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About Us
As financial security advisors, our mission is to build a plan tailored to help meet your specific needs. We’re dedicated to understanding your goals and providing you with the professional advice needed to help you achieve those goals
Our Philosophy
We work to help secure and enhance your net worth, through proper management of your personal and corporate assets using our knowledge, our experience and our strategies.
Our Process
To build financial security plans, we use a proven process based on the four cornerstones of financial security – financial security at death, at retirement, liquidity and in the event of disability and critical illness. Working together, we assess your total financial security planning needs regarding retirement, insurance, major purchases and education – then we look at product solutions to help address those specific needs.
OUR SERVICES
When it comes to financial planning and wealth management, every situation requires a unique solution. The combination of efficient strategies, tax-effective planning, innovative products and effective execution are key to our approach.
Investments
Investments play a key role in your financial security plan. A mix of registered and non-registered savings and tax reduction strategies will help achieve your goals. Your personalized investment portfolio is a reflection of your goals, risk tolerance and timeframe.
Insurance
Insurance is essential to any comprehensive financial security plan. It can help protect you and your family from the unknown. Risk management recommendations customized to your needs.
Retirement Planning
Retirement planning today has taken on many new dimensions that never had to be considered by earlier generations. A systematic approach to planning and tactical selection of accounts will help maximize values and reduce taxes.
Philanthropy
Is the sense of caring, nourishing, developing and enhancing “what it is to be human” on both the benefactors’ (by identifying and exercising their values in giving and volunteering) and beneficiaries’ parts. Since we have been significantly blessed in so many ways, we feel a major social responsibility to help those who wish to help themselves and in the process, help others, by preserving capital, enhancing yield, reducing and/or eliminating taxes, and making this world a better place than they found it, both while they live and when they die.
OUR TEAM
Learn more about our amazing team of professionals.
Scott Lissoway, CFP, CHS
Senior Wealth Manager By Private Referral
Jeremiah Richardson, B.Comm, CFP, RHU
Wealth Manager
Amber McGuinness
Advisor
Aiden Lissoway
Advisor
Nadine Frey
Advisor
Judy Callioux
Group Operations Specialist
Heather Cowger, ACS
Individual Operations Specialist
Kayla Richard
Group Operations Specialist
Brittany Loewen
Individual Operations Specialist
Jace Livingston
Individual Operations Specialist
Scott Lissoway, CFP, CHS
Email: scott@discoveryfinancial.ca
As the founder of the firm, Scott has worked in the financial services industry since 1991. Scott’s focus on business owners, professionals and wealthy families have equipped him with a unique set of skills to apply to high net worth situations.
Scott’s expertise is showing qualified people how to help protect and grow their net worth with as little risk to capital as possible by using techniques and unique asset classes designed to help preserve capital, enhance yield, and allow clients to magnify the wealth of their families.
- Community Philanthropic Involvement
- Past trustee of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Foundation
- Past member of Grande Prairie Rotary Club
- Past director of United Way Grande Prairie
Jeremiah Richardson, B.Comm, CFP, RHU
Email: jeremiah@discoveryfinancial.ca
Jeremiah started with Discovery Financial Group in 2010 as the insurance and investment specialist. He brings to this role the expertise he gained as a Life Insurance and Investments Product Manager, responsible for the northern Alberta and northern B.C. region for a leading Canadian insurance company. He has been in the financial services industry for 16 years.
He specializes in creating estate and wealth solutions for high net worth individuals who are seeking tax reduction, wealth enhancement, retirement solutions and estate maximization. Investment portfolios are custom-built with diversification and risk mitigation in mind. As a Certified Financial Planner®, he utilizes a solutions-driven process to help ensure financial goals are achieved.
Jeremiah and his wife, Callie, have three very energetic boys, Wyatt, Sawyer, and Emmett. When he’s not out enjoying the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing, he is busy as the Vice-President of the Estate Financial Planning Institute in Grande Prairie, a Big Brother Mentor, and his sons’ extracurriculars.
Amber McGuinness
Email: amber@discoveryfinancial.ca
Amber joined the Discovery team in 2023 as an insurance specialist. Amber brings a high level of expertise to her clients and works diligently with them to find financial solutions that meet all of their concerns. Specializing in life insurance, living benefits and group policies, her goal is to build strong relationships with her clients and provide them with the best client service experience.
In her free time, Amber loves to play golf and spend quality time with her family. She enjoys giving back to the community and currently serves as a board member for the United Way.
Aiden Lissoway
Email: aiden.lissoway@
Aiden joined Discovery Financial Group in the fall of 2025 bringing a fresh, energetic perspective to the world of personal finance.
At 20 years old, Aiden represents a new generation of financial professionals—one that combines a digital-first mindset with a deep commitment to long-term wealth building.
Since stepping into his role as an agent, Aiden has focused on breaking down the complexities of financial planning for young professionals and families alike.
He is passionate about helping clients navigate the early stages of their financial
journeys, ensuring they have the tools and protection strategies needed to build a
secure future.
Outside of the office, Aiden is a firm believer in staying active and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. You can usually find him on the basketball court, Squash court, hitting the gym, or out having fun with friends, he brings that same team-oriented energy and discipline from the court into his work, valuing the drive and consistency it takes to help his clients reach their goals.
Aiden is proud to be part of a team that values integrity and client-focused solutions, and he looks forward to growing his practice and serving the community for years to come.
Nadine Frey
Email: nadine@discoveryfinancial.ca
Nadine became part of the Discovery team in late 2025, where she works as an insurance agent focused on helping individuals and businesses protect what matters most. She takes a hands-on, thoughtful approach with every client, making sure they feel informed and confident in their decisions.
Her work centers around life insurance, living benefits, and group coverage, with an emphasis on clear communication and strong, lasting client relationships. Nadine enjoys breaking down complex topics into simple, practical conversations so clients can better understand their personal and business protection options.
When she’s not working with clients, Nadine can be found on the golf course or spending time with her family.
Judy Callioux
Email: judy@discoveryfinancial.ca
Judy joined the Discovery Financial team in January 2011. She brings 32 years of insurance industry experience with a high level of professional expertise in customer service and excels to help ensure that employees and business owners are well taken care of.
Judy is a key contact for our employee group benefit programs. Her duties include marketing existing and new group benefit plans with our many insurance providers to help ensure that we provide clients with the most suitable plan design for their employees at the most cost efficient rates. She is also responsible for assisting employers and employees with claims, changes, amendments, troubleshooting any problems with administration and medical or disability claims. Judy also possesses many years of human resource experience and works in this area within our office as well.
Heather Cowger, ACS
Phone: 780-513-8323
Email: heather@discoveryfinancial.ca
Heather joined our team in July 2014. Having spent many years in the insurance industry, she brings extensive experience and knowledge of products and administrative processing to our firm.
Heather works alongside the advisors providing support with the processing of new applications and investment accounts. She also assists with the planning and preparation for client meetings, scheduling, and the servicing of all inforce individual business.
Heather’s attention to detail and client service experience adds extreme value to Discovery Financial.
Kayla Richard
Email: kayla.richard@discoveryfinancial.ca
Kayla joined our team in January 2018. She brings with her many years of experience in the customer service industry.
Kayla directly assists the Advisors with the group benefits for business owners and employees. Kayla’s attention to detail and amazing personality ensure that the highest level of client care is received.
Brittany Loewen
Phone: 780-513-8323
Email: brittany@discoveryfinancial.ca
Brittany joined our team in May 2022. She brings with her extensive experience in customer service in the health industry. Brittany handles the administrative processes and scheduling for our clients. She is the smiling face that will greet you upon entering our office, and has become a vital part of our team.
Jace Livingston
Phone: 780-513-8323
Email: jace@discoveryfinancial.ca
Jace joined our team in October 2022, he brings a background in Business Administration from Northwest Polytechnical Institute where he completed his diploma with a focus in finance.
Jace works alongside the advisors providing support with the processing of new applications and investment accounts. His responsibilities include the planning and preparation for client meetings, scheduling, as well as the handling of administrative processes for all inforce individual business.
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