Staff Profiles  

 


Mike Berton
CFP, CLU, RFP, FMA

Since joining the industry in 1994 Michael has served his clients as a personal financial planning consultant creating customized comprehensive financial solutions. His clients include professionals, business-owners and the retired. In
recent years he has developed a service focused on the needs of Canadians age 55 and older.

Michael holds an Associate Certificate in Financial Planning from the British Columbia Institute of Technology as well as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) license. He also has earned the Registered Financial Planner (RFP), Chartered
Life Underwriter (CLU) and Financial Management Advisor (FMA) professional designations. Recognizing Canada's aging population, Michael has recently completed a yearlong certificate program in working with an aging population at the University of British Columbia.

Michael holds a mutual funds license in B.C. and Alberta and is licensed to sell life, accident and sickness insurance in B.C. and Ontario.

A contributor to the improvement of his industry, Michael is an active member of Advocis (The Financial Advisors Association of Canada) where he has served on various committees as well as the Board of the Greater Vancouver Chapter. He is a member of the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners (IAFP) and the Estate Planning Council of Greater Vancouver. Michael regularly teaches personal
financial planning courses at BCIT and Trinity Western University and is a regular contributor to Advisor's Edge magazine and Advisor.ca.

He is the co-author of How to Incorporate Financial Planning into Your Practice, a guide for financial advisors who wish to provide comprehensive financial planning to their clients.

Michael also holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Victoria where he specialized in music history & literature. He continues to enjoy music, singing in small choirs and playing the bassoon. Skiing, sailing and railroads are among his other passions.

Michael lives in North Vancouver with his wife Cathie and three daughters.


I am very pleased with what [Mike] is doing for me so far. Your service has been excellent. You give me clear and direct advice that makes sense. I get the facts I need. What more can you ask for?

A.S. - retired

   


Cathie Hurlburt
CFP, CLU, RFP, FMA, FDS

Cathie Hurlburt was awarded BC's Advisor of the Year 2003 by Advisor Edge Magazine and is partner and senior planner at Integrated Planning Group. She has been providing financial planning services and advice to clients since 1987. Cathie is licensed with Assante Financial Management and Great West Life. Previously, Cathie worked for a trust company and a life insurance company.

Born and raised in Toronto, Cathie attended Wilfrid Laurier University where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Cathie became a Chartered Financial Planner and Registered Financial Planner in 1991, received her Chartered Life Underwriter designation in 1995, Certified Financial Planner in 1996, her Financial Management Advisor in 2001 and became a Certified Divorce Specialist in 2003.

Cathie is co-author (with Mike Berton and Brian Goss) of How to Incorporate Financial Planning into Your Practice and a committed advocate for the highest standards for Canadian Financial Planners. She is a former FPSC board member and the former national Chairperson for The Canadian Association of Financial Planner (CAFP), now Advocis.

Cathie provides first-class service in layman's terms which I comprehend and appreciate. I have complete confidence in Cathie's advice and handling of my portfolio.

Elizabeth

   
   

Jason Dukowski
CFP

Jason has been involved in the field of financial planning for over 5 years. He started in the industry at Balanced Financial Services Ltd.

Jason worked at Balanced Financial for over two years before moving to Integrated Planning Group. He has worked extensively with Brian Goss throughout his career.

Jason provides support in the areas of wealth management, retirement planning, pension options, job severance, tax planning, insurance, and estate planning.

   

Cathie, Mike and their team think of every possible detail. I'm confident my finances are being managed carefully and appropriately according to my needs.

Lisa

   

Kathy MacLean

Kathy MacLean has worked with us since 1998 and became an Executive Administrative Assistant in 2010.  Her experience and knowledge of our business operations benefit the general processes of daily activities on the team.

Kathy earned LOMA's Associate, Insurance Agency Administration Certificate in 2001 and Associate, Annuity Products and Administration Certificate in 2006.
In 2009, Kathy received her certification as a licensed life insurance agent in the province of B.C.  She coordinates all aspects of insurance administration within the team.

   
   

Deanna Scigliano

Deanna Scigliano joined our team in 2007. After spending a few years supervising a delicatessen, she started a 12-year career as the manager of a window manufacturing company. Ready for a new challenge, Deanna came aboard as an administrative assistant and looks forward to broadening her knowledge of finance.

   

May Yee


May Yee is the newest member on the Hurlberton team.  With over 10 years’ experience working through different financial institutions, May’s primary role will be processing for our team, as well as assisting with various administrative duties.

 

The Hurlberton Team