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Anne Bédard

Wealth Manager

T 450-777-8018

Granby: 450-777-8018 Montréal: 514-281-7230

Languages: French, English

Biography

  • Completed the Canadian Securities Course; the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course; and the Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course
  • Completed the Branch Managers Course

Anne Bédard stands out thanks to her investment philosophy and her vast and diverse expertise. She started her career in the securities industry in 1997, and has made a name for herself through her commitment and has received the title of Advisor Emeritus twice. With her experience, Anne is a choice advisor to meet the investment needs of doctors, lawyers and business people.

Anne works diligently with her clients to ensure they make the right decisions based on facts, not emotions.

Areas of expertice

  • Solid experience in management and branch operations

Morin-Dufour-Denicourt Team accréditation excellence

Excellence Accreditation

Excellence accreditation attests that the wealth manager's practice meets the highest standards of quality in order to offer you an unparalleled experience in meeting your financial needs. This distinction is awarded exclusively to Desjardins Securities wealth managers who participate in a continuous development and improvement program.

The advisors on our team have backgrounds and expertise in the complementary fields of accounting, financial planning and portfolio management.

We each have more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector, and we’re ready to provide the support you need through the different stages of your life.

 

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress;

working together is success” 

— Henry Ford

Mission

We will help you reach your financial goals by guiding you through every stage of your life, and by using a sound and rigorous wealth management strategy.

Investment Philosophy

Our investment philosophy is based on a long-term vision. We exercise good judgment and extreme care when it comes to your portfolio composition. Managing your assets requires discipline and thoroughness, and we know that each dollar invested is valuable—that’s why preserving your capital remains our priority.

What sets us apart

We’re available and attentive to your needs and concerns so that we can respond to your inquiries and meet your wealth management needs.

We’re a team of investment advisors that can help you in every way we can and for many years to come.

Values

Honesty

All solid business relationships are built on trust. That’s why honesty is a priority in all of our communications with you.

Transparency

We always give you the real picture. Transparency means communicating effectively with you.

Thoroughness

Excellence is the key word when it comes to managing your assets. That’s why discipline and consistency are mandatory in our practices.

Availability

Our role is to ensure that you fully understand what we do and our recommendations. We also make sure that all your wealth management needs are met.

Service Offer

After reviewing your financial needs and goals, your assets will be managed using a comprehensive and evolving financial plan. The plan will include information related to retirement planning, business and asset transfers, tax and estate planning, tax optimization, and review of insurance coverage1.

We’re committed to closely monitoring your portfolio and financial situation. We will help you grow, preserve and transfer your wealth.

  1. Provided by Desjardins Securities Financial Services Inc., the caisse network or an external professional. Return to footnote 1 referrer

Biographies of my colleagues

  • Dominic Morin, CPA

    Wealth Manager

    T 450-777-8612

    Languages: French

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    • Member of the CPA and CGA orders
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (accounting option) from the University of Sherbrooke
    • Canadian Securities course and Wealth Management Essentials course

    Before joining Desjardins Securities in 2001, Dominic worked at an accounting firm and also as a financial analyst at the Centre d’aide aux entreprises in Granby.

    With his academic background and vast experience in accounting, Dominic provides comprehensive wealth management support to all of his clients.

     

    Areas of expertise

    • Accounting
    • Extensive experience helping individuals and business owners analyze their needs and develop service offers
  • Audrey Dufour, BBA, F. Pl

    Wealth Manager

    T 450-777-8656

    Languages: French, English

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
    • Certificate in financial planning
    • Canadian Securities course and Wealth Management Essentials course

    With more than 24 years of experience in financial services, Audrey started her career in 1997 as a financial planner and credit advisor. She joined Desjardins Group in 2003 and worked at Caisse populaire Desjardins de Farnham and Caisse Desjardins de Marieville–Rougemont. Audrey uses her expertise and extensive experience to support clients in all areas of financial planning, including investment, retirement, taxation and estate planning.

    Areas of expertise

    • Advisory services for individuals and business owners
    • Development of highly personalized integrated service offers
  • Philippe Denicourt, BBA, CIM®

    Portfolio Manager, Wealth Manager

    T 450-777-8019

    Languages: French

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (finance option) from the University of Sherbrooke
    • Canadian Securities course and Wealth Management Essentials course
    • Investment Manager course

    Philippe began his career with Desjardins Group in 2004 and joined Desjardins Securities in 2010. His academic training and wide-ranging experience in portfolio management give him a clear, critical view of the capital markets. Philippe is an excellent communicator who can explain complex ideas in simple terms. He provides clients with valuable advice and guides them toward sound portfolio management.

     Areas of expertise

    • Investment management and strategies based on changing market conditions
    • Comprehensive assessment of each client’s financial situation
  • Vicky Mailloux,

    Wealth Management Associate

    T 1-800-830-8004 ext. 5462691

    Languages: French

    • Completed the Canadian Securities Course and the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course.

    Vicky joined the Morin-Dufour-Denicourt Team in April 2024, after working at Desjardins as a financial services agent. She has several years of experience in management and human resources. Her experience and professionalism are valuable assets that improve our clients' experience.

    Specific skills

    • Solid experience in administrative and HR management
  • Julie Paquette,

    Wealth Management Associate

    T 450-777-1287

    Languages: French

    • Canadian Securities course and Conduct and Practices Handbook course

    With more than 20 years of experience at Desjardins Securities, Julie Paquette provides valuable support to the entire Morin-Dufour-Denicourt Team. She also provides efficient, friendly service to our clients.

    Areas of expertise

    • Extensive knowledge of transaction and follow-up tools
    • Rigorous application of procedures
  • Stéphanie Archambault, BBA

    Wealth Management Assistant

    T 450-777-8004 ext. 5122013

    Languages: French

    Stéphanie joined the Morin-Dufour-Denicourt team in February 2022, contributing her support and expertise to further strengthen a well-established team.

    She sees to the day to day management of administrative services, making sure that you always have a pleasant experience.

    She's been a part of Desjardins Group since 2019, where she worked as a teller and reception agent at the Caisse de Granby–Haute-Yamaska.

  • Chantal Vaudry,

    Wealth Management Associate

    T 450-777-8816

    Languages: French

    • Canadian Securities course and Conduct and Practices Handbook course

    Chantal has worked in finance at Desjardins for over 28 years. She earned her Attestation of College Studies in financial services in 1996.

    Chantal joined the Morin-Dufour-Denicourt Team in October 2018. With her strong work ethic and dedication to providing expert customer service, she’s a great fit for the team.

    Areas of expertise

    • Exceptional customer service
    • Efficiency and rigorous follow-up
  • Alain Chevalier, MBA, F. Pl

    Business Transfer Coach

    Languages: French, English

    Collaborator | Desjardins Securities Inc.

    Alain Chevalier has over 45 years of experience in the banking industry. He has held different positions within companies involved in financial planning and advisory services.

    By drawing on a coaching approach, he has been able to give a human dimension to his financial planning knowledge, and he has supported more than 1,000 business owners reflect on and carry out their plans to transfer or sell their business. Positioning himself as a coach, he works to ensure that all parties involved can collaborate to achieve a common goal.

  • Alain Saint-Jacques, M. Sc.

    Business Transfer Coach

    Languages: French, English

    Collaborator | Desjardins Securities Inc.

    Alain has more than 15 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs. He has helped establish dozens of cooperatives in different regions across Quebec and used his expertise to serve more than 500 entrepreneurs in the process of transferring their business.

    He works with all types of transfers—family, internal, external and collective—relating to businesses of all sizes and in a wide range of business sectors.

    He's known for his analytical skills and his ability to synthesize, and he is passionate about business development and the work of entrepreneurs. A relationship of trust is at the heart of all of his projects.

  • Catherine Bouchard, BBA, F. Pl

    Financial Planner

    Languages: French

    Collaborator | Desjardins Trust Inc.

    Catherine has a bachelor of business administration in finance from Université de Sherbrooke, a certificate in financial planning from Université du Québec à Montréal and a diploma from the Institute of Financial Planning. A dedicated, enthusiastic professional and active listener, she excels at complex financial planning for entrepreneurs. Her mission is to offer made-to-measure solutions that make members' and clients' lives easier and help them achieve their financial goals.

  • Patricia Girard,

    Financial Planner

    Languages: French

    Collaborator | Desjardins Trust Inc.

    Patricia Girard has a bachelor's degree in international politics from the University of Ottawa. She has also completed financial planning training in the management sciences department at UQAM as well as several courses offered as part of the master's program in taxation at Université de Sherbrooke. After serving as a regional financial planner and manager of retirement investment development for a financial institution, she now supports Desjardins Securities' high and very-high net worth clients, whose complex situations require extensive research, in a partnership with the firm's wealth managers.

  • Audréanne Leblanc,

    Financial Planner

    Languages: French

    Collaborator | Desjardins Trust Inc.

    Audréanne Leblanc has a bachelor's degree in financial services from Université Laval and a master's degree in tax law from HEC Montréal. She has 10 years of experience in the financial industry. Before joining Desjardins as a financial planner, she worked as a tax advisor in an accounting firm in addition to working with various institutions that operate in the fields of financial planning and taxation.

  • Vincent Sigouin-Marquis,

    Financial Planner

    Languages: French

    Collaborator | Desjardins Trust Inc.

    Vincent Sigouin-Marquis holds a bachelor's degree with a double major in applied economics and finance from HEC Montréal. He has held a number of roles within Desjardins. After completing his master's degree in taxation, he joined an accounting firm and refined his expertise by accepting tax consulting mandates and compliance projects. He's been working in the Financial Planning Services Department since 2022. He helps high-net-worth clients set up a clear plan that reflects their wishes and guides them towards their goals.

  • Équipe de notaires,

    Languages: French, English

    Collaborators | Desjardins Wealth Management

    ANNE-MARIE FOURNIER

    Anne-Marie Fournier is a financial planner and notary. She currently serves as a senior estate planning advisor at Desjardins Wealth Management.

     

    GENEVIÈVE FOREST

    Geneviève Forest is a notary and serves as a senior estate planning advisor at Desjardins Wealth Management.

     

    GENEVIÈVE D’AMOURS

    Geneviève D'Amours, who has been a notary since 2009, serves as a senior estate planning advisor at Desjardins Wealth Management.

     

    AMANDINE BOURILLON, D.S.N.

    Amandine Bourillon has completed studies in notarial law in both France and Quebec and is a senior estate planning advisor at Desjardins Wealth Management.

     

    ANDRÉ AUCLAIR

    André Auclair is a notary and serves as a senior estate planning advisor at Desjardins Wealth Management.

     

    CATHERINE BEAUCHAMP

    Catherine Beauchamp is a notary and is currently a team leader and senior estate planning advisor at Desjardins Wealth Management.

  • Réal Dubuc,

    Financial Security Advisor

    Languages: French

    Collaborators | Desjardins Securities Financial services inc.

    Réal joined the Desjardins Insurance team in 2003. He specializes in life and health insurance for Desjardins's mass-affluent members. Thanks to his personalized approach, he's made his mark more than 15 times as one of Quebec's top-performing financial security advisors. A businessman at heart, Réal understands the reality of entrepreneurs in the commercial, real estate and agricultural sectors. He's also a manager in sales and clients service, and he's firmly focused on reaching his clients' goals.

  • Laurent Poirier, BSc Economics, F. Pl

    Financial Security Advisor

    Languages: French, English

    Collaborators | Desjardins Securities Financial services inc.

    Laurent has a financial planner designation and a bachelor's degree in economic science from the Université de Sherbrooke. He has also worked as a financial security advisor in 2012 for the SFL network. In 2015, he joined Desjardins Financial Security (DFS) as a consultant and became a regional business development manager in 2017. In 2019, he continued his career at DFS in Vancouver, still as a regional sales director. Bringing back to Quebec in 2022, he took on the role of interim manager for the Product and Concept Expertise team at Desjardins Financial Security in Montreal, then joined Desjardins Securities Financial Services Firm to support Desjardins Securities' mass-affluent and high-net-worth clients.

  • Équipe de conseillers principaux en fiscalité,

    Languages: French, English

    Collaborators | Wealth Management

    Jérôme Dostie-Bourgault

    A lawyer by trade for over 10 years, Jérôme specialized in international taxation with a global professional services firm. He quickly turned his attention to individuals facing challenges abroad—particularly in the United States—whether in business or not.

    Mathieu Pelletier

    Mathieu has a master's degree in taxation and has been working as a tax specialist since 2016 after many years as a financial planner at Desjardins. As a tax specialist, Mathieu has helped business owners with every aspect of their business journey, from the earliest stages to the end of their career, including the sale or transfer of their business.

    Stéphane Thibault

    Stéphane is a chartered professional accountant with a master's degree in tax law. Over the last 15 years, he's gained solid expertise in Canadian and Quebec taxation. He developed in-depth knowledge of tax rules for individuals and businesses, as well as investment, savings and retirement vehicles.

Location

Desjardins Securities at Granby

450 rue Principale
Suite 100
Granby (Québec) J2G 2X1

450-777-8004 Toll-free : 1-800-830-8004Fax : 450-777-0783

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