Meet our team

I’ve been a professional financial planner and investment representative for Freedom 55 Financial and Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. since 1996. I incorporated my practice in 2006 and since then, I've been operating under Atherton Financial Group Inc., where I represent Canada Life and Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. I’m able to provide expert advice on industry-leading products that are offered by some highly recognized names.

It’s important that my clients understand their investment profile. That’s why I follow a proven planning process which includes understanding my clients’ goals, their current financial position and a review of their sources of income and savings. I develop a confidential customized retirement investment plan and review and monitor the plan on an ongoing basis.

Prior to joining London Life, I managed the A&P store at the Huronia Mall in Midland, Ontario. I believe working in the food industry and with the public enhanced my ability to work independently and prepared me for my current practise.

I enjoy camping, hiking and traveling with my family. During the winter months I play in a recreational hockey league, and in several competitive tournaments throughout the season. I’m also a proud supporter of various charities in midland and the surrounding area.

Mathew graduated with a diploma in Marketing & Advertising at Durham College in 2003. He began his career working for a top tier insurance company specializing in corporate, municipal and sport insurance needs. Mathew joined Freedom 55 Financial as a financial security advisor in 2004 and became part of the Atherton Financial team in December 2008. He has his Registered Health Underwriter Designation (RHU).

Wayne obtained his finance diploma from Fanshawe College, London in 1987. He was also the valedictorian of his graduating year. In June 1987 he began working at National Trust company in mortgage and lending, along with investments. He moved to different Niagara Peninsula and Southwestern Ontario cities with National Trust, the last being Wallaceburg. There he met his wife Michelle. He and Michelle moved to Barrie in October of 1989. In November 1999 after 12 ½ years with National Trust he started working at London Life Company and was delighted when London shifted gears moving to their financial planning division, Freedom 55 Financial in 2000. Wayne obtained his Certified Financial Planner^® (CFP^®) designation in June of 2002 and in June 2011 followed it up with his Certified Health Specialist designation (CHS).

Since November 1999, he has been a member of Advocis the Financial Advisors Association of Canada, a non-profit association of 12,000 investment advisors, certified financial planners and other members of the financial services industry. For a period of 10 years spanning from the mid 1990’s to the mid 2000’s he was an active Kinsmen Clubs of Canada member. He has been the Stewardship Committee chairman for Westminster Presbyterian church since 2001 and he has been an active volunteer for Rainbows Canada for the past several years before join the board. He has been a part of Atherton Financial since May 2011.

After graduating high school in 2008, I started my post-secondary education at Niagara College in the dental assisting program. I graduated in 2012 with my dental hygiene diploma from Canadore College. I worked as a dental hygienist in the Midland and Barrie area for 4 years. Near the end of 2015 thoughts of changing careers were becoming more and more regular because of chronic wrist and back pain. I was introduced to life insurance and investments after the sudden loss of my father in 2016 and saw firsthand the importance of being prepared. After going through that experience, I knew that I wanted to help families protect themselves from tragedies while also educating them on their finances to make their goals attainable.

I joined Atherton Financial Group Inc. in 2019 and currently working towards becoming a Certified Financial Planner.

Kim is an experienced Marketing Associate with a diverse background in health sciences and customer service.

She graduated from Niagara College in 1999 with a Health & Science Diploma and furthered her education at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, earning a Massage Therapy Diploma in 2001.

Kim began her career as a Sales Associate, honing her skills in customer service and bookkeeping.

In 2012, she joined the Atherton Financial Group, where she has leveraged her expertise to contribute to the marketing team's success.