Erin Gunn

President

Erin is an accomplished industry professional with over 20 years of experience in management and consulting both at Dehoney Financial Group and a leading insurance carrier in Canada. Erin spearheads our Group Benefits, Insurance and Third-Party Administration divisions—steering us to deliver best-in-class service and expert advice, and to improve the lives of our clients and their employees.

Erin joined the firm in 2011 and she was promoted to Vice President Client Experience in 2018, having demonstrated the highest level of commitment and professionalism in her management of people and in her consultative role with our clients.

Our established leadership team, coupled with Erin’s passion and energy for the business, deliver the service excellence you have come to expect.

Dave Pundick, CFP

Vice President, Retirement and Investment Services

Dave manages Dehoney Financial Group’s Pension & Investment branch. He oversees group and individual retirement plans for DFG customers who appreciate his team’s hands-on approach to understanding their goals and retirement expectations.

Dave joined Dehoney Financial Group in 1997, having previously been with a major Canadian insurer since graduating from the University of Manitoba with an Honors Degree in Economics. In 2002, he earned his Certified Financial Planner designation and has been an active member of the Financial Planners Standards Council since that time.

Helping you achieve long-term financial success through planning and recommending quality investments is our #1 priority at Dehoney Financial Group (through CI/ Assante Financial Management Ltd). Dave has many years of experience working to develop a long-term plan that incorporates his client’s goals, current financial situation and investment strategy. We then recommend saving, investment and tax strategies to achieve those goals.

We don’t stop at implementation. We work with you, throughout your saving and investment career, to ensure you remain on track through continuous review and monitoring. When adjustments are needed, we will be right there with you to help keep you on course.

Committed to providing outstanding customer service and satisfaction, Emese is proud to be a part of Dehoney Financial Group. With her first family home a mere five blocks from our offices in Vancouver, her daily commute often feels like coming home.

Emese joined Dehoney Financial Group on a term contract in 2019. Subsequently, she was appointed to Vice President, Finance. In this role, she maintains oversight and responsibility for the accounting, finance, IT, and compliance functions. Emese leverages her more than twenty-five years of experience in financial and operational reporting, administration, and human resources management in a diverse range of industries to support the operations of the company. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) degree from the University of British Columbia and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.

Emese Horwood

Vice President, Finance

Nicole recently joined our team as Vice President, Strategic Growth. With her impressive background and extensive experience in Group Benefits, Special Risk Insurance products, and as a Financial Security Advisor, she brings tremendous value to our organization. Nicole will help to shape and implement our client-first philosophy and drive our business development efforts by leading our sales team.

In Nicole’s role, her deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in developing innovative product and service solutions. Her focus will be on understanding and delighting our clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.

With a career spanning nearly 30 years in the Canadian insurance industry, Nicole consistently upholds the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. Prior to joining Dehoney Financial Group, she held the position of Director of Western Canadian Operations for a leading insurer. Beyond her professional achievements, Nicole is deeply committed to empowering women to be financially literate, so they can build and protect wealth for themselves and their families.

Nicole Morton

Vice President, Strategic Growth

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Strong negotiators and proven problem solvers.

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Non-traditional solutions to the challenges facing benefit plan sponsors.

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Strong customer relationships that reach beyond the corner office.