Our Team

Ken places the emphasis on what his clients value as opposed to the value of what they own - a distinct difference that sets Ken apart to deliver comprehensive, exceptional service tailored to each client’s specific needs.

Ken brings 35+ years experience in the financial planning field with extensive knowledge of customized financial analysis, wealth management, risk tolerance, and estate and retirement planning strategies.

As team captain of the University of Ottawa’s 1975 National Championship team, Ken has continued to demonstrate his leadership in both the football and business communities, developing many cherished and long-lasting relationships. Discipline, resilience and a strong work ethic are instilled in Ken and diligently applied daily for his clients and he draws great satisfaction from providing the highest level of service. Ken is enormously proud of the experienced and professional team he works with in delivering wealth management strategies and solutions to individuals, families, estates, foundations, and businesses.

• Founded Carleton Financial Services (2000) and transitioned to KenMar Financial Services (2021)
• University of Ottawa Alumni Association Award for Commitment to the University (2015)
• Inducted into the University of Ottawa Football Hall of Fame (2010)
• Defensive coach for the uOttawa Gee Gees and 30 years coaching with Ashbury College
• Active in many charitable organizations
• Ken enjoys family time and travel, history, sports and is a Buffalo Bills through thick and thin

Marci has been in the financial services for over 30 years helping clients make the best decisions they possibly can when it comes to protecting their families and businesses. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP)  Marci helps people make some very important choices about their wealth, life and their legacy.

It is imperative that we constantly upgrade our skills and knowledge in order to stay on top of changes to investment and insurance tax laws, government rulings, and new financial products.  Marci reviews your financial picture to take full advantage of changes while complying with changes within the financial services industry.

Her experience in the financial services field has only deepened her belief that each individual needs a unique plan, one that is tailored to their personal situation. Everybody is different and each client has specific objectives for their retirement.

Specialties: Wealth Management Services, Living benefits, Income Replacement Strategies, Estate Planning, Risk Management, Group Benefits.

Dan is an expert in the specific requirements and tax considerations of advanced estate planning strategies and corporate asset extraction strategies. He began his professional career with KPMG LLP, where he worked as a tax professional from 1988 to 1996. In 1996, Dan made moved Metropolitan Life as their manager of advanced markets, helping to develop advanced tax planning strategies that made use of the unique tax characteristics of life insurance products. Two years later, Dan was given the opportunity to become part of the Tax and Estate Planning team at London Life/Great West Life where he stayed until joining Kenmar Financial in 2017.

Dan graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree, and then obtained a graduate diploma in public accountancy from McGill. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and the Canadian Tax Foundation and a past member of the Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU) and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).