Derek Kennedy
Wealth Advisor; BA, CFP
Derek is a Certified Financial Planner who enjoys showing his clients a better path to achieving financial security and helping them traverse the inevitable bumps along the way. Everyday clients come in with one overarching concern - "Am I going to be OK?" This is especially true when life events seem overwhelming like a job loss, new baby, looming retirement, health issues or loss of a loved one. At Mallard Wealth Advisors, we help clients make informed decisions about their future by making sense of their current financial situation. Answering that question, it is no wonder so many of our clients refer their friends and family.
Derek graduated high school from Bishop James Mahoney High School in Saskatoon. He has a BA in History and English from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Auckland, which he began while in the Infantry Reserve. Derek went on to do post graduate studies in secondary school teaching and subsequently taught English in New Zealand. Derek moved back to Canada in 2008 to pursue an opportunity with Brian Mallard & Associates.
Derek is an avid reader with very eclectic tastes ranging from history to economics to science fiction. Derek likes to stay active, and his current obsession is Crossfit. He also travels frequently with his family. His favourite places are Huatulco, Mexico to escape the cold and Whangarei, New Zealand, the hometown of his wife.
Derek’s Team
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Mitch Haver
WEALTH ADVISOR
Mitchell joined Mallard Wealth in 2012 after graduating from Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan. While finishing his degree, he successfully completed his Honours research paper focusing on ethical practices of the modern day business. From retirement and insurance planning to purchasing a first home or planning for a child’s education – all aspects will be discussed and built together
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Maria Burgess
CLIENT SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Maria works side by side with Brian Mallard and Derek Kennedy to help clients meet their financial goals. Providing administrative and operational support to the team, she facilitates and resolves client service requests, interacts directly with clients and is committed to providing exceptional customer service. She also assists in organizing Mallard Wealth hosted events.
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Carter Cheveldayoff
ASSOCIATE ADVISOR
Carter has worked as part of the Mallard team since June of 2020 after graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in Commerce. He meets with clients to assess their current situation and develop a structured financial plan. Carter works with Brian Mallard, Derek Kennedy, Mitch Haver, Britney Hayes and Maria Burgess. He is currently working towards his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
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Britney Hayes
WEALTH ADVISOR
LLPQ, QAFPBritney joined Mallard Wealth Advisors as an Executive Assistant in 2015. She completed my LLQP in 2018 and followed that with the Qualified Associate Planner at the end of 2020. She has now begun her new role as an Associate Advisor.
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Rick Kennedy
WEALTH CONSULTANT
CLU, CH.F.CRick has 40 years of experience in the insurance and financial planning industry. He obtained his Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) designation in 1997, then achieved the Chartered Financial Consultant (Ch.F.C.) designation in 1999. Rick enjoys helping his clients accumulate, manage and distribute their assets during their lifetime and as a legacy to their heirs.
