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Heather Cowger

780-513-8323
780-513-8893
866-513-8323
inquiries@discoveryfinancial.ca*

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Scott Lissoway, CFP, CHS, Senior Wealth Manager By Private Referral

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As the founder of the firm, Scott has worked in the financial services industry since 1991. Scott’s focus on business owners, professionals and wealthy families have equipped him with a unique set of skills to apply to high net worth situations.

Scott’s expertise is showing qualified people how to help protect and grow their net worth with as little risk to capital as possible by using techniques and unique asset classes designed to help preserve capital, enhance yield, and allow clients to magnify the wealth of their families.

 

  • Community Philanthropic Involvement
  • Past trustee of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Foundation
  • Past member of Grande Prairie Rotary Club
  • Past director of United Way Grande Prairie
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Jeremiah Richardson, B.Comm, CFP, RHU, Wealth Manager

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Jeremiah started with Discovery Financial Group in 2010 as the insurance and investment specialist. He brings to this role the expertise he gained as a Life Insurance and Investments Product Manager, responsible for the northern Alberta and northern B.C. region for a leading Canadian insurance company. He has been in the financial services industry for 16 years.

He specializes in creating estate and wealth solutions for high net worth individuals who are seeking tax reduction, wealth enhancement, retirement solutions and estate maximization. Investment portfolios are custom-built with diversification and risk mitigation in mind. As a Certified Financial Planner®, he utilizes a solutions-driven process to help ensure financial goals are achieved.

Jeremiah and his wife, Callie, have three very energetic boys, Wyatt, Sawyer, and Emmett. When he’s not out enjoying the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing, he is busy as the Vice-President of the Estate Financial Planning Institute in Grande Prairie, a Big Brother Mentor, and his sons’ extracurriculars.

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Amber McGuinness, Advisor

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Amber joined the Discovery team in 2023 as an insurance specialist. Amber brings a high level of expertise to her clients and works diligently with them to find financial solutions that meet all of their concerns. Specializing in life insurance, living benefits and group policies, her goal is to build strong relationships with her clients and provide them with the best client service experience. 

In her free time, Amber loves to play golf and spend quality time with her family. She enjoys giving back to the community and currently serves as a board member for the United Way.

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Liz Kushner

Group Operations Specialist

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Liz joined the Discovery Financial team in 2001 with many years of experience in the general insurance industry. Her dedication to her role of helping ensure employees and business owners are taken care of is unmatched.

She specializes with Discovery Financial in all areas related to employee group benefit programs. Her duties include marketing existing and new group benefit plans with our many insurance providers to help ensure that we provide clients with the most suitable plan design for their employees at the most cost efficient rates. She is also responsible for assisting employers and employees with claims, changes, amendments, troubleshooting any problems with administration and medical or disability claims. Don’t be surprised when she seems to go far above and beyond what you expect. Her goal is to help ensure that employee group benefit plans are running in a smooth and efficient manner.

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Judy Callioux, Group Operations Specialist

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Judy joined the Discovery Financial team in January 2011. She brings 32 years of insurance industry experience with a high level of professional expertise in customer service and excels to help ensure that employees and business owners are well taken care of.

Judy is a key contact for our employee group benefit programs. Her duties include marketing existing and new group benefit plans with our many insurance providers to help ensure that we provide clients with the most suitable plan design for their employees at the most cost efficient rates. She is also responsible for assisting employers and employees with claims, changes, amendments, troubleshooting any problems with administration and medical or disability claims.  Judy also possesses many years of human resource experience and works in this area within our office as well. 

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Heather Cowger, ACS, Individual Operations Specialist

780-513-8323
heather@discoveryfinancial.ca *

Heather joined our team in July 2014. Having spent many years in the insurance industry, she brings extensive experience and knowledge of products and administrative processing to our firm.

Heather works alongside the advisors providing support with the processing of new applications and investment accounts. She also assists with the planning and preparation for client meetings, scheduling, and the servicing of all inforce individual business. 

Heather’s attention to detail and client service experience adds extreme value to Discovery Financial.

 

 

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Kayla Richard, Group Operations Specialist

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Kayla joined our team in January 2018. She brings with her many years of experience in the customer service industry.

Kayla directly assists the Advisors with the group benefits for business owners and employees. Kayla's attention to detail and amazing personality ensure that the highest level of client care is received. 

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Brittany Loewen, Individual Operations Specialist

780-513-8323
brittany@discoveryfinancial.ca*

Brittany joined our team in May 2022. She brings with her extensive experience in customer service in the health industry.  Brittany handles the administrative processes and scheduling for our clients. She  is the smiling face that will greet you upon entering our office, and has become a vital part of our team.

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Jace Livingston, Individual Operations Specialist

780-513-8323
jace@discoveryfinancial.ca*

Jace joined our team in October 2022, he brings a background in Business Administration from Northwest Polytechnical Institute where he completed his diploma with a focus in finance.

Jace works alongside the advisors providing support with the processing of new applications and investment accounts. His responsibilities include the planning and preparation for client meetings, scheduling, as well as the handling of administrative processes for all inforce individual business.

 

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Erin Lafond, BAdmin/Marketing

Marketing and Public Relations

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780-402-9110
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Erin moved to Grande Prairie in 1996 to attend and graduate the marketing program at GPRC. For the last 25+ years, Erin has been involved in the marketing of both large corporations and individually owned companies. She's a strong community supporter, being involved in numerous charities and non-profit groups. She sincerely believes we should leave the world better than we found it.  Erin is our client liaison, party planner, event coordinator and brand ambassador. For our corporate clients, Erin can assist with staff parties, client events and fundraisers.  

Our mission is to build a financial security plan tailored to help meet your specific needs. We're dedicated to understanding your goals and providing you with the professional financial security advice needed to help you achieve those goals.

Whether purchasing a home, financing a child's education or retiring comfortably, your goals are specific to you and your financial security plan should be tailored to your needs.

We'll help you understand the choices to be made and the products available to help build a financial security plan to achieve your personal or business goals. And once your plan is in place, we'll continue to work with you by reviewing your financial security plan from time to time with you to help ensure you're still on track to achieving your goals.

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We know that personal service is key to helping you find the right solution for your financial security needs. If you have questions about your financial security plan or specific financial products, contact us and we can set up a time to meet. We can discuss our services, review your specific needs and address any questions you may have. Contact today.

Phone: 780-513-8323
Toll Free: 866-513-8323
Fax: 780-513-8893
Email: inquiries@discoveryfinancial.ca

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