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Laura Dear

Born and raised in Edmonton, Laura is a graduate of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science and has worked for years in the railway, IT and financial industries.

After being licensed in 2000, Laura completed her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2005, winning her the Advocis award for the top mark in Canada. In 2014, she completed her Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) program, an advanced financial planning designation, achieving the top mark in Alberta. That same year, she formed Cordis Financial Inc.

Laura chose the financial industry because it gives her the opportunity to help others, live her values, and focus on service, protection and education.

Billy Katelnikoff

Billy brings to Cordis 17 years of experience in accounting and tax and estate planning, and a commitment to client service.

Born in Regina, Billy graduated the University of Lethbridge’s Bachelor of Management program with distinction in 2005 and worked as an accountant for almost four years before completing his Chartered Accountant designation in 2010. His professional experience includes tax, financial, and estate planning for a major multinational insurance company, as well as more than a decade as President and CEO of his company Power Forwards CFO Services.

A former player for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns hockey team, Billy continues to be head provincial scout for the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League.

Tricia Laville

A life-long Albertan who calls Edmonton home, Tricia is a natural-born budgeter who began working with Laura Dear at Cordis Financial in 2019. She helps clients identify their spending priorities and build realistic, goal-oriented budgets that take into account real-life expenses.

A University of Alberta graduate with a Bachelor of Arts, Tricia became a budgeting guru through her work, successfully helping her network plan their financial futures.

Whether you want to buy a house, get out of debt, or build your nest egg, Tricia can help you take control of your finances, so they don’t control you.

Katelin Normandeau

An Edmontonian born and raised, Katelin is a licensed and designated Qualified Associate Financial Planner, experienced in helping individuals across Canada plan for and reach retirement.

“My goal is to help people achieve their financial goals,” she says, “and that they have the protection in place to maintain the lifestyle they want.”

In addition to her professional designation, Katelin holds diplomas in Business Administration (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, graduated with honours and distinction), and in Criminal Justice (Government of Alberta Solicitor General Staff College), as well as a certificate in Business Analysis. Her background also includes administration, accounting, and business process improvement in the oil and gas industry, and working as a corrections officer with the Alberta government.

Lesley Lee

Born in Winnipeg, Lesley travelled and worked extensively in Europe in several different jobs following high school. Returning to Canada, she worked 40+ years for a variety of financial organizations, including banking and insurance, in a range of administrative and senior administrative roles. She joined Cordis Financial in 2020.
Lesley brings extensive knowledge and experience to managing Cordis’ client records and documents. For her, a large part of the pleasure of her work is contributing behind the scenes, knowing that she is an essential part of making a positive difference in the lives of clients.

Lesley credits her time in Europe in the daily life of other places, people, and cultures with broadening her perspective on life at an early age. Our work is about people, she says, it’s why I like it.

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10563 172 St.
Edmonton, AB, T5S 1P1

(780) 945-2881

info@cordisfinancial.ca