Paul is a Senior Vice-President in our Moncton, New Brunswick office and oversees BDO’s Financial Recovery Services for the provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island as well as Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Paul has over 10 years of professional experience in insolvency and has helped countless individuals and businesses find creative and pragmatic solutions to deal with overwhelming debt.

 

While Paul has worked in both the corporate and consumer world, he is mainly focused on helping individuals resolve their financial difficulties through consumer proposals or bankruptcy. Paul’s easy-going approach puts those he works with at ease and his well-rounded background brings a broad spectrum of knowledge to the table. Paul has been mandated as trustee in bankruptcies or proposals and receiver for business clients in industries ranging from farming to fish hatcheries and from manufacturing to medical supply.

 

When Paul isn’t working, he and his wife are generally busy raising four rambunctious boys.

 

Ashley has worked in the insolvency industry since 2018. Before her career in insolvency, she studied sociology and psychology at Acadia University where she obtained her bachelors degree. She has successfully completed the Insolvency Counselling Course and the Insolvency Administrators Course (Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals). Ashley is currently enrolled in the CQP Program (Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professional Qualification Program).

Making the initial call for debt help can be difficult and overwhelming for many individuals. Ashley understands how important it is to provide a safe and compassionate environment where her clients can ask questions and voice their concerns. Ashley's focus is to help individuals resolve their financial difficulties through tailored debt solutions. She works with each individual client, guiding them on their way to debt relief.

Ashley believes that the most rewarding part of her work is being able to provide tools and resources through financial meetings that help guide individuals to achieve a debt-free lifestyle.

Outside of work, Ashley lives an active lifestyle. She is passionate about health and fitness. In the warmer months, she enjoys paddle boarding, hiking and golfing. In the cooler months, Ashley enjoys skiing, skating and working out in the fitness center.

Marlene previously worked in the financial counselling industry and moved over to insolvency in 2019. She successfully completed the Insolvency Counselling Course and is in the process of completing the Insolvency Administrator’s Course (Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals). Marlene obtained a diploma from Holland College where she studied Business Administration. She also previously obtained a designation as an Accredited Financial Counsellor.

 

Marlene understands that everyone’s situation is a little bit different, and what works for some may not work for others. She has a non-judgmental approach when helping individuals. Marlene understands that anyone at any time can experience financial difficulties.

 

Marlene finds the most rewarding part of her job is getting to be a part of an individual’s journey to financial freedom.