We develop individual and family custom-tailored financial plans that address your goals and your dreams for now and for the future.

Our Services

Estate

Transfer of assets at death, Tax Efficient Strategies, Creating a legacy, Charitable giving, Settlement costs at death & Estate evaluation

Retirement

Long term goals and needs, Risk management Accumulation plans, Pay-out strategies i.e. RRIF, T- series & GIF

Taxation

General diagnostic, Tax Efficient savings and investments & Tax strategies for your lifetime and at death

Insurance/Risk Management

Life Insurance, Corporate Insurance Planning Critical Illness Insurance, Disability Insurance, Estate Planning Insurance Cottage Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Essential Illness and Injury Insurance Loan Insurance, Living Expense Insurance, Business Expense Insurance & Healthcare Plans (Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits)

Savings and Investments

Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA), Non-registered savings, Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Locked in Retirement Account (LIRA), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), Life Income Fund (LIF), Trust Accounts, Individual Pension Plan (IPP) & Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC)

Financial Security Planning

Basic Financial Needs Analysis, Comprehensive Family & Corporate Financial Planning, Simple & Advanced Tax planning, Retirement planning, Estate planning, Debt Management Advice, Mortgage and Finances Planning, Long term goals & Needs, Risk Management, Budgeting, Annual goals & check-up’s, Educational seminars and events, newsletters & Mutual funds
Mutual funds are sold through the dealer, Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc.

Learn More About Us

As a caring and committed family of financial services advisors, we help our clients realize their goals and dreams while staying true to their financial responsibilities. With our 75+ years of combined experience and expertise, we partner with our clients; guiding, teaching, and empowering them to reach their financial goals. Education and communication are the basis of quality planning. Quality planning is the source of realizing your goals.

TRUST

With thorough, solid financial security planning designed for you to meet your goals, we help you plan and fulfill your vision of your life. One of the most important financial decisions is selecting someone you trust, who has the knowledge, understanding, and care that you can rely on, to help you achieve your goals and dreams. You can trust us.

OUR PRACTICE

We have built a family team to help you and your family. We help multiple generations of families with all their financial goals from wealth creation and preservation to estate and legacy planning and everywhere in between.

We develop individual and family custom-tailored financial plans that speak to your goals and your dreams for now and for the future. We ensure that you protect the things that are important to you, such as your family, lifestyle, as well as your future plans.

VISION

Our ultimate objective is to provide exceptional financial advice and services to help you achieve your personal financial success. All while we keep in mind your family values, life enjoyment, community and good fellowship.

MOBILITY

We have been serving the Hamilton-Niagara region for over 40 years. We are life insurance licensed in Ontario, and mutual fund registered in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Although our office is physically located in Hamilton, we work with many clients well beyond Hamilton, Niagara and throughout southern Ontario.

Our Team

Laura Petrunick

CFP- Certified Financial Planner
Life and Health Insurance Advisor

Laura has been helping our clients for 20 years. Laura's warm, friendly, approachable nature makes our clients feel comfortable and assured that they are taking the right step with their financial goals. Laura has a background in Teaching that enables her to look at financial situations from a broader perspective. She motivates our clients to make financial decisions that are right for them as well as keeping them on track with guidance and education. Laura recently obtained her Certified Financial Planner Designation. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as reading, working out, hiking, and travelling. She has also found fulfillment in creative activities such as painting and floral design. Her children are young adults, flourishing in their independence, yet remaining close. She loves helping the community as well by volunteering as a director on the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce board.

I am licensed for insurance in the Province of Ontario

I am licensed for mutual funds in the Province of Ontario and BC.

"Finanducation: the simple and clear education of financial security planning and concepts. Everyone needs some level of Finanducation"

Morgan Ketler

Investment Fund Advisor*
Life and Health Insurance Advisor

Morgan has been working for over 10 years with The Vaughan Team and our clients. Building a relationship and trust is his first approach and necessary to ensure they are at ease knowing their goals will be achieved. Morgan brings youth and energy to the team. He relates well to the needs and wants of families. As well as new and young investors who are establishing their goals and dreams. In his personal life, Morgan and his wife are parents of two daughters. As a family they enjoy creating memories at home in the country, doing just about anything outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, playing hockey, hiking with their dogs and spending time with his family at either the rink, pool or track.

I am licensed for insurance in the Province of Ontario

I am licensed for mutual funds in the Province of Ontario.

"Creating wealth is one thing, protecting it is another, doing both is key!"

Dave Vaughan

R.F.P., CFP Certified Financial Planner

Dave has been working with individuals and their families for over 43+ years. As a seasoned Financial Advisor, Dave's knowledge and experience are vast. Many second and third generations of Dave's original clients count on us for financial advice. Dave is both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Registered Financial Planner (RFP). As well as a member of Advocis (the Financial Services Advisors Association of Canada), The Institute of Advanced Financial Planners and the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners. He is a past executive member of the Canadian Association of Financial Planners (now part of Advocis). Dave and his wife Karen have been married for 60 years. He loves to spend time with his family, and especially their grandchildren. They enjoy travelling and spending the summer on Manitoulin Island. Dave enjoys golf, fishing, photography, and a good book.

I am licensed for insurance in the Province of Ontario

I am licensed for mutual funds in the Province of Ontario, Nova Scotia and BC.

"Your Financial Success Is My Business"

Judy Hamilton

Executive Assistant

As one of The Vaughan Team’s Executive Assistants, Judy plays a crucial role in supporting our team in managing client relationships, organizing our schedules, and ensuring efficient operation of our practice. She is responsible for handling administrative tasks, coordinating client meetings, and maintaining communication with our clients. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.

Judy assists clients with account inquiries, prepares documents, and other administrative tasks as required. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies in all client interactions and documentation. Judy’s adaptability and willingness to take on new tasks and challenges as they arise is one of her most commendable attributes.

Judy has been a part of the Team for over 10 years. She has indicated that it’s been such a wonderful and fulfilling experience. We are a great team who are fortunate to be able to call ourselves both co-workers and friends. Judy hopes to continue to learn and grow with this company and it’s a pleasure to work with such a great team and clients.

Stephanie Fresco

Admin Assistant

As one of The Vaughan Team’s newly trained Executive Assistants, Stephanie is excited to bring her enthusiasm for learning to The Vaughan Team. In her role, she is preparing meeting materials, and maintaining accurate client records by maintaining client databases and CRM systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date client information, confidentially. As well as other administrative tasks as required.

Stephanie joined the team a little over 2 years ago. She came from a background in dental hygiene. Therefore, our industry was a learning curve for her. She always takes on new learning and challenges with a smile! She has also enjoyed expanding her mind and learning a new type of language…a financial language. Being a part of the team is very rewarding, as she continues to grow in this position, she is committed to delivering excellent service and contributing to the success of our team.

Rachel Vaughan

Legacy Bio

Rachel is our newest member to dip her toes into retirement. She worked hard helping our clients achieve financial independence from 1998 to 2021. Clients always loved her for her honesty and commitment to them and support for them in achieving their future dreams.

During retirement Rachel plans on spending extra time with her husband Carl, while travelling in their RV. Along for the ride will be their 2 fur babies Archie & Squirt. She is also looking forward to spending quality time with her children and grandchildren- who are a big part of their lives!

An important step to retirement for Rachel was to find the best people possible to replace her when it came time to retire. She feels that she has executed her entire retirement plan perfectly.

Family, community, and the environment are still very important to Rachel. So, if you see her out and about don’t be a stranger.

She will miss all our clients and will never turn down a cup of coffee or glass of wine on her side porch!

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