Michael serves the North York and GTA region. He has over 15 years of experience in the insolvency industry helping individuals overcome their financial difficulties. Michael helps people deal with debt wisely by explaining all options for debt relief, allowing them to choose the best solution for themselves and their family. Prior to joining BDO, Michael worked for several years in the credit counselling industry as a credit counsellor.

Michael’s goal has always been to create an atmosphere of open dialogue in which his client can feel comfortable telling their story and having their voice heard. He is committed to providing honest, professional and comprehensive advice on the various options available to them, in order to solve his client’s debt issues and improve their financial situation.

Michael volunteers his time to teach budgeting seminars to newcomers to Canada, seniors and to students enrolled in English as a second language courses. He regularly provides presentations on financial literacy, financial wellness and the insolvency field in general. He spends his free time with his family, friends and his not so well behaved Husky pup, Simone.

Francois obtained his CPA accounting designation in 1995, his CIRP insolvency designation in 1998 and became a Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT) in 1999. He has been working in the field of insolvency since graduating from University of Ottawa in 1991.

Francois has been helping individuals solve their debt problems now for over 20 years by providing advice on credit counselling, consumer proposals and personal bankruptcies. He also has extensive experience in business restructuring.

When he is not at work, Francois spends most of his time with his wife and kids doing outdoor activities and he also volunteers with local non-for-profit organizations in the Ottawa area from time to time. He is an avid musician and plays the keyboard, mainly for his own enjoyment.

Jeff is a Senior Vice-President who has been advising individuals and businesses in all sectors for over 35 years. Originally a qualified accountant running a public practice in London, England, Jeff is able to leverage his years and depth of experience to provide professional and practical solutions to individuals and businesses who find themselves struggling financially.

As an immigrant from a working-class family, Jeff understands the everyday financial hardships faced by Canadians. He realizes that the biggest problem is not knowing where to turn for financial help. Jeff spends much of his time during the initial consultation explaining the financial solutions available to individuals in plain and simple language. He truly cares about his clients and believes everyone deserves a fresh start in life.

Jeff’s mission in life is to give back. He achieves this by volunteering his time to share his financial knowledge with others who would benefit. Jeff is a financial literacy volunteer for CPA Canada and frequently speaks to school children and young adults on financial basics so they may develop good habits at an early stage in life. Jeff also helps his fellow professionals as a member of the education committee of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP). In 2017, Jeff was the recipient of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Advocate of the Year Award.

In his spare time, Jeff is a volunteer Ski and Park Patroller for Conservation Halton.

Nathan has worked in the insolvency and restructuring field for over 10 years. Nathan’s education and professional designations include a Bachelor of Engineering (Ryerson University) – B. Eng and an MBA from York University. He is also a Qualified Insolvency Counsellor and is also a Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional – CIRP.

An experienced media commentator on debt issues, Nathan is a regular contributor and columnist with CBC Radio.

Debbie has been helping individuals resolve their financial difficulties with insolvency solutions since 1991. During the initial consultation, she helps people who are struggling with debt explore their options and find the best solution for them. Debbie also administers consumer proposals and bankruptcies. As an accredited Insolvency Counsellor, Debbie assists individual debtors with budgeting and credit management, a key part of the financial recovery process.

Debbie understands the impact financial problems can have on a person’s life. She finds it rewarding to be involved in a person’s financial recovery journey, watching their lives change for the better. Everyone should be aware that financial stress does not always come from mismanagement of personal finances. Life happens, and challenges can come along which an individual has no control over.

Debbie is a regular presenter of insolvency and financial literacy topics to various groups, including newcomers to Canada, high school students in the Halton area, students involved with the Big Brothers and Sisters Organization of Halton. Outside of work, Debbie is a regular volunteer at the Halton Go 21 Walk for Downs Syndrome in Milton and Big Brothers and Sisters of Halton.

Marcia assists individuals with insolvency solutions, including consumer proposals and personal bankruptcies. Marcia understands the emotional stress that financial difficulties can cause. She listens to her clients’ debt stories and explains all options for dealing with their debt wisely. Marcia’s professional, empathetic approach helps greatly to ease her clients’ concerns. After an initial call or meeting with someone, Marcia finds it rewarding to hear them say, “thank you Marcia, I am feeling so much better now”.

Marcia speaks and presents at United Way and Indian Rainbow Community Services. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and evening walks.