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Krista Tulloch

What to say about Kelsey? 2nd generation financial guru, partner in Smart Investments, financial planner and doggo mumma. She always digs in to get ALL the information before going away to figure out how best to solve a problem. She's a good listener and a good question asker. She often gives me homework or things to go and figure out before she does the math. She always has options. She never makes me feel dumb for having 'just one more question'. She gets how all the pieces of the financial puzzle affect one another, stays on top of the government rule changes and knows how to optimize whatever I am able to throw into the pot at a given time. She stays in touch and reaches out to ask about adjusting things as the market changes. She thinks of things I didn't even know existed. I feel secure knowing I have Kelsey guiding our family's financial planning team.

Emily E Brockman, PMP, P.Eng.

I met Kelsey when I was an undergrad. I greatly valued her calm and visual approach to teaching me the basics of investment and tax planning - it had a profound impact on me. Even though I don’t live locally anymore I have still reached out for help with insurance packages or other advice. I would highly recommend Kelsey’s services to anyone.

Ann-Marie Kellaway CGMA

Kelsey provided us with an excellent service. She is professional, efficient and so friendly and approachable. She is also very knowledgeable, open and upfront with her fees. She managed to accommodate our needs which were more complex than the average client's and worked around our difficult schedules. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a Financial Planner.

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Credentials

  • Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS)
    Responsible Investment Association
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS)
    Advocis
    Jun, 2014
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
    Financial Planning Standards Council
    Nov, 2013
    - Sep, 2024
  • Canadian Investment Funds
    MFDA
    Nov, 2009
    - Sep, 2024
  • License: Life, Accident, and Sickness Insurance
    Insurance Council of British Columbia
    Nov, 2009
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Financial Services
    • Partner | Financial Advisor
      • Feb 2018 - Present

      John Smart founded the company in 1997 and transitioned the firm to Jonathan Alpen and Kelsey Smart in 2018. Rounding out the team are: Administration Manager, Patricia; Office Coordinator, Roanne; and part-time in-house Dogs, Arrow and Gabi.Clients feel the ‘family business’ warmth when they walk in the door. Our clients mean a great deal to us. We want to understand what matters to you, so that we’ll know the best way to put your hard-earned dollars to work.We look forward to working with you.We work with clients who love what we do!We're for you if you're responsible and goal-oriented, you love dogs, and you want your money to work for you. Mutual funds are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc.

    • Financial Advisor
      • Mar 2015 - Feb 2018

    • Canada
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Financial Advisor
      • Nov 2009 - Mar 2015

      I began my career in finance almost immediately upon graduating from university. To begin with, I gained experience as an assistant to financial advisors at Canada Life (formerly called Freedom 55 Financial). Once I'd clearly decided it was the path I wanted to take, I obtained my licenses, and began building my business as an advisor; I love it and I haven't looked back since. I began my career in finance almost immediately upon graduating from university. To begin with, I gained experience as an assistant to financial advisors at Canada Life (formerly called Freedom 55 Financial). Once I'd clearly decided it was the path I wanted to take, I obtained my licenses, and began building my business as an advisor; I love it and I haven't looked back since.

    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing Associate
      • May 2008 - Aug 2009

Education

  • Queen's University
    BA, Honours Psychology
    2004 - 2008
  • Collingwood School
    Grades 5-12
    1997 - 2004

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