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Founded in 2015, Aurora Financial has continued to build a reputable name as an honest, ethical, hard-working, and compliant Insurance and Wealth Advisory team assisting Canadians across Canada with their financial planning needs.


A growing team of 12 current planners, advisors, and support staff within our three offices in Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Melfort, and Tisdale), we value being a large team which always put the best interests of Clients first.


With well over 100 years of combined experience, our financial planners and advisors are able to recognize each Client’s unique goals and provide honest guidance, customized planning solutions, and desired results. Our goal is to make your life easier and form long-term relationships which span generations to consolidate financial planning for you, your parents, your children, and your grandchildren.

Aurora Financial Solutions Inc.

Your financial strategy should be as unique as you are. Whether you’re just starting out, about to enter retirement, or somewhere in between, a strong financial roadmap can help you reach your short and long-term goals. Let’s work together to protect what matters most to you and help you secure your future. Reach out to get started. Let’s get you there.

Kali Cortus

I take pride in educating Clients and recommending customized insurance and investment solutions. My goal is to help them protect and grow their wealth. Since joining Aurora Financial Solutions in 2009, I have taken on roles at many different levels within the business.


Because of that, I can provide many services.

I mainly work with business owners and families that have a need to protect their future. I also help business owners with group benefits. I am honest, open and loyal to Clients, helping them achieve their goals.


Since 2003, I have enjoyed living in Tisdale along with my husband and our two children. I like to give back to the community. I am a member of the Tisdale Middle & Secondary School's Community Council and Tisdale Minor Hockey.

Job Title: Financial Planner, Sun Life, EPC, QAFP™

Phone: 306-873-4383

Email: kali.cortus@sunlife.com

Fax: 306-873-4942

Address: Tisdale/Melfort, SK.

Alex Topolnitsky

I am a proud member of the Aurora Financial Solutions team. My focus is making Clients feel comfortable with the financial planning process. I enjoy helping Clients have confidence in their future through a sound financial plan. By looking at the whole picture, I can help Clients create a plan that helps them reach their goals.


I have achieved my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Elder Planning Counsellor (EPC) designations. I specialize in working with:


  • business owners looking to minimize the taxes they pay and maximize their tax-efficient profits,
  • individuals close to/entering retirement who would like to minimize taxes throughout retirement and at death and
  • young families who would like to make sure they can retire with confidence.


I am knowledgeable, approachable, enthusiastic and driven. Most importantly, I built my Client-base from referrals. Clients trust that I will look after them throughout their life.


I moved from Calgary to Saskatoon to play Huskies Men Soccer at the University of Saskatchewan.

Job Title: Financial Planner, Sun Life, CFP®, EPC

CLU®

Phone: 306-649-4000

Email: alex.topolnitsky@sunlife.com

Fax: 306-649-4040

Address: Saskatoon, SK.

Gord Mamer

As a husband and father of three, I understand the importance of protecting loved ones and enjoying life. My focus is looking after Clients’ money. I help Clients with investments, annual income and income for the family in the event of unforeseen life changes. I help to maximize the amount of money that stays in their hands.


I mainly advise young families and business owners who are looking for customized solutions as well as lifetime financial security. I have a knack for explaining the plan to Clients in a way that they fully understand. I want Clients to feel in control of their future. They appreciate my caring, genuine and honest approach. Clients know their best interests come first.


I enjoy hockey and baseball. I take great pride in my community involvement and making a difference in other people’s lives.

Job Title: Associate Advisor, Sun Life

Phone: 306-873-4383

Email: Gord.Mamer@sunlife.com

Fax: 306-873-4942

Address: Tisdale/Melfort, SK.

Mackenzie Friesen

I am passionate about helping Clients set and achieve their financial goals. I also want to help Clients protect themselves from unexpected life events. Untimely illness personally affected me. Because of this, I know the benefits of having proper protection in place.


I work with many young adults and families as they enter the workforce. My goal is to help give people comfort in knowing they have a plan that will set them up for financial security. I also help Clients find ways to save money on their insurance.


I grew up in in a rural area and currently live in Warman. I am happily married and enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and playing sports.

Job Title: Associate Advisor, Sun Life

Phone: 306-649-4000

Email: mackenzie.friesen@sunlife.com

Fax: 306-649-4040

Address: Saskatoon, SK.

Tracy Boire

As a Service Associate, I help the team and Clients with their needs. I enjoy working with Clients to help them reach their goals. With over 11 years of industry experience, I feel confident in my knowledge and ability.


I am happily married with two grown children. I enjoy keeping busy by learning new hobbies. 

Job Title: Service Associate, Sun Life

Phone: 306-649-4000

Email: tracy.boire@sunlife.com

Fax: 306-649-4040

Address: Saskatoon, SK.

Allison Weenk

As an Advisor Assistant, my attention to detail is an asset. My previous experience as a high school teacher gave me the skills to help people. Working on the Aurora team is truly rewarding. I’m passionate about the work our team does to help Clients protect and grow their wealth and safeguard their future.

 

My husband and our three children love to spend time together. In my free time, I enjoy camping, reading and competitive cheerleading.

Job Title: Advisor Assistant, Sun Life

Phone: 306-649-4000

Email: allison.weenk@sunlife.com

Fax: 306-649-4040

Address: Saskatoon, SK.

Dawn Edmondson

I joined Aurora Financial Solutions Inc. in 2016. I immediately realized that I wanted to build a career in the insurance and financial services industry. I enjoy the fast pace, daily Client interactions, and the ever-evolving industry. The exciting challenge of learning new concepts appeals to me. Holding high standards of Client service and efficiency is something that I am dedicated to.


Born and raised in Tisdale, I attended university in Saskatoon. I returned to Tisdale where I enjoy the community aspect of small town living. My husband and I are raising our two boys with the same small town values. When I'm not running kids to activities, I enjoy reading, camping, fishing, ATVing and gardening.

Job Title: Service Associate, Sun Life

Phone: (306) 873-4383

Email: dawn.edmondson@sunlife.com

Fax: (306) 873-4942

Address: Tisdale, SK.

Mariole Stapelberg

I enjoy working with people and making them feel at ease while providing friendly service. A high-quality experience is always my goal when helping Clients. It makes me happy when I can say I have delivered that.


My husband and I moved to Melfort because we enjoy the small town feeling and values of the community. In my spare time, I enjoy creative activities such as crochet and making polymer earrings.

Job Title: Advisor Assistant, Sun Life

Phone: (306) 752-4757

Email: mariole.stapelberg@sunlife.com

Fax: (306) 752-4755

Address: Melfort, SK.

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