Kevin Hegedus entered the financial industry in 1991. Kevin has earned an outstanding reputation and has demonstrated a unique ability to go beyond mere client satisfaction. His in-depth knowledge of financial markets, tax minimization, and investment strategies for portfolio growth has established him as one of DundeeWealth’s most highly regarded advisors. He is currently in the top 1% of all Dundee Advisors, managing in excess of $200 million in client assets. Kevin believes that the best way to grow his business is to grow the assets of his clients. His commitment to his clients is unwavering and his extraordinary level of client satisfaction has positioned him as a leader in his field. In addition, his rural background and high percentage of farm clientele have helped to make him a foremost authority on financial planning for farm families. He is known for his ability to develop responsible investment solutions and understands the importance of constantly upgrading his knowledge.

Frequently participating in various financial seminars and meeting with portfolio managers worldwide keeps Kevin's knowledge up to date. By doing so, he can better provide insight and sound advice for his clients. Kevin focuses in farm succession and estate planning and he is the official Investment Advisor to the Farmers of North America Inc. In addition, he is the guest speaker of 650 News Talk Radio's Money $ense, which airs Saturdays at 10:30 am and Sundays at 5:00 pm. Each week Kevin brings you cutting edge ideas on investments, tax strategies, retirement and estate planning, which provide his listeners with the knowledge required to take control of their financial destiny.

Kevin believes in providing his clients with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions for their financial well-being. His quarterly newsletter provides his clients with timely information on investments, market trends, financial services, products and strategies. Clients are also frequently invited to attend public and private seminars and events.

Kevin believes in a comprehensive team approach to financial planning. Within his office he has a client relations department, an investment strategist, an Insurance Advisor* and a second Certified Financial Planner. Over the years he has developed effective business relationships with many other professionals in the industry. Having a diverse group of specialists working together has enabled him to provide one of the most comprehensive financial planning processes available in the industry today. Kevin is the Senior Investment Advisor and views himself as the quarterback of this team. He draws on the strengths and support of all the professionals around him to provide the best possible service to all of his clients.

Kevin Haakensen, BComm, CIM, FMA, CFA, FCSI – Investment Advisor

Born and raised on a mixed grain and cattle farm in the Southwest corner of Saskatchewan, Kevin completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the U of S, attaining majors in Finance and Marketing with great distinction. His business skills have been honed over a 10 year period at a boutique firm offering unique planning and investment services to Canadian businesses and entrepreneurs, followed by a year as an Investment Analyst/Manager of a Saskatchewan seed capital investment fund.

Kevin has a passion for knowledge and has attained several financial designations granted by the Canadian Securities Institute, including the Canadian Investment Manager designation (CIM), the Financial Management Advisor designation (FMA), and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI). Kevin has also attained what is considered to be the most rigorous and coveted designation in the area of National and International finance and investment analysis, the Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA), ranked by The Economist as “the gold standard among investment analysis designations”.

In his spare time Kevin enjoys distance running and cooking with his spouse Monique.

Mike Tornopolski, MPAcc, CA
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Mike was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and moved to Saskatoon in 2008 to complete his CA designation and Master of Professional Accounting program at the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to his move he completed his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Manitoba in 2006. He articled with Deloitte & Touche, between the Winnipeg and Saskatoon offices, from 2006 to 2009. Mike has experience working in a variety of public practice fields: valuation and business advisory services, financial statement preparation, corporate and personal tax preparation & planning. He is looking forward to utilizing his past experience, as well as his passion for personal financial planning, to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

Mike is also a passionate sports fanatic, with interests in hockey, soccer, football and slo-pitch. He also enjoys being involved within the community with organizations such as Junior Achievement and the Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon.

Dana Mann, BComm – Office Manager

Dana grew up in rural southern Saskatchewan and relates well to our large farming clientele. She graduated with a degree in Marketing in 1996 from the University of Saskatchewan. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Dana started and ran her own business (which is still in existence) upon graduation, and has been been working with Kevin since 1998. Her role with DundeeWealth is to oversee day-to-day operations, co-ordinate educational events for our clients, and develop office procedures to ensure that the expectations of our clients are being exceeded whenever possible. Although she tends to work mostly behind the scenes, Dana gets the most enjoyment from interacting with our clients. Her greatest satisfaction is gained from knowing that we are doing the best job possible for our clients, and this, in turn, will grow the business.

Kevin and Dana were married in 2001 and have 2 adorable children, Eden and Luke. She is currently spending her days mostly working from home so that she can be with the children.

Stacy Gallant – Marketing Assistant/Client Relations

Stacy was born and raised in Elbow, Saskatchewn and has been part of the service industry his entire life. Stacy joined our team in 2005 and has been coordinating appointments for the office and making sure people are reviewing their plans and portfolios on a regular basis. He prides himself on ensuring that we don’t take our clients for granted. Stacy believes that most people wait until the last minute to make financial decisions and often end up making the wrong ones. His role is to get you in front of our qualified professionals on a timely basis to ensure you are making the right financial decisions for your family.

Leanne Kadlec – Senior Client Services Representative (Investments and Insurance)

Leanne was born and raised on a farm outside of Bladworth, Saskatchewan. In 1989, at the age of 18, she moved to Vancouver, BC where she began her career in the financial services industry. She started her career at a major insurance/financial company and has worked her way through various positions in the insurance and brokerage areas. For the past several years she has worked directly for financial advisors, interacting with their clients to ensure a high level of service satisfaction.

After 20 years, Leanne made the decision to move back to Saskatchewan, and currently resides in Davidson. We feel privileged that Leanne decided to join our team and have been overwhelmed with the exceptional service that she gives to our clients. Her responsibilities include executing client instructions and responding to their requests and queries. Leanne ensures that account applications and all account transactions are submitted and processed in a timely manner.

Aleshia Dawal, B. Comm. – Licensed Assistant

Aleshia was born in Grande Cache, Alberta and raised on a farm in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Upon graduation from Foam Lake Composite, Aleshia moved to Saskatoon and attended the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned her Bachelor of Commerce Degree, majoring in Finance. Aleshia entered the investment industry shortly after convocation and now has nearly 7 years experience providing exceptional service to the clients of top advisors.

Aleshia began working for Dundee Securities Corporation in May 2009. She is a Licensed Assistant and works closely with Leanne in the administrative area. Aleshia is efficient and timely in responding to client requests and is available to take care of all of your administrative needs. Although Aleshia excels at processing paperwork and placing trades, her real talent lies in her ability to communicate with our clients, make them feel comfortable and ensure that their needs are met. Her cheerful disposition has been a great addition to the office. Aleshia was recently married and resides in Martensville with her husband Rio.

Rob Spence – Business Services Associate
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Rob was born in Saskatoon and raised in Saskatoon, Lanigan, and Central Butte. Upon graduation from High School he spent five years serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. Upon leaving the Navy he obtained his Business Administration Certificate with Honours, majoring in Accounting, from East Kootenay Community College. 

Rob has been employed in a number of sectors including Property Management, Retail, Non-Profit, and most recently manufacturing. His knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting in these areas gives him the advantage that a vast majority of businesses require to keep competitive.

Prior to joining our team Rob had been involved in every level of business accounting, holding the positions of Accounts Payable Clerk, Junior Accountant, Senior Accountant, and also spent two years as Controller of a property management company. Rob currently resides on an acreage near Osler with his wife Pam, daughter Danielle, and son Zachary.

Celeste deMesa – Administrative Assistant

Celeste brings seven years of experience in front line customer service to our office. Her people skills have been well-honed in a career that focused on developing strong relatonships with clients. Celeste is a natural leader and does what it takes to get the job done. In 2002 Celeste obtained her Business Administration Specialist Diploma from CDI College. Her passion for organzation and for knowledge makes her a a strong addition to or team. She is currently enrolled in industry related courses.

Celeste lives in Saskatoon and is currently engaged. She has two amazing children.

Holley Dore – Administrative Assistant

Holley started with our firm in October of 2009. She graduated from Saskatoon Business College in 2005 with an honours diploma in legal administration. She enjoys cooking, fashion, good books and traveling. She is currently enrolled in industry related courses. Though originally from Montreal, she has made Saskatoon her home, particularly enjoying walks in our beautiful river valley. She is excited about her switch to a career in finance, and embraces the challenges the new field represents.

*Insurance products provided through Dundee Insurance Agency Ltd.