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Matthew Pierce
QAFP™
Insurance/Financial Advisor*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
Matthew has 13 years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry. He began his career with Co-operators in 2010, where he managed a farm insurance portfolio and was an assistant to the Senior Financial Advisor. He was responsible for promoting the importance of having a holistic wealth and estate plan and had the responsibility of booking appointments for the Senior Financial Advisor. In 2021, Matthew became the agency owner of the office in Olds, AB, which began operating as Pierce Insurance Financial Group Inc. Since that time, his focus has been establishing a team of professionals to provide financial security to our clients and communities.
He has attained the Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP™) designation in addition to holding his Life, including Accident & Sickness, and General licences. Matthew specializes in farm estate and succession planning, along with retirement planning. While assisting his farm and business clients in the financial planning areas that we offer, he always takes a co-ordinated approach in acting as a liaison between his clients and their legal and tax professionals to ensure his recommendations make sense. His clients include business owners, farming families, retirees, healthcare professionals, families, and individuals.
Matthew grew up in Swift Current, SK. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys getting out in the community, curling, golfing, hiking, travelling, and spending time with his wife, Becky, and their two puppies, Ghost and Luna.
Location
Olds
Becky Graham
Associate Insurance Advisor II
Becky grew up in Chestermere, AB. After completing high school, she attended various post-secondary education programs obtaining her Emergency Medical Responder Certificate, Oil and Gas Administration Diploma, Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Diploma through the University of Fredericton and she is currently working towards obtaining her Chartered Insurance Professional designation.
In 2017 Becky moved to Saskatchewan where she began a career in agriculture as an Environmental, Health and Safety Co-ordinator. In 2020 Becky and her husband made the move back to Alberta and now reside in the Town of Olds. After making the move, she successfully obtained her Level 2 General Insurance Licence and began her career with Co-operators. She shares in managing our business insurance portfolio. Becky takes pride in ensuring our business clients' needs are met and their biggest assets are protected.
Becky enjoys meeting and building relationships with her clients. In her spare time, you can find her at the gym, playing ringette, travelling, and spending time with her husband and their two pomskies, Luna and Ghost.
Location
Olds
Carolyn Djakovic
Associate Financial Advisor
Carolyn has been a proud member of Co-operators since 2017. Prior to joining the Co-operators team, she attended Olds College where she attained her Agriculture Management Diploma, majoring in Financial Services. After graduating college, she moved to British Columbia, where she realized she missed working in the agricultural industry, so she decided to make the move back to Olds to pursue a career with Co-operators.
Carolyn is one of our commercial and farm specialists. She specializes in large, specialized risks. She also carries her Life and Accident & Sickness licences where she focuses on life, disability and critical illness insurance planning. She is passionate in using her knowledge to work with business owners and farmers to create a plan that meets their unique needs and financial goals.
Carolyn resides in the town of Olds with her two dogs and horse and if she isn't working, you can find her heading west to the mountains to dirt bike or sled. She also loves to support the town of Olds and surrounding communities by attending local fundraisers and events, especially if they have anything to do with horses.
Location
Olds
Cheryl Dirks
Associate Insurance Advisor II
Cheryl grew up in Red Deer, AB. After graduating with her Office Administration Diploma in 2005, she was a stay-at-home mom for seven years while raising her children. She lives in Bowden with her husband, Jason, and their three children.
Cheryl began her career with the Olds Co-operators in May 2022. After one year with our agency, Cheryl has successfully attained her Level 2 General Insurance Licence through the Alberta Insurance Council. She specializes in auto, business auto (fleet) and home insurance. Cheryl is motivated to provide her clients with accurate insurance advice and solutions. She finds passion in problem solving and tailoring our clients' portfolios to ensure they are fully protected.
Cheryl has become a friendly face in our office and enjoys getting to know our new and existing clients. When she isn’t working, she enjoys time with her family and friends, travelling, hiking, and skiing.
Location
Olds
Courtney Zwarich
Associate Financial Advisor
Courtney is an Associate Financial Advisor with Pierce Insurance Financial Group Inc. and recently attained her Life and Accident & Sickness licences where she specializes in life, disability, heath and dental, and critical illness insurance. Additionally, Courtney has a passion for helping families grow their wealth. She specializes in investment and retirement planning, ensuring clients are protected from life's unexpected curveballs.
Courtney grew up in Brooks, AB. After graduating high school, she continued her education by attending Mount Royal University in Calgary. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology.
Away from the office, Courtney enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Jeryd, and their two cats, Tilley and Leeloo. She loves camping and skiing and you will frequently see her sitting at her sewing machine making intricate quilts.
Location
Olds
Dawn Reimer
Client Support Representative
Dawn is a seasoned Customer Service Representative starting an exciting new journey in a dynamic industry. With a background in telecommunications and management, Dawn brings extensive experience in delivering top-notch customer service to her valued clients. Dawn began her journey with Co-operators in June of 2023.
Having been a proud resident of Olds, Alberta for over 16 years, she is deeply rooted in the community and actively contributes as a board member for the local football program.
In her personal life, Dawn enjoys spending time with her four children – three boys aged 15, 13, 11, and a nine-year-old daughter. Her passions outside of work include running, hiking, and making new creations in the kitchen!
Location
Olds
Logan Bender
Associate Insurance Advisor II
Logan grew up in Water Valley, AB. After graduating high school, Logan worked full-time at an agricultural feed store in Cochrane, AB. By surrounding herself with knowledge of products, feeds and crop information, she built many new relationships with farmers, ranchers and corporations.
Logan has been with Co-operators since August 2021 and has successfully attained her Level 2 General Insurance Licence through the Alberta Insurance Council. With her knowledge and passion for the agriculture industry, Logan has transitioned into the role of farm specialist. Logan’s bubbly and outgoing personality allows her to meet the needs of our clients, maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients, and provide professional advice to all.
Outside of the office, you can find Logan at her acreage in Water Valley riding her horses, hunting, sledding, and chasing cows down the road.
Location
Olds
Marissa Paley
Associate Insurance Advisor II
Marissa began her career with Co-operators in November of 2022. Prior to joining the Co-operators Olds team, she worked in the childcare industry as an assistant executive director at a local childcare centre. Her managerial skills and real-life experience have been an asset as she transitioned into the insurance industry. She prides herself on going above and beyond for her clients, as she always puts herself in their shoes and treats them as she would want to be treated. Her favorite part of working for Pierce Insurance Financial Group Inc. is the quality of people she has the pleasure of working with.
Marissa specializes in personal lines and assists our clients with their home and auto portfolios. Marissa has successfully attained her Level 2 General Insurance Licence through the Alberta Insurance Council.
During her time away from the office, you can find Marissa spending quality time with her family and friends, mountain biking, swimming, hiking, and painting. She also enjoys sightseeing and relaxing down by the river. So, recommendations on locations are welcome!
Location
Olds
*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.