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Matthew Pierce
QAFP™
Insurance/Financial Advisor*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
Matthew has 15 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, their son, Tai, and their two puppies, Ghost and Luna.
Location
Olds
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Becky Pierce
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 and most recently her General Level II Insurance Licence. She is currently working toward obtaining her Chartered Insurance Professional Designation.
Becky began her career with Co-operators in August 2020. Prior to starting down the insurance path, Becky spent over a decade in the Health and Safety Industry, which made it an easy choice for her to transition into her role as a Commercial Insurance Advisor. Becky is able to use her knowledge and experience to provide our clients with individualized advice. She takes pride in knowing she is helping business owners protect one of their biggest assets.
Becky enjoys meeting and building relationships with her clients. In her spare time, you can find her playing ringette, going to the gym, travelling, and spending time with her husband, their son and their two pomskies, Luna and Ghost.
Location
Olds
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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 and 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. 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
Email
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 farm 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
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Dawn Reimer
Associate Insurance Advisor I
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 2023.
Recently, Dawn obtained her General Level I Insurance Licence and has started to service our agency's auto and travel clients.
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
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Maria Van Noordenburg
Associate Insurance Advisor
Maria started her journey with Co-operators in May of 2024. Maria joined our team with previous insurance experience as a Level I Licensed Advisor. She is currently working toward her General Level II Insurance Licence.
Maria services our agency's auto and home clients and has recently expanded her role to assist our farm team with farm insurance. She enjoys pursuing continuing education to better assist our clients.
Maria grew up in The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 2008 with her husband and their three daughters.
When not at work, you can find Maria riding her horses and spending time with her daughters and the various equine sports they are involved in.
Location
Olds
Email
Taylor McDonald
Associate Insurance Advisor I
Taylor joined the Co-operators team in February 2024. He was raised in Olds and maintains strong connections to the community through family and friends. After graduating from high school, he attended the Haskayne School of Business in Calgary and is currently completing his bachelor’s degree at Athabasca University.
With over a decade of combined experience in customer service and administration, Taylor is dedicated to solving clients’ problems and takes pride in ensuring their satisfaction.
In his free time, Taylor enjoys reading, golfing, playing video games and spending time with his partner, Grace, and their puppy Lily.
Location
Olds
Email*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.