At BDO Debt Solutions in Oshawa, our team of debt experts, including Licensed Insolvency Trustees and debt counsellors, are ready to provide advice and support for credit counselling, budgeting, debt consolidation, debt management, debt settlement, consumer proposals and bankruptcy.
Address
419 King Street West
The Oshawa Centre, Suite 504
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 2K5
Phone
Phone: +1 905-436-9100
Hours
Mo=08:30-18:00
Tu=08:30-18:00
We=08:30-18:00
Th=08:30-18:00
Fr=08:30-17:00
Debt can be overwhelming. We’re here to make sure you’re not alone on your journey to financial wellness. Our debt experts are ready to listen to your story and make sure you understand all the options available to you. If you decide a consumer proposal or bankruptcy is the right debt solution for you, they’ll guide you through the debt relief process, from start to finish.
Scott Schaefer is a Partner in BDO Canada’s Personal Debt Solutions practice, based in the firm’s Kitchener–Waterloo office. With over 25 years of experience, Scott has helped thousands of individuals and families navigate financial challenges and regain control of their finances through practical, tailored debt solutions.
As a Chartered Professional Accountant with a background in accounting and economics, he brings both technical insight and real-world understanding to every situation.
Outside of client work, Scott is actively involved in his community and enjoys spending time with his family and the outdoors.
“ Myth: You need to keep a balance on your credit card to maintain a good credit score.
Wendy Villeneuve
Senior Insolvency Advisor
[email protected] Read bioSince 1997, Wendy has helped hundreds of individuals resolve their debt through the consumer proposal and bankruptcy process. As part of the process, she provides financial counselling, helping her clients establish good financial habits. Wendy is dedicated to resolving financial difficulties with realistic solutions. Her depth of knowledge and professionalism allows her to provide personalized service while recognizing the urgency of individual needs. Wendy has also been involved in several large corporate restructuring proposals and bankruptcies.
Wendy has completed her Insolvency Administrators accreditation and obtained her Insolvency Counselling Certificate. She is a member of the National Insolvency Qualification Program through the Canadian Association of Insolvency Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) and holds the designation of a Commissioner of Oaths for Taking Affidavits with respect to insolvency matters. Wendy completed the Legal Administration Program at Durham College and obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree from Trent University.
Wendy supports and attends many of the local Oshawa, Whitby, and Clarington Board of Trade events. She has been very involved raising funds for various charities in the community including Big Brothers and Sisters of Oshawa/Whitby and the Canadian Cancer Society. Wendy also enjoys attending country music festivals and spending quality time with her family.
Talking about debt can be intimidating, so we ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
We take the time to explore all debt relief options, so you can choose the best one for you.
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