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Your Partners in Financial Strategy

Wade Bedard

Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor | Manulife Wealth Inc.
Life Insurance Agent | Bedard Wealth Management Inc.

With over 15 years in the financial industry, Wade founded Bedard Financial with one goal: to help retirees and pre-retirees transition into retirement with clarity and confidence. He brings deep expertise in retirement income planning and portfolio management, but it's his personal commitment to every client that truly defines his work.

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When he’s not helping clients navigate their financial futures, Wade enjoys outdoor adventures with his family and volunteering with local minor sports teams.

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Jackie Bedard

Investment Advisor Assistant | Manulife Wealth Inc.
Tax Preparer | Bedard Wealth Management Inc.

Jackie is the heartbeat of client care at Bedard Financial. With a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of client needs, she ensures that every interaction is handled with warmth, accuracy, and professionalism. In addition to managing client services, Jackie leads our tax preparation services – helping clients reduce tax stress and optimize their outcomes during retirement.

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Clients appreciate her approachable nature, deep knowledge, and unwavering dedication to making sure they always feel supported.

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Heather Fraser

Insurance Administration
Bedard Wealth Management Inc.

Heather manages the critical details of insurance processing, ensuring that our clients’ coverage—from life and health insurance to long-term care—is handled smoothly and efficiently. With a background in both client service and administrative support, she makes navigating insurance paperwork easy and stress-free.

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Heather is known for her patience, responsiveness, and commitment to helping clients protect what matters most.

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Andrea Dunn

Administrative Assistant

Manulife Wealth Inc.

Andrea plays a key role in supporting the smooth delivery of our tax services. She oversees the intake, preparation logistics, and filing processes, ensuring that every step is streamlined, accurate, and completed on time.

 

Her strong organizational skills and attention to detail help reduce the burden of tax season for both our team and our clients—so you can focus on enjoying life, not paperwork.

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Daria Collin

Administrative Assistant

Manulife Wealth Inc.

Alexandria Office

As the first point of contact in our Alexandria office, Daria brings energy, professionalism, and a welcoming presence to the Bedard Financial experience. She assists with scheduling, communications, and day-to-day operations—keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

 

Daria is passionate about making every client feel valued and supported, and she takes pride in creating a friendly, efficient environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Discover How We Can Help

Whether you’re planning ahead or already retired, our personalized guidance can help you feel more confident, prepared, and in control of your financial future.

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Bedard Financial is a trade name used to carry on business related to life insurance and stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Investment dealer dealing representatives ("Investment Advisor") registered with Manulife Wealth Inc. offer stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Insurance products and services are sold through Bedard Wealth Management Inc. (o/a Bedard Financial). Tax Preparation is offered by Jackie Bedard, under Bedard Wealth Management (o/a Bedard Financial). Please confirm with your Advisor which company you are dealing with for each of your products and services.

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LOCATIONS

1041 Gladstone Avenue

Ottawa, ON  K1Y 3G3

(613) 594-3493

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B-8 Main Street South, Box 1510

Alexandria, ON  K0C 1A0

(613) 525-3737

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