Wealth Management
At Christian Credit Union, we believe that financial and investment planning is about far more than saving money. We are committed to helping you build, manage, grow, protect and distribute your wealth in such a way that allows you to achieve your financial goals while honouring God. Talk to an advisor on how we can help you at the stage of life you are in.
Through every aspect of wealth management, our team uses the same 6-step process that keeps you and your needs our priority.
Financial Management
Build a roadmap to achieve your financial goals and secure your future.
Financial Planning
Personalized financial planning based on long-term goals and rooted in biblical stewardship.
Retirement Planning
Personalized retirement planning that aligns with your savings, investments, and financially wise goals.
Estate Planning
Personalized estate planning guidance, wills, power of attorney, and personal directives to protect your loved ones and your legacy.
Investment Management
Grow your wealth through strategic investments and portfolio management.
Digital Wealth
Self-managed investment opportunities through Qtrade Direct Investing® and professionally managed high-quality investments through Qtrade Guided Portfolios®.
Mutual Funds - Aviso Wealth
Access to expert-guided mutual funds, flexible, purpose-driven investing to help you achieve your goals.
Investment Planning
Biblically-guided and purposeful investment planning to grant you peace of mind.
Insurance
Protect what matters most with comprehensive insurance solutions.
Insurance Planning
Personalized insurance planning with life, health, disability, critical illness, annuities, and benefits.
Deeks Insurance - Home and Auto Insurance
Personalized group home and auto insurance with special benefits and affordable rates.
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David van Berkel, BBA, CFP®, CKA®, CPCA®
Financial Planner
Aviso Wealth
Denise Reilly
Wealth Associate
Aviso Wealth
"My calling as a financial planner is simple: to help people navigate the financial complexities of life, provide assurance and peace of mind as they work toward their goals, and help create a clear roadmap for getting there. Ultimately, I want every client I work with to feel confident that their financial plan is in order — and that they are extremely well taken care of."
Why I Love What I Do
"I’m a Certified Financial Planner® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. I work primarily with professionals and business owners in their mid-40s and beyond who have spent years building their financial foundation and are now looking ahead to the next stage of life.
One of the things I enjoy most about financial planning is helping people move from feeling disorganized or uncertain about their finances to having a clear, well-laid-out plan. I find it especially rewarding to see the comfort and satisfaction that comes when clients understand where they are, where they want to go, and how they plan to get there.
My approach begins with listening. I take the time to understand my clients’ goals, priorities, and the life they want their finances to support. From there, we work together to develop a financial plan that is unique to their circumstances. As clients approach and transition into retirement, I help bring together the many pieces that can affect their financial future—including investment and retirement income strategies, CPP and OAS, tax considerations, estate planning, and business and personal assets. My goal is to make sure these pieces work together as part of one cohesive plan.
I also believe that clients should understand their investments and feel confident in the strategy behind them. I strive to explain complex financial concepts in simple, straightforward terms and provide perspective during periods of market uncertainty. Clients have told me they appreciate that I listen, explain rather than push, and follow through on my commitments."
More About David
"I was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, the youngest of seven children. After attending university on Canada’s East Coast, I spent 20 years there before moving to Alberta and joining Christian Credit Union. Today, I’m proud to serve clients across Alberta, from the greater Edmonton area to Lethbridge.
Before entering financial services, I worked in a variety of operations, sales, and management roles. These experiences taught me a great deal about how businesses work and about the challenges of balancing career, finances, family, and life. I believe that perspective allows me to bring a practical, holistic approach to financial planning."
Why I Love What I Do
"As a Wealth Associate, I enjoy helping others. Whether helping the advisors prepare for meetings or supporting members with their inquiries I feel part of the team. I can use my background and knowledge to serve.
"As a Wealth Associate, I enjoy helping others. Whether helping the advisors prepare for meetings or supporting members with their inquiries I feel part of the team. I can use my background and knowledge to serve.
Having worked for a variety of different industries and most recently working in personal and corporate banking I have a wide base of knowledge. The positions that I have enjoyed the most in my career are those where I can be a support person to others and that is why this job is a great fit. The ability to incorporate biblical principles for saving, staying out of debt, investing, and of course giving generously is the best part of my job. These values make this a great place to work."
Giving Back to Our Community
"I attend Muir Lake Alliance Church and support short term missions with Seeds International. Also, I am involved with respite care and support of special needs children. Both my children are adopted from foster care so helping these kids thrive is dear to my heart."
More About Denise
"I am married with two adult children, two dogs and two cats. I enjoy camping, fishing, hiking and pickleball. Mostly, I enjoy family events and games nights."
Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Online brokerage services are offered through Qtrade Direct Investing, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Qtrade Guided Portfolios is a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Christian Wealth Strategies is a program provided by Aviso Insurance Inc. offering financial planning, life insurance and investments to members of credit unions and their communities. Trade-mark(s) of Christian Wealth Strategies are used under license by Aviso Insurance Inc.
