About
CU Financial Management
With us, you’re more than a number.
Atlantic Canadian values, expert advice
We provide tailored financial planning for every stage of life. Whether you’re just starting out, building your wealth, running a business, planning for retirement or want to ensure that you’re leaving a legacy for your loved ones, we can help.
Our focus is on people, not products. We build long lasting relationships with our clients and provide personalized solutions to fit their values and goals.
We’re invested in Atlantic Canada. We live here, we work here, and we know that when our clients are successful, our communities thrive.
Mission
To strengthen our communities with responsible and innovative financial advice.
Vision
To become Atlantic Canada’s leading partner in financial planning and advice.
Values
- Ethics: Providing the highest level of ethical service to our clients and having their best interests at heart.
- Responsibility: Accountable to ourselves, our clients and our communities.
- Trust: Building a foundation of trust that fosters success and continuous growth.
- Community: Continuously doing our best to improve the communities we’re a part of.
- Expertise: Results-driven experts, passionate about sharing our knowledge and helping others.
- Empathy: Meeting people where they are, listening to their needs and values and building authentic connections.
Our story
In 2020, a group of innovative Atlantic Canadian credit unions came together to ensure that their members had access to top tier financial advice. They brought together professional advisors from across the region to build an organization grounded in the values that their members know and trust.
Today, CU Financial Management supports members and non-members alike — providing expert advice across our four provinces.
Founding advisors: Krista Ahern, Mike Basque, Candace Champion, Brandon Croken, Sharon Gallant, Jack Lessel, Joe MacDonald, David Pearce, Michele Stone, Rae Tench, Susan Tubrett, George Weatherbie and Danny Whalen.
Our team
Ross Ripley, CFP, CHS, GBA
Chief Executive Officer
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David Collins
Manager, Operations & Administration
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Krista Ahern, RIS
Regional Wealth Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Mike Basque, RIS
Regional Financial Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Candace Champion, RIS
Regional Financial Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Brandon Croken, CFP, RIS
Regional Financial Planner
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Credential Securities
Sharon Gallant, RIS
Senior Financial Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Craig Gunn, CFP, CHS, RIS
Regional Financial Planner
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Jack Lessel, CIM, RIS
Regional Wealth Advisor
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Credential Securities
Joe MacDonald, CFP, CIM, RIS
Regional Financial Planner
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Credential Securities
Tryphena MacDonald, QAFP, CEA, RIS
Regional Financial Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Michelle McNeil, RIS
Associate Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
David Mercer
Regional Wealth Management Coach
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David Pearce, RIS
Senior Financial Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Rae Tench, CFP, RIS
Regional Financial Planner
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
George Weatherbie, CFP
Regional Financial Planner
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Danny Whalen, CFP, CIM, RIS
Regional Financial Planner
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Credential Securities
Mike White, CFP®, CCS, RIS
Regional Financial Advisor
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Credential Securities
Steve Rhodenizer
Regional Financial Advisor
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Credential Asset Management Inc.
Jackie Davis
“CU Financial Management should be for every working person. They’re easy to approach, easy to get an appointment with and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend CU Financial Management.”
Our community
We believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Whether we’re volunteering, donating or partnering with non-profits, we’re committed to making an impact.
