About
Peter Brown C.A., CFP, CLU
Peter Brown’s thirty years of experience in finance and business operations encompasses a wide range from public and corporate accounting, to franchising and business start-up consulting, negotiating business alliances on behalf of clients, personal financial planning and advice.
Peter earned his C.A. designation in 1977 from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, his Certified Financial Planners designation in 1998 from the Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada and his Chartered Life Underwriter designation in 2004 from the CLU Institute. He has rounded out his financial profile with courses in human relations, arbitration and mediation. As part of an ongoing commitment to education Peter is currently enrolled in the program of the Family Firm Institute which will lead to a certificate as a family business advisor.
Peter’s extensive financial and business knowledge allows him to understand and communicate the complexities faced by individuals and business managers in today’s economy. His experience, both locally and internationally provides a foundation that grants him an original view of opportunities and a resourceful response to problems.
Peter has volunteered in a number of community groups, including organizations focused on economic development, community soccer, as well as the Niagara Community Foundation and as a director of the Small Business Club of Niagara. Peter is active in the Kiwanis Club of St Catharines serving as President in the 2009- 2010 year.
Peter has written extensively on matters relating to business planning and management as well as writing a weekly newspaper column on personal financial planning for the Niagara Falls Review for a number of years. Peter lives in Niagara Falls with his wife and three daughters. Among his interests he enjoys travel, reading and cooking.
Memberships:
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Advocis (Association of Financial Planners)
CLU Institute
Niagara Estate Planners
Kiwanis Club of St Catharines Inc