Employed as a Financial Planning Advisor with Assante Financial Management Ltd. since 2000, Jim has also been actively involved in the community by volunteering on such committees as the NSBA (North Saskatoon Business Association) Economic Development Committee, Junior Achievement, and acting as Vice-President External of the University of Saskatchewan Investment Club.

Jim's active involvement in the Saskatoon business community allows him to understand many of the important issues that face business owners. For example, Jim recently helped organize a Succession Planning seminar for business owners hosted by the NSBA. This seminar drew on several areas of Jim's expertise, such as forming a buy/sell agreement and drawing equity from a business in a tax efficient manner in preparation for a sale.

Also, to encourage the importance of education to Saskatoon's youth, Jim takes part in the Economics of Staying in School Program that is delivered to local Grade 10 students. In addition to his community involvement, Jim has also found time to publish various articles in Saskatchewan Business Magazine related to personal and business finances.

Jim holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Saskatchewan and has also completed his Canadian Securities Course. Recently married to Lynn Exner of Saskatoon, Jim has been a loyal resident of Saskatoon for the past 15 years.

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