About Us
In 2006, GroupHEALTH North was born from the collaborative partnership of Money Concepts and GroupHEALTH Global to represent Northern B.C. and provide localized service to northern clients. This association ensures that we are able to provide the most up to date Employee Group Benefit products with personalized service at the best possible rates.
The GroupHEALTH North team is committed to providing a high degree of exceptional customer care and to ensure our clients are completely satisfied with the services available to them.
OUR TEAM!
Sharon Nikkel - Partner
sharon@grouphealthnorth.ca
Sharon was born in Dawson Creek and has lived in Prince George since 1972. Sharon and her husband Greg have 3 children Michelle, Miranda and Mitchell. Sharon began her career in the Group Benefits field in 1986 specializing in Third Party Administration and Consulting of employee benefit plans. Sharon has worked extensively with unionized employee groups and understands the unique underwriting requirements within Collective Agreements, flexible benefit plans as well as traditional benefit plans. Sharon enjoys working with Business Owners and Plan Administrators to ensure their benefit plan is communicated effectively to employees and their families.
Accomplishments:
Level II Life License
Michelle L. Ward - Associate Accounts Manager
Michelle@grouphealthnorth.ca
Michelle was born in Prince George, raised in Sinclair Mills, and returned to Prince George where in 1988 she met her husband Aaron. Michelle came to work for GroupHEALTH North in 2008 and strives daily to ensure she assists in satisfying the clients needs. She enjoys spending time with her husband and friends and is always looking for an opportunity to make someone laugh.
Accomplishments:
Group Life and Health Primer Course
Office Management and Audit Procedures
Client Communication Techniques
Workplace Stress Management Solutions for Women
Effective Supervision
Teresa Galbraith, GBA - Associate Accounts Manager
teresa@grouphealthnorth.ca
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Teresa has lived throughout BC and moved to Prince George where she met her financee. She has extensive experience in client services and has worked in Human Resources before joining the Group Benefits team in August 2008. Teresa enjoys life in Prince George with her family and friends and looks forward to serving her clients in the years to come.
Accomplishments:
Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
Group Life and Health Primer Course
Human Resources Management Certificate
Community Economic Development Certificate
Clerk Bookkeeper Certificate
Non-Profits Societies:
Ducks Unlimited - Annual Banquet, Volunteer 2008
Houston Link to Learning - Past Director (4 years)
Northern Society for Domestic Peace - Past Volunteer (2 years)
Houston Youth Centre - Past Director/ Volunteer (5 years)
Pleasant Valley Horse Club - Past Director (2 years)
Rocheall Seymour - Associate Accounts Manager
rocheall@grouphealthnorth.ca
Rocheall moved to BC with her family in 1982. After moving around a bit she settled in Prince George in 1991. She keeps busy with her son as they enjoy many outdoor activities together. Rocheall has 25 years of administrative experience before joining our team in June 2011.
Accomplishments:
Office Administration Diploma
Conflict Resolution for Women
Peter J. Tiani, CFP, R.F.P. - Partner
ptiani@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca
Peter was born and raised in Prince George. He began his career in the Financial Industry 19 years ago, when he worked for a Chartered Accountant. For the past 11 years, Peter has been working as a Financial Planner and has extensive knowledge in Estate & Business Succession Planning. His years in the Accounting Industry have prepared him well in minimizing taxes in these areas, as well as in Retirement and Investment Planning. His experience in personal and corporate taxes, real estate and business contribute greatly to his knowledge in financial planning. This knowledge has been instrumental in his ability to work with any type and size of business.
Accomplishments:
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Registered Financial Planner (R.F.P.)
Business Administration Diploma (Accounting and Finance)
Trades & Associations:
Advocis
Financial Planners Standards Council
Institute of Advanced Financial Planners
Non-Profit Societies:
Central Interior Loggers Association (CILA) - Treasurer & Director
Ducks Unlimited Canada - Major Gift Committee
Past Founding Director - Northern BC Friends of Children
Rose Halsall - Partner
rhalsall@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca
Born and raised in Prince George, Rose & her husband Bruce have two boys, Eric and Adam. Rose has over 20 years experience in the Financial Industry. A valued member of the Money Concepts Team since 1997and became partner in 2008. Rose is an integral part of this growing franchise and is active in the sales and support of mutual fund investments and life insurance.
Accomplishments:
Level II Life License
Mutual Funds Representative with Investia
Jeff Robinson - Partner
jrobinson@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca
Jeff Robinson was born in Smithers, BC and grew up in Prince George where he was a member of the Prince George Alpine Ski team. Jeff continued on with his passion for ski racing, devoting 14 years to the sport as a coach with numerous Ski Teams throughout the province, including The BC Ski Team and The Canadian Alpine Ski Team. He has spent the last 7 years in Williams Lake where he was the President and owner of a successful reforestation company. Jeff returned to Prince George, with his wife Rebekah and is currently working towards his Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP).
Accomplishments:
Mutual Fund Representative
Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance License
Canadian Securities Course
Level 2 Coach - Canadian Ski Coaches Federation
Trades & Association Memberships:
Advocis
Gill Botelho - Sales and Marketing Manager
gil@grouphealthnorth.ca
Gil was born in Portugal and raised in Prince George. He and his wife Tasha have two sons, Johnathan & Matthew. Gil joined the Group Health North team in June 2011 and brings extensive experience in sales & marketing, communications, media and public relations with companies such as CHUM Broadcasting, Jim Pattison Broadcasting, ICBC and Shaw Cable. Gil is very active in the community and enjoys spending time in the great outdoors when he is not on local stages performing.
Accomplishments:
Life, Accident and Sickness Insurance License
Audio Communications Diploma
Principles & Practices of Insurance
Certified Sales Professional
Management Studies
Advertising & Marketing Studies
High Performance Leadership Program
Non Profit Organizations:
PGYSA
Pacific Sport Northern BC
CNC New Media Advisory Board
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
PG Theatre Workshop
Sandra Pagnotta - Executive Assistant
spagnotta@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca Sandra is proud to be born and raised in Prince George along with her husband Luciano. Sandra began her career in the Financial Industry in 1989. In January 2007, Sandra joined the growing and dynamic Money Concepts team. She prides herself in providing great service and in keeping a great attitude. She is active in the sales and support of Group RRSPs, mutual funds, segregated mutual funds and life insurance.
Accomplishments: Level II Life License
Mutual Funds Representative with Investia
June Mohr - Administrative Supervisor
jmohr@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca
June was born in Enderby, BC, and has lived in Prince George since 1966. Married to Ian, they have one daughter Aron, who lives in Toronto. June has been active in the Financial Services Industry since 1994 and has been with Money Concepts since 2003. June is always available to answer your questions and is in charge of all the administrative functions.
Accomplishments:
Management Skills for Supervisors
Kelly Headrick - Receptionist
reception@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca<:od>
Born and raised in Prince George. Went to SAIT, in Calgary and moved back to Prince George since 2005. Kelly comes to us with extensive financial and administration experience. Kelly joined our team May 2011.
Accomplishments:
Canadian Securities Course
Fatima Hansen - Administrative Assistant
fhansen@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca
Fatima was born and raised in Prince George. She married her husband Dale in August 2006, and they had their first addition to the family in April 2008, their son Dayton. Fatima enjoys her new role as a mother. Fatima has extensive experience as a legal secretary at a local law firm. Fatima joined Money Concepts in 2006, as the Executive Assistant to Peter Tiani and Rose Halsall. She has come back from maternity leave to be the Group Plan Administrative Assistant for Money Concepts. Fatima plans to expand her knowledge with the courses she has available to her. Fatima always brings a bright smile and positive attitude to work and daily life.
Carole Patterson - Administrative Assistant
cpatterson@moneyconceptspg.bc.ca
Carole was born in Burnaby, BC and raised in Prince George. After living in Alberta as well as other areas of BC, she chose to move back to Prince George to raise her two children. Carole has more than ten years experience in the administrative field and over five years experience in the education field working as a financial administrator and instructor of classes such as Introduction to Computers and Office Procedures. Carole came to work at Money Concepts in the spring of 2008 and is responsible for processing and following up on all transactions done in the office.
Accomplishments:
Administrative Assistant Diploma
Bookkeeping Certificate
Dawn Tiani - Administration
pdtiani@shaw.caDawn was born in Ashern, Manitoba and moved to Prince George in 1967. Dawn and Peter have three children, Josh, Jacob and Jenna. Dawn has been in the Financial Services Industry for the past 20 years. She started working with a Chartered Accountant Firm prior to moving over to the Money Concepts office when it opened in 1995. Her extensive experience in bookkeeping is a great asset to the firm.
Non-Profit Societies: Spirit of the North - Festival of the Trees
St Mary's School - Volunteer