Steven Kark

 

Steven is your dedicated partner in driving business triumphs and nurturing growth. As the visionary founder of Corporate Advisors, he guides clients towards financial prosperity, firmly established as a pillar of unwavering support.  

He aims to unveil tax-saving techniques coveted by the Elite and bringing these solutions to Corporate Business owners. With passion, he seeks to alleviate your tax burden, catalyzing tangible transformations through dynamic keynote speaking engagements across Canada. These engagements empower accountants and business professionals to harness invaluable tax-saving strategies.  

A cornerstone of Steven’s vision bridges accountants and business owners in high-end tax and estate planning. Empowering accountants with specialized services assures clients of dedicated financial well-being with strategies to fortify economic health, drawing from his entrepreneurial background. His expertise in tax optimization empowers responsible tax management, potentially resulting in significant savings. 

 A Multifaceted Luminary: With a robust skill set, Steven holds certifications as a Life License, Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, and more. He’s a distinguished member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a testament to his exceptional prowess.

Gord Berger

Gordon Berger boasts decades of financial management expertise, beginning his journey in 1970. An MDRT Life Member, he’s earned the prestigious “Top of the Table” qualification—a distinction granted to fewer than 400 agents globally. As an inductee of the “Quarter Century Club,” Gordon’s 25-year continuous membership with MDRT is celebrated, having qualified an impressive 37 times.  

Gordon’s influence extends beyond finance. He’s graced television and radio platforms, including appearances on TV Ontario’s “Money Blues” and “Money Talks” on CHFI Radio. An accomplished co-author, he’s contributed to books such as “Power of Money,” “Turnaround, The Complete Canadian Guide,” and “The Canadian Guide to Tax Planning, Benefits and Compensation for Executives and Managers.” Gordon’s latest venture, “The Essential Individual Pension Plan Handbook,” is launching soon.  

Notable as a speaker and panellist, Gordon has shared insights at industry summits, the University of Toronto, York University, and esteemed business schools. He’s been a driving force in various community roles, from Kidney Foundation President to Chairman of the Cash for Life Lottery of Ontario. His contributions extend to organizations like Jewish Family & Child Services, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Toronto Symphony. 

 Gord’s philanthropic fervour shines through his efforts to empower underprivileged children with computer technology and study skills. He’s also a driving force behind charity strategic planning and fundraisers, with a heart for enhancing community well-being. 

Gordon Berger’s legacy is one of financial brilliance and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on both the financial world and his community.

Petrie Aucamp

Petrie Aucamp is a dynamic leader who has seamlessly embraced the challenges of remote team management while excelling in optimizing their performance. With a solid foundation in strategic management and operational efficiency, his mastery extends across various roles within small teams, from fostering staff development to strategic alignment and coaching. 

Executive Leadership with Global Impact  

As an esteemed executive member, Petrie’s mission centers on unlocking the full potential of global teams. His leadership has driven the successful implementation of strategic processes, elevating organizational and partner efficiencies. He ensures that his team is not only equipped with the necessary skills but also remains driven to achieve their business objectives. 

 

Management Consulting Luminary 

Boasting an impressive 6-year tenure in management consulting at a prestigious top-tier firm, Petrie has cultivated an extensive skill set. His experience collaborating closely with c-suite partners has been instrumental in steering transformative change and guiding companies towards their strategic objectives. 

 

In Summary: 

Petrie Aucamp is not just a leader; he’s a visionary force that brings out the best in remote teams, champions strategic alignment, and propels startups to unprecedented growth. His dynamic journey, ranging from management consulting to entrepreneurship, showcases his multifaceted expertise that has left an indelible mark on the global business landscape. 

Hazel Ahmed, POPM, SSM, SA, CPC, CAPM

 

Hazel Ahmed serves as Head of Operations, and is a member of the company’s executive management team.

In this role, Hazel is responsible for delivering integrated solutions for all lines of business and safeguarding and augmenting the efficiency of operations to facilitate accelerated development and long-term success. With a key focus on establishing efficient workflows to maximize the organization’s productivity and performance, she works to develop operational excellence and strengthen collaboration. Ahmed most recently served as People & Culture Executive, where she provided strategic direction on core values and ethics in accordance with the organizational objectives, principles, and best practices within local environments with a global perspective, leading the company’s approach to being a great place to work.

A servant leader, Hazel is a twenty-year Corporate America veteran and organizational development and effectiveness professional, experienced in consumer lending, financial and mortgage servicing industries, with a strong background in project, policy and procedure management, learning and development, business analysis/operations, client/business support and relationship management.

A graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Hazel, in partnership with her husband, is passionate about serving her local community and advocating for the development/empowerment of vulnerable young adults.

Kyle Pearce

Kyle Pearce is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience starting and growing multiple incorporated businesses in the consulting and real estate investment spaces. The success of his businesses led him to encounter the same challenge that all successful incorporated business owners face: high income taxes. Rather than simply following the same path that most business owners are led down by their accountants and financial advisors, he spent a decade researching to implement creative and compliant corporate wealth structures that would ultimately save him and his partners millions in tax savings over their lifetimes.

With experience as a keynote speaker, podcast host, and authoritative voice in multiple industries including finance and real estate, Kyle now focuses his time and energy on advising other incorporated business owners with the creativity he sought after for so long, while ensuring each strategy remains compliant.

Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a Minor in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Education, and his life, accident, and sickness agent license (LLQP), his passion for mathematics, investing, and actuarial science has allowed him to assess and address risk across his businesses and the many businesses of the clients he serves.

Reach out to Kyle if you are interested in corporate wealth management strategies that will minimize taxes, while creating a legacy that lasts generations.