Gil Ennis CFP, CLU, CH.F.C.
Investment Representative
Gil and Carol Ennis have been married since 1982. They have lived in Regina since that time with a brief time of 15 months in Saskatoon where their first child Mary was born. Their son Robert and daughter Erin soon followed giving them three children in under three years. Busy times! It has been and continues to be the greatest joy and accomplishment of their lives, witnessing the health, happiness and growth of their children into the fantastic adults they have become. Each has gone on to their own professional careers.
Gil was born the oldest of 4 siblings on a family farm at Glenavon, Saskatchewan. He initially started as a farming partner with his father and brother on their mixed cattle and grain farm, became a journeyman electrician and then later rented his land to his brother as his financial business took off. Since 1988 the agricultural roots have continued to dominate the value Gil has brought to the succession and retirement planning he specializes in for farming clients and small business owners throughout the province.
Gil gained his CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) degree from University of Toronto (1994), CHFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) degree from University of Toronto (1995) and CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation (1996) from the Financial Planners Standards Council. The Canadian Securities Course was passed in 1995. Gil is a Qualifying and Life member of Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) since 1997 and a Notary Public since 1998. He has been a member of Advocis since 1989, the oldest and largest voluntary professional membership association of financial advisors and planners in Canada. Education and the pursuit of excellence in the financial planning done for his clients is a hallmark of Gil’s career.
Outside of work Gil loves to travel, golfing, running, making wine and visiting with family and friends. He has and continues volunteer activities with Knights of Columbus, Lions Club – past board member and officer of both, Regina Optimist Dolphins Swim Club - past board member and officer and with Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) – Charter member and officer. He is passionate about organizations that help people afflicted with a disease and research for a cure, organizations that promote and provide resources for people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
Gil is dedicated to the premise, “We improve people’s quality of life by simplifying their financial affairs!” He says the following about his every day work with his clients, “I have great relationships with my clients. Wealth is not a measure of just assets; to me it is a measure of wellbeing. I’ll continue to help people wherever I can use the tools and talents I have at my disposal.”
Jeff Brown CFP, RHU, BBA
Jeff is married to his wife Megan and has a beautiful daughter, Lily and puppy, Ruby. For Jeff, family always comes first. They are the reason for his success and what drive him each and every day. During the working day Jeff is fully committed to clients and they get his full attention. At the end of the working day, Jeff values his time with his friends and family.
Jeff was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Although he grew up in the city, Jeff’s parents brought both a farming background and professional background to his upbringing. Jeff translates this diversity to his ability to relate to professionals and executives, as well as the farming clients and small business owners that have shaped this province.
Jeff completed his business degree at the University of Regina with a specialization in both Finance and Marketing. Jeff holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and is a member of Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada. Professionally, Jeff has helped clients in the financial services industry for over a decade.
In his spare time, Jeff enjoys playing soccer and co-managing his mens’ soccer team. He also enjoys just about anything outdoors, fishing with his father, and landscaping and renovation projects around the house. In the past he has volunteered for Habitat For Humanity and served on the local chapter of Advocis.
Jeff is passionate about helping clients uncover what’s important to them and helping them achieve financial independence--which he ultimately believes will allow them to do what they love and spend time with those that they love.
Jeff believes that by helping clients simplify their financial affairs, and providing them with a plan to achieve financial independence, they will improve their quality of life.