Our Team
Elevating success together. Get to know the team that shares your vision.
Ken Farrow
Senior Wealth Planner
ken.farrow@optimize.ca
519-644-2641
About Ken
Ken has a passion for investment and estate planning and has been providing financial and tax planning advice to valued clients for over 30 years. When speaking with Ken on financial matters, you can see the enthusiasm he has for approaching a challenge and finding the best solution.
By following the principles of after-tax planning, Ken is able to help his clients grow their wealth in a tax efficient way. Ken also brings a unique agriculture focus to his clients in the farming community, as he has a good understanding, and a great deal of experience with the unique needs of farm corporations and their family succession issues.
Ken is an avid fishing enthusiast and participates in fishing tournaments whenever he can. Ken enjoys playing basketball and hockey, and has coached youth basketball since 2009 for the East Elgin Youth Basketball Club, and East Elgin Senior Boys. He enjoys being involved with his kids events, and spending time with his family at the cottage.
Stephanie Farrow, Certified Financial Planner®
Senior Wealth Planner
stephanie.farrow@optimize.ca
519-644-2641
About Stephanie
Stephanie has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry as well as an education and background in business planning and communication. She holds her B.A. in Communications, a Diploma in Financial Planning from the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning, and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
Stephanie is skilled and thorough when creating and implementing financial plans. She believes strongly in planning, investor profiling, and long term investing. By following the principles of financial planning in her own life, Stephanie has proven to herself, beyond a doubt, the power of a good financial plan. Stephanie has been a columnist for a local business magazine 'Elgin this Month', since 2010. She is committed to helping educate people on financial matters and make a contribution towards increasing financial literacy in Canada.
Ken and Stephanie have three children and spend a lot of time focusing on their family. Stephanie is actively involved in the community.
Sally Szeider-Macintyre
Wealth Planner
sally.szeidermacintyre@optimize.ca
519-644-2641
About Sally
Sally has over 26 years experience in the financial service industry. She has a diploma in Finance from Fanshawe College along with Canadian Securities and Professional Financial Planning certifications from the Canadian Securities Institute. Sally is also a QuickBooks certified ProAdvisor with advanced online certification.
Sally strives to take the time to get to know her clients and understand what is important.
Sally is married with two daughters and she teaches Sunday School. Sally also enjoys slo pitch, waterskiing, yoga and photography. Family time is a priority whether it is playing card games, cottage getaways or travelling. Sally has been able to experience destinations such as Hungary, Africa and China.
Stacie Van Liere
Administrative Assistant
stacie.vanliere@optimize.ca
519-644-2641
About Stacie
Stacie has over 27 years experience in the financial services industry in both administration and personal banking. She has a B.A., and is an Administrative Assistant with The Farrow Team.
Stacie’s exceptional approach to customer service, in addition to her background in personal banking and investments adds a benefit to the level of knowledge and service our clients can expect on the front end. We have received numerous compliments on the professionalism Stacie adheres to when dealing with our clients and business associates.
Optimize Representatives
Chris Coholan
Portfolio Manager
chris.coholan@optimize.ca
Dylan Kerney
Portfolio Manager
dylan.kerney@optimize.ca
Ryan Moroney
Portfolio Manager
ryan.moroney@optimize.ca