joined Baker Tilly GWD as a Senior Manager in September 2019 bringing a variety of experiences from other National and Regional firms. Adrian has a wide range of experience in assurance, tax and consulting services with Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPKatherine Cavan is an associate in Miller Thomson’s business law practice group. Katherine maintains a broad practice which focuses on a range of corporate and commercial law matters including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and commercial and residential real estate transactions. Katherine’s practice is focused on the following areas: Corporate and Commercial: Katherine works closely with businesses and Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPChristopher Crisman-Cox is a member of our estate litigation and family law groups. He is a problem solver who is committed to finding the best options for clients and provides clear, easy-to-understand advice. Chris works to ensure that legal disputes are resolved as efficiently as possible. Read more...
- Company: RBC Dominion SecuritiesBrent is an Associate Advisor for Lorkovic Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities who has a passion for helping farm families answer two very important questions: “Where are we going as a farm operation?” and “What if something happens to us?” Throughout the years, Brent and the team of professionals at Lorkovic Wealth Management have had many kitchen table discussions Read more...
- After graduating with a double-degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo, Shawn continued his passion for business and mathematics by joining the team at RLB Chartered Professional Accountants. He has been with the firm for the last 12 years and is proud to be RLB’s Tax Partner. Shawn values being part of a full-service accounting firm that Read more...
- Company: Abundance CanadaWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Charitable Giving
Philanthropy
Estate PlanningPrior to joining Abundance Canada, I spent 16 years with Ontario Swine Improvement, most recently as Operations Manager. I have a passion for serving clients and built many long-term relationships with domestic and international clients. My wife Janice and I have two sons, one at the University of Waterloo and the other at University of Guelph. I have been involved Read more... - Company: Miller Thomson LLPWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Legal Landscape of Cannabis Farming
Farm Succession Planning
Business StructuringI practice in business law, agriculture law and private client services. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial transactions, business succession planning, and personal estate planning. I also work with local charitable and not-for-profit organizations on a pro bono basis with the aim of giving back to Guelph and the surrounding communities. Corporate/Commercial Transactions Corporate Planning Structuring/Restructuring Succession Planning Estate Read more... - Company: RLB Chartered Professional AccountantsI am a senior accountant at RLB LLP who focuses on on preparing financial statements and tax returns for farmers ranging from small sole proprietors to family farm corporations. I work closely with the other people in our Agriculture Team to provide farms with the best service for their accounting and advisory needs. Growing up I always had an interest Read more...
- Company: Abundance CanadaWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Charitable gift planning during farm transitions
Will & Estate Planning
Charitable giving in farm transitions
Donating assets to charity during one's lifetimeSherri provides charitable gift planning services and consultations for individuals, couples, families and businesses. She can facilitate charitable donations of publicly traded securities, private company shares, life insurance, and more. Charitable gift planning is often part of a will & estate plan and she is happy to assist you in creating or updating your plan. Sherri will consult with your Read more... - Company: Synthesis Agri-Food NetworkWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Farm Business management
- Strategic PlanningAs founder and President of Synthesis Agri-Food Network, Rob gathers valuable insights and draws upon his deep agri-food knowledge to provide clients with practical approaches and actionable solutions. Rob is a skilled consultant and facilitator who excels in business and strategic planning, marketing communications and market research. His first-hand knowledge of agriculture – cultivated while working on his family farm Read more... - Company: Miller Thomson LLPMike Henley is a Partner in the corporate commercial group at the Guelph office of Miller Thomson. As a former banker at one of Canada’s big five banks, Mike serviced a large variety of clients in the agriculture industry. In addition, his work at one of Canada’s largest pharmaceuticals company, focusing on business development and brand management has given Mike’s legal practice a Read more...
- Company: Farm LifeBernie grew up as one of seven children on a dairy farm near Orangeville, Ontario. From a young age, he was sitting in on-farm meetings and eager to learn about the business management of his parent’s dairy operation. Bernie obtained his agri-business degree from the University of Guelph and then worked for 20 years in agriculture banking leadership, team coaching Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LLPJessica is an associate at the Guelph office of Miller Thomson LLP specializing in private client services. She regularly advises clients on a wide range of estate planning matters including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate administration. Jessica enjoys working closely with her clients to develop an intelligent and informed wealth transfer strategy, and has experience in business succession Read more...
- Company: Ontario Federation of AgricultureBen Le Fort is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) primarily covering, Assessment, Taxation, Risk management and Municipal Finance policy files for the OFA. Ben holds two degrees in Economics; he completed his undergrad at Acadia University and his Masters at the University of Guelph. Read more...
- Company: MNP LLPI grew up on a dairy farm in Oxford County and went to Brock University to get my education in accounting. I then obtained my CA designation and started working with agricultural clients. I provide accounting, tax and advisory services to clients in the agricultural and support industries. I have been working with farm families and businesses for over 20 Read more...
- I grew up on a family farm in Wellington County, lived & traveled overseas and came back to complete an MA in Rural Sociology at U of Guelph. Since then, I’ve worked in communications, research and project management related to environmental stewardship. As I’ve seen my family work together to grow a successful farm operation, I’m passionate about working with Read more...
- Company: Baker Tilly Canada GWDI grew up and worked on my parent’s dairy farm in Woolwich township. I attended Wilfrid Laurier University and received my Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in 2010. Outside of work I volunteer in the Big Brothers one to one program and enjoying participating in a variety of sports. Grew up and worked on my parent’s dairy farm. I joined Read more...
- My agricultural practice emphasizes real estate transactions, family farm corporations and succession and estate planning including wills, powers of attorney, living wills and estate administration. I also have a growing land use planning business and regularly assist clients with severances and lot line adjustments. I enjoy utilizing my legal knowledge to assist agricultural clients with the unique challenges they may Read more...
- Company: RLB LLPI have been in public accounting for over 10 years, and with RLB LLP for over 5. As of recently I am working out of the RLB Fergus office where I will be overseeing numerous agriculture based clients. I deal primarily with owner managed businesses of various sizes from small corporate files to large corporate groups. I deal with various Read more...
- Ted Oldfield was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1984. His practice has been devoted to representation of farmers for over 30 years. Ted has appeared in front of all levels of Court in Ontario representing farmers and in front of many of the administrative tribunals which regulate agriculture. He was the former Chair of the Normal Farm Practices Read more...
- Company: Baker Tilly Canada GWDHelen received her Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Concentration in Accounting) in 2000 from Carleton University. After an articling period at firms in both Ottawa and Lindsay she qualified as a Chartered Professional Accountant in 2002. She continued working in Ottawa until 2007 when she moved to Elora with her family and joined Baker Tilly GWD (formerly Collins Barrow). In September Read more...
- Company: Cove Valley FarmAgrologist Producer Ontario Institute of Agrologists Read more...
- Company: Raymond JamesWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
- Tax
- Insurance planning
- Living benefits
- Enhanced retirement strategies including IPPs and RCAs
- Strategic philanthropyI am a self-employed tax strategist who sees my work as a vocation. Defense of tradition, the entrepreneurial spirit and the family farm through prudent tax planning is what I do. I have several professional accreditations and designations and pride myself on cooperative, objective and thorough strategy implementation. Tax planning, insurance and risk planning. I have several farming clients and Read more... - Company: BDO Canada LLPFred is a Tax Partner with more than two decades of experience, many of these at BDO. His area of specialization includes reorganizations and tax and estate planning. He has also helped clients with remuneration planning, corporate and personal income tax compliance, family trusts and more. He has completed the CICA’s three in-depth Tax Courses, the Corporate Reorganization CICA Read more...
- Company: RLB Chartered Professional AccountantsA graduate of the University of Guelph in management economics in 1982 and CPA in 1987, Partner 1993 in RLB LLP. Tax Accounting Assurance & Consulting services with significant work in agricultural area. Member: Chartered Profesional Accountants of Ontario Read more...
- Company: RBC Dominion SecuritiesSince joining RBC Dominion Securities in 2005, Tom has focused on providing clients with comprehensive solutions and personalized financial advice. Tom’s extensive experience with intergenerational business and farm transfers as well as his credentials and expertise help ensure expert execution and peace of mind for clients who need solutions for broad and complex wealth management needs. Tom earned his honours Read more...
- Company: Oldfield, Greaves, D"Agostino & Scriven Professional CorporationWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesBob Scriven is a Partner with the firm and has been practicing law since 2012. Bob has represented clients before all levels of Court in Ontario. In addition, Bob has represented clients before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Tribunal and the Ontario Municipal Board. Bob restricts his litigation practice to matters concerning agricultural Read more...
- Company: Accord Business Solutions Inc.I have been working with farm families since 1986 in the area of tax planning and preparation, estate and inter-generational planning and execution. I joined CAFA in 2009 in order to align myself with other professionals working with family farms in Ontario. Income tax preparation for both corporate and personal bookkeeping. Estate planning Inter-generational farm transfers, Farm sales and purchases. Read more...
- Company: SV LawDiane regularly advises privately held corporations and their boards of directors and shareholders as well as family held businesses. She has significant experience acting for local businesses active in manufacturing, automotive, and other industries, and farming and agricultural businesses, and the related land and real property uses associated with such businesses. Farming and agricultural businesses, succession planning, land use planning Read more...
- Company: SV LawVince Starratt’s busy practice includes real estate, land use planning and development, business law, and wills and estates. His expanding developer practice is complimented by a large agricultural and corporate/commercial client base. One of Vince’s specialties is severances, which includes surplus farm dwelling severances, lot-line adjustments and zoning. Severances, Land Use Planning, Development, Business Law, Succession Planning Read more...
- Stephen Sweeney is a senior corporate lawyer with over 30 years of experience in business and commercial law. He is highly respected by his professional colleagues for his depth of expertise and his commitment to client service. Throughout his career, Stephen has built trusted relationships with both his clients and other professional advisers in the fields of banking, finance, accounting, Read more...
- Company: Cougar Global InvestmentsWilling to do Public Speaking?: YesPublic Speaking Topics:
Wealth Management
Investment ManagementRaised in Winnipeg, Craig currently lives in Toronto with his wife and two children. He is an active competitive youth hockey coach, and love comparing notes on various neutral zone forechecking strategies. Craig has extensive experience writing and speaking about issues related to professional development, practice management, and the wealth management business. Craig is Head of Wealth Management for Cougar Read more... - Company: RLB Chartered Professional AccountantsHave lived in the Waterloo Region all my life and was excited about the opportunity to expand my community by working in Center Wellington. I entered the Agriculture niche when everyone at the firm moved on to new opportunities and we needed the work completed. That was 3 years ago and I’ve never looked back. I love the Agriculture industry Read more...
- Company: RBC Royal Bank-Graduated from the University of Guelph in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture -Have various summer employment at DuPont Pioneer, Cribit Seeds, FCC -Currently working at RBC as an Agriculture Account Manager -Grew up on a dairy, beef and sheep farm -Passion for Agriculture, Jersey cows and my community Read more...
- Company: Miller Thomson LawyersCarol VandenHoek is the managing partner in Miller Thomson’s Guelph office and has over 20 years of experience in employment law, litigation including estate matters, agriculture law, and child protection law. Carol’s emphasis on creative solutions is paired with her strong advocacy skills before the court and tribunals. Carol earned her law degree at the University of Toronto, and in 2009 completed Read more...
- Company: RBC Wealth ManagementScott brings his 25 plus years of financial services experience to the clients he meets, including 18 years in public practice (six years as a Partner) with a local CA firm. He has worked with clients in the areas of tax, estate and business strategy including family business succession planning. Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management Services, Scott provided services Read more...
- Company: RLB Chartered Professional AccountantsPrevious worked at two national accounting firms (three offices) in Northern Ontario Significant audit and consulting background from time at National firms Obtained CPA, CA designation in 2005 Partner at RLB LLP in 2012 Previous chair of RLB LLP’s municipal practice Previous chair of RLB LLP’s assurance committee overseeing the quality, compliance and processes of all assurance work (audits, reviews, Read more...
