ALBERTA

Barbara Kwasnik is the owner of one of the most successful Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network franchises with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Surrey, and Lethbridge. She is well known in the financial services industry for her strong leadership ability and caring attitude with all her colleagues and clients.

Barbara continues to surround herself with strong management and administration teams. She takes pride in her teams’ dedication in providing the financial services advisors with her offices' accurate information, timely support and caring services. Barbara is also a big believer in building robust infrastructure and systems for the benefit of her valued clients who choose to do business with her advisors.

Leading by example, Barbara has been providing top notch financial services and consultation to over 150 clients spanning 30 years. 

Brian joined Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network in 2017 as the Calgary and Lethbridge Sales Manager after having similar roles in some of Canada’s largest banks, investment firms and insurance companies.

As a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over 26 years experience in the financial services industry he focuses on analyzing our clients needs and offering creative solutions. He specializes in designing innovative strategies for the efficient transfer of wealth from one generation to another. His passion is coaching advisors, whether it be someone embarking on a new career or an experienced advisor trying to take his business to the next level.

Bryan Fife joined Barbara Kwasnik’s Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network Edmonton team in 2007.

Bryan is known for his dedication in supporting the success of all his sales colleagues and administration team in Edmonton and throughout the franchise’s locations.

Bryan has achieved and continues to enjoy significant financial services accomplishments in management, sales and compliance duties dating back to his 1981 start in the business. 

With over 35 years experience in the securities industry Dave brings a wealth of industry and investment knowledge to the team. As Branch Manager Dave is responsible for overseeing the compliance function in the DFSIN offices in Alberta. His decades of experience working with financial advisors is a proven asset when applying compliance solutions that respect the client as well as their advisor.

In his business development role Dave is responsible for acquiring talent to grow the DFSIN Alberta offices. Starting in 1979 Dave has witnessed first hand the evolution of the investment industry giving him a unique perspective on how we got here and where we are going. He believes the mass affluent segment of the Canadian investor is the natural market for DFSIN Advisors.