Testimonials
What people are saying about
deGraaf Financial Strategies
Testimonials
What people are saying about deGraaf Financial Strategies
Voted Best Financial Planner
Since 2009, Leony has been voted one of Burlington’s
‘Best Financial Planners’
in the Burlington Post Reader’s Choice Awards!
. . . also voted ‘Best Insurance Broker’ &
‘Best Investment Company’
Here’s what our valued clients say . . .
“Thank you very much for all the information you gave me today. Leony, you are absolutely wonderful to talk and work with. I thank you for all you have done for me and my family.” ~ John
“My mother is so happy she has you as her Financial Adviser…it gives her (and us!) such peace of mind knowing you are taking care of things for her.” ~ GR
“Thanks again Léony – totally impressed and have spread the word . . . I am feeling much better about things.” ~ JG
“My favorite and honest Financial Adviser – thanks again for everything you do for us and for being so efficient. I could not see trusting anyone else at all.” ~ SM
“Thanks for taking the time to explain things to me, in a way that I can understand! Things look much clearer now, thanks to you!” ~ Chris
“Thank you my dear for all of your help and for always being there. . . You have done wonderful things with my money!” ~ CLC
“My recommendation (to my parents) was to use Léony as their Advisor, not only because she was promoting excellent products, but also because I could see the compassion she brought to her role of advisor to senior people. Léony is very professional . . . I would certainly recommend her to any prospective clients.” ~ GG
“Just a quick note of thanks for your assistance with my investment portfolio. You made a worrisome situation a little less so.” ~ Jim
“I appreciate your personal and professional approach . . . if I have others in my circle of friends that need a financial advisor I most certainly will recommend you.” ~ BJ
“Léony’s passion to empower women with financial information and tools for their well-being is evident. She educates in a way that is relatable, interesting, and pertinent.” ~ PP
“Your spirit is amazing – saw you dancing with the (residents) and having a good time. Just wanted to let you know you made me smile today.” ~ Trish
“It is nice to know that there are people surrounding you that really care about you.” ~ GB
“I had nothing but rave revues for being so brilliant to bring in such a great speaker . . . you will be a difficult act to follow.” ~ Ed, Chair of OPSEU Retirees
“Thanks a lot, I knew you would take care of me . . .I really appreciate you.” ~ LM
“I just want to say how grateful we were when we opened our statements and saw that our investment is growing nicely. I hold a lot of anger from our years spent with *** at *** bank and that we made next to nothing when we should have been. So, thank you kindly for your knowledge, openness, and connection.” ~ A&J
“ Very impressive returns – P and I really appreciate your advice and help with these amazing results!” ~ JB
“ Thank You kindly Leony and Laura, we are so happy she sent us your way 🙂 “ ~ C & H
“ We are very comfortable and trusting in your advice.” ~ B & M
“ Thank you for your hard work making sure our investments are running smoothly” ~ AJ
Check out our 5 Star Google Reviews! I am so thankful for such wonderful clients!
“Thank you very much for all the information you gave me today. Leony, you are absolutely wonderful to talk and work with. I thank you for all you have done for me and my family.” ~ John
“My mother is so happy she has you as her Financial Adviser…it gives her (and us!) such peace of mind knowing you are taking care of things for her.” ~ Gina
“Thanks again Léony – totally impressed and have spread the word . . . I am feeling much better about things.” ~ Jean
“My favorite and honest Financial Advisor – thanks again for everything you do for us and for being so efficient. I could not see trusting anyone else at all.” ~ Susan
“Thanks for taking the time to explain things to me, in a way that I can understand! Things look much clearer now, thanks to you!” ~ Chris
“Thank you my dear for all of your help and for always being there. . . You have done wonderful things with my money!” ~ Colleen
“My recommendation (to my parents) was to use Léony as their Advisor, not only because she was promoting excellent products, but also because I could see the compassion she brought to her role of advisor to senior people. Léony is very professional . . . I would certainly recommend her to any prospective clients.” ~ Gillian
“Just a quick note of thanks for your assistance with my investment portfolio. You made a worrisome situation a little less so.” ~ Jim
“I appreciate your personal and professional approach . . . if I have others in my circle of friends that need a financial advisor I most certainly will recommend you.” ~ Brenda
“Léony’s passion to empower women with financial information and tools for their well-being is evident. She educates in a way that is relatable, interesting, and pertinent.” ~ Patti
“Your spirit is amazing – saw you dancing with the (residents) and having a good time. Just wanted to let you know you made me smile today.” ~ Trish
“It is nice to know that there are people surrounding you that really care about you.” ~ Georgina
“I had nothing but rave revues for being so brilliant to bring in such a great speaker . . . you will be a difficult act to follow.” ~ Ed, Chair of OPSEU Retirees
“Thanks a lot, I knew you would take care of me . . .I really appreciate you.” ~ Lana
“I just want to say how grateful we were when we opened our statements and saw that our investment is growing nicely. I hold a lot of anger from our years spent with *** at *** bank and that we made next to nothing when we should have been. So, thank you kindly for your knowledge, openness, and connection.” ~ Anne
“ Very impressive returns – P and I really appreciate your advice and help with these amazing results!” ~ JB
“ Thank You kindly Leony and Laura, we are so happy she sent us your way 🙂 “ ~ C & H
“ We are very comfortable and trusting in your advice.” ~ B & M
“ Thank you for your hard work making sure our investments are running smoothly” ~ AJ
- Licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority Ontario (FSRA) License #99057917
- Member of Advocis 20+ years – Canadian Association of Financial Advisors
- Member of FPSC as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Professional 2014
- Certified Executor’s Advisor (CEA) 2020
- Elder Planning Counselor (2004)
- Past President of the Burlington NewComers Club 2010 – 2013
- Past Chair for Burlington’s S.A.L.T. Council 2007-2013 (Seniors And Law-enforcement Together)
- Joseph Brant Hospital Gift Planning Advisory Council member
- Léony & Jackson retired from the St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Program
- 2012+ CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) Halton – Keynote Speaker
- 2015 Canadian Elder Planning Conference Speaker – Niagara Falls
- 2017 Canada Sales Congress – Main Platform Speaker, Beanfield Centre, Toronto
- 2011 – Present – Chair – Gryphin Tumblers – Women Advisor Group
- 2023/24 – Advocis GHAM Board Member
- Lifelong Burlington resident & community member
Would you like to host a S.A.L.T. Crime Prevention Presentation at your church, social group or annual meeting?
Arm your senior peers with the latest information they need to prevent becoming a victim of an elder fraud, scam or abuse.
Call the Halton Senior’s HelpLine or 311 to submit your request and a member of the Burlington S.A.L.T. Council will contact you to arrange the details!
Cam Jackson’s Senior’s Day 2008
The Burlington Senior’s Centre – Léony deGraaf – SALT Chair, Paul Roche – SALT VP
It’s a Small World Event – Oct 2010
The Burlington Senior’s Centre – proud to pioneer a Halton Regional Police Service Diversity & Multilingual Elder Abuse Awareness campaign
1-866-457-8252
- www.haltonseniorshelpline.ca
- www.haltonsalt.com
- Help to Prevent Power of Attorney Abuse
- Maclean’s Magazine – POA Abuse Article- July 18, 2011
- KW 570 News Radio
- Family Caregivers Unite on VoiceAmerica – Speaker – Sept 2011
- Abuse of Power – Investment Executive Dec 2011
- CARP Halton Region – Keynote Speaker Feb 28, 2012
- Contact your local police department and ask to speak with the Seniors officer for related concerns