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Greetings from the staff at the Manulife Wealth Inc. office in Bracebridge, servicing all the communities of Muskoka.  It was in 1994 that we first opened our office in downtown Bracebridge. We were located in the basement at 35 Manitoba Street where Banks Brothers had their retail electronics store. At the time we had no idea how our presence would be received nor how to successfully market our services to the investing public.

We began by offering GIC clients the most competitive and attractive rates available. And, as our business grew, we were able to determine just what clients were looking for and widen our product offering range to meet their needs.


After a short time we were offered the chance to move up to street level when Banks Brothers closed. This move provided us with a much stronger physical presence and was the turning point for our growth. It was at that time we began providing investment advice and articles on a weekly basis, first through the Muskoka Times, and then through the Weekender where we have resided since. Now, four hundred or so articles later, we still haven’t run out of things to say in hopes of helping the residents of Muskoka with their investment decisions.

In 1997 we made the move to our current location in the Shier Building and shortly thereafter we were invited to join the Berkshire Group who have since become part of Manulife Wealth Inc..  Since then more advisors have joined our office creating one of Muskoka’s largest independent financial services office.

Needless to say, after almost two decades, we have seen our share of ups and downs. Inflation, deflation, wild interest rate swings, market rallies and downturns, terrorism and even pandemics. There is very little news in the world, both good and bad, that doesn’t affect our financial health one way or another.

Over the years we are pleased to report that we have grown consistently into what we feel is a very strong and prosperous business. We have successfully assembled a group of well qualified advisors to provide clients with quality investment services. The result is a specialized team that works together in providing investment advice and products to all of our clients.

As a full service investment firm we are able to advise and provide the widest range of products for virtually any investment need from GICs to Stocks, Bonds and Mutual funds as well as a variety of specialized services such as Individual Pension Plans, Insurance Products, Mortgage Referrals and Financial, Retirement and Estate advice.

From all of us at Manulife Wealth Inc. we would like to thank the people of Muskoka for providing us with the opportunity to build a successful business. Not an easy task even in the best of times. Moving ahead we will continue to be guided by the needs of our clients in determining how best to advance our product and services development.

Meet Our Team

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Brad Wallace

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Brad Wallace

Senior Investment Advisor - Manulife Wealth Inc.
Insurance Representative - Manulife Wealth Insurance Services Inc.

Telephone: 705-646-2811
Fax: 705-646-1109
Toll Free: 888-422-2811
brad.wallace@manulifewealth.ca

Brad began his career in the financial services industry in 1996 soon after graduating from University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Most of his career was with Berkshire Securities Inc which eventually partnered with Manulife Wealth Inc. in 2007.  Brad has been in the current location at the Shier building since 1997 when, together with his colleague Robert Quigg, he started a new independent financial services practice in Bracebridge.

Brad is a Senior Investment Advisor and Insurance Representative in the Bracebridge Branch.   His duties include meeting and listening to clients to get an understanding of their current financial position and their future goals.  Together with clients, plans are developed to take into account short and long term financial goals, insurance needs, and debt management strategies.

Outside of the office Brad spends most of his time with his son, daughter and wife Leann, a kindergarten teacher at a school near their home.  He enjoys golf, hockey and boating on the Muskoka Lakes.

Looking for Travel Insurance?

Manulife Financial offers the following travel insurance options:
*Out of province/out of country travel insurance for Canadians
*Visitors to Canada travel insurance
*Student travel insurance

Looking for Health & Dental Coverage?

Manulife Financial offers Health, Dental and Extended Health Care benefits with the following options:
* Coverage for Individuals and Families
* Coverage for those who are self-employed or those whose group benefits have been terminated

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Daniel Gardiner

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Daniel Gardiner

Investment Advisor - Manulife Wealth Inc.
Insurance Representative - Manulife Wealth Insurance Services Inc.

Telephone: 705-646-2811
Fax: 705-646-1109
Toll Free: 888-422-2811
Daniel.Gardiner@manulifewealth.ca

Dan has been in the financial services industry since 1998.  After completing his Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree at the University of Guelph; Dan began working for the National Bank of Canada in a management position.  In early 2000; Dan left National Bank to join Berkshire Securities as an Investment Advisor.  In 2007, Berkshire joined with Manulife Wealth Inc..  Over the years, Dan has maintained his primary role; helping his clients with all aspects of financial advice.  He has also taken on additional roles by becoming a licensed life insurance agent.

Dan primary focus is ensuring that the clients’ needs are being met.  Each client has a unique set of circumstances in his or her life; therefore no two plans will be the same.  Many of Dan’s clients are enjoying retirement and primarily need income production; though there are quite a number of clients that are looking for more long-term growth.  One area that Dan has acquired a wealth of knowledge in is estate settlement.  Dan has worked with numerous lawyers in the area, assisting people in settling estates, especially where old or unusual investments are involved.

In his free time, Dan enjoys staying actively involved in the community including being a board member of local soccer and minor hockey organizations.  Some of Dan’s favourite pastimes include travelling, soccer & curling. Above all, Dan prefers spending family time with his family, Stacy, Makaila, Ben & Ashley as well as their pets Wylie, Chance & Skipper.

Looking for Health & Dental Coverage?

Manulife Financial offers Health, Dental and Extended Health Care benefits with the following options:
* Coverage for Individuals and Families
* Coverage for those who are self-employed or those whose group benefits have been terminated

Looking for Travel Insurance?

Manulife Financial offers the following travel insurance options:
*Out of province/out of country travel insurance for Canadians
*Visitors to Canada travel insurance
*Student travel insurance

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Ken Lovelock

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Ken Lovelock

Investment Advisor ~ Manulife Wealth Inc.

Telephone: 705-646-2811

Fax: 705-646-1109
Toll Free: 888-422-2811
kenneth.lovelock@manulifewealth.ca

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Greg Rasmussen, CFP®

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Greg Rasmussen, CFP

Investment Advisor - Manulife Wealth Inc.
Independent Insurance Representative

Telephone: 705-646-2811
Fax: 705-646-1109
Toll Free: 888-422-2811
Greg.Rasmussen@manulifewealth.ca

A professional and personal perspective is essential to helping plan a financial future. Greg’s role is to help guide his clients with all of their financial experiences. He has been working as a financial advisor helping clients in Muskoka for 16 years specializing in retirement and pre-retirement advice including the integration of cash flow, taxation and government benefits. He takes the time with his clients to understand their needs so he can offer a full personalised financial advice for each of them.

He has an honours degree in Economics from Queens University and an MBA from Dalhousie in International Business and Finance. He can provide advice and solutions in securities, bonds, mutual funds and insurance products.

Greg has a beautiful wife and two great children and lives here in Bracebridge. He was born here and although he has spent much time living and travelling elsewhere Greg chose to return to Bracebridge to raise his family.

His passion is helping others.

If you would like Greg to help you please contact him here.

Looking for Travel Insurance or Health & Dental Coverage?

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Sheila Love

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Sheila Love

Executive Assistant - Manulife Wealth Inc.

Telephone: 705-646-2811
Fax: 705-646-1109
Toll Free: 888-422-2811
sheila.love@manulifewealth.ca

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Susan Quigg

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Susan Quigg

Insurance Representative - Manulife Wealth Insurance Services Inc.

Telephone: 705-646-2811
Susan.Quigg@manulifewealth.ca

Products and Services

There are many financial products in the market, and so choosing the ones that best meet an individual client’s needs can be complicated.  Informed decisions about the products in any portfolio are best made after an assessment of individual needs. After meeting to do this, you are better informed when the time comes to choose from a comprehensive suite of products and services and select those that address your unique situation.

Products and services include:

Investment products:

  • Common & Preferred Shares
  • Corporate and Government Bonds
  • Mutual Funds
  • Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)
  • Exchange Traded Funds
  • Structured Products

Insurance products:

  • Insurance Needs Analysis and Risk Management
  • Segregated Funds
  • Annuities
  • Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health and Dental Insurance

Financial advisory services we offer:

  • Budgeting and Cash Flow Management
  • Banking Solutions
  • RRSP Loans
  • Investment Loans
  • Individual Pension Plans for Owner-Managers

Investment accounts and plans we offer:

  • Non Registered Individual and Joint Investment Accounts
  • Margin Accounts
  • Education Planning - RESP's and In-Trust Accounts
  • Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA)
  • DRIP's - Dividend Reinvestment Plans
  • Pre-Retirement Planning - RRSP’s/Spousal RRSP's
  • Post-Retirement Planning - RRIF’s/LRIF's/LIF's/LIRA's/LRSP's
  • Corporate Investment Accounts
  • Estate Accounts
  • Managed Accounts
  • Fee for Service Accounts
  • Registered Disability Savings Plans

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