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Ben Gutknecht

Financial Advisor*

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**

Ben holds his general, life insurance and mutual funds licences, and has a passion for retirement planning. He and his team strive to go beyond your expectations to provide you with the peace of mind that you deserve at every stage of life.

Along with supporting the local hockey and basketball teams, Ben is a proud member of the Virgil Business Association, and is dedicated to serving the community where he and his family call home.

Location

St Catharines

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Bhagirath Mangukiya

Associate Insurance Agent

Location

St Catharines, Virgil

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Jhennie Rocha

Associate Insurance Agent

Jhennie, the newest member of the team, goes above and beyond each day to service your home and auto insurance needs. She holds her general insurance licence and enjoys meeting and assisting clients in our Niagara-on-the-Lake office.

Location

St Catharines, Virgil

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Jordan Patrick

Associate Insurance Agent

Jordan joined the team in 2022, providing excellent service between both the St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake offices. Equipped with his general insurance licence and experience in the industry, he specializes in providing expert advice for home and auto insurance products.

Jordan is from St. Catharines and spent seven years as a Golf Professional in Port Carling. He has an English bulldog and enjoys being outdoors in his spare time.

Location

St Catharines, Virgil

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Kevin Cherney

Associate Insurance Agent III

Kevin joined the St. Catharines team in 2016. He specializes in home and auto insurance, as well as providing excellent life insurance advice, holding both a general and life insurance licence. Clients trust Kevin to assess their needs and provide insurance products that work best for them.

Kevin is a busy dad, who enjoys spending time with his family and woodworking as a hobby.

Location

St Catharines, Virgil

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Marilyn Christie

Associate Insurance Agent

Marilyn joined the Niagara-on-the-Lake team in 2012 and offers exceptional personal service. She lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake and is very proud to be a part of this beautiful community.

Marilyn specializes business and life insurance, as well as providing advice for home and auto insurance. Along with her insurance expertise, Marilyn brings 25 years of successful business experience to her role and has obtained her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. In her spare time, she loves to travel.

Location

St Catharines, Virgil

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Tim Winter

Associate Financial Planner*

Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**

Tim joined the Co-operators team in 2022 to help clients achieve their financial goals and objectives. He brings with him 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, along with the strong belief that deep and lasting relationships are critical to a successful financial journey. Tim combines his passion for creating tailored financial solutions with his knowledge of personal finance to deliver a superior client experience.

Tim has completed numerous accreditations since completing his university honours degree, including the Personal Financial Planning designation and Responsible Investment Specialist accreditation.

He's lived with his family in Niagara for the last 20 years and is passionate about the vibrancy of the community, taking every opportunity to get involved. He loves spending time outdoors with friends and family, and is an active member of the community running club, which continues to be a great place to meet new and interesting people.

Location

St Catharines, Virgil

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*Offering insurance products underwritten by Co-operators General Insurance Company and Co-operators Life Insurance Company.

**Offering mutual funds through Co-operators Financial Investment Services.