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Work with a BVFS advisor

Exceptional local service combined with trusted knowledge.

The right advice at the right time

Some financial decisions take a little more thought. Let's work together to find the best investing options for you.

  • Get personalized advice
  • Clarify your goals
  • Build a financial plan
  • Develop a tailored investment strategy
  • Know your insurance options
  • Plan for retirement

How an advisor can help

Advisors are available to guide you through some of your biggest financial decisions—to shape your future and secure your financial freedom later in life. Here are some of the ways we can help:

Investment planning

Begin your investment at any age to reach your goals.

Retirement planning

Create a future with financial freedom tailored to you.

Estate planning

Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.




To speak to our financial planners serving Smithers and The Hazeltons':



Call 1-250-847-7936

Life insurance planning

Ensure your loved ones are protected when you’re gone.

To speak to our financial planners serving Houston and Burns Lake:



Call 1-250-845-7977

Meet our advisors

Our local advisors have decades of experience in the finance and insurance sector. Their combined wealth of knowledge and drive gives them the focus and confidence to help you reach your financial goals.

Tim Veenstra CFP®

Investment Advisor-Credential Qtrade Securities Inc


Tim helps clients reach short-term and long-term financial goals through innovative financial planning solutions.

(250) 847-7936Email Tim

Gilbert Van der Woerd CFP® CIM® CLU

Investment Advisor-Credential Qtrade Securities Inc


Experiencing multiple recessions has given Gilbert a genuine sense of duty toward his clients during difficult times.
(250) 845-7977 Email Gilbert

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Digital Investing and DIY online Investing

Simplified online trading and investing, backed by expert online support.

  • Get a professionally-managed portfolio through Qtrade Guided Portfolios
  • Trade stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds with Qtrade Direct Investing™
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Disclaimer
Mutual funds, other securities and securities related financial planning services are offered through Qtrade Advisor, a division of Credential Qtrade Securities Inc. Online brokerage services are offered through Qtrade Direct Investing, a division of Credential Qtrade Securities Inc. Qtrade and Qtrade Direct Investing are trade names and trademarks of Aviso Wealth Inc. and its subsidiaries. VirtualWealth is a trade name of Credential Qtrade Securities Inc.

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Smithers Branch
3894 1st Avenue
PO Box 3729
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-3255
Hazeltons' Branch

 4646 10th Avenue
PO Box 159
New Hazelton, BC
V0J 2J0
250 842-2255


Houston and District Branch

 2365 Copeland Avenue
PO Box 1480
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
250 845-7117
Lakes District Branch

 117-35 Lakeview Mall, Hwy 16
PO Box 1029
Burns Lake, BC
V0J 1E0
250 692-7761
BVIS

 1139 Main Street
PO Box 2380
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
866 811-1110
BVFS

 3894 1st Avenue
PO Box 3729
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-7936

BVIS

 3350 10th Street
PO Box 369
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
866 811-1115
BVFS

 2367 Copeland Avenue
PO Box 1480
Houston, BC
V0J 1Z0
250 845-7977
Administration

 3872 1st Avenue
PO Box 3637
Smithers BC
V0J 2N0
250 847-7933
Member Services Contact Centre
3894 1st Avenue
Smithers BC
V0J 2N0
1 877 847-2828

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