Who we are
- Overview
- CEO’s Bio
- President’s Bio
- Management Team
- Back Office
- QFS Marketing
- Wealth Management
- QFS Group Benefits
- Wealth Strategies Group
We are not just another MGA. We’re that final push that takes you to the finish line. We are an extra pair of hands on your side during tug-of-war. We’re that first cup of coffee before a long workday, and that first sip of wine afterwards. We’re the voice that breaks the awkward silence, the comfort of a familiar face.
We are people, but not just any people. We are a team. A team who’s dedicated, committed, who’s experience is un-matched in the marketplace. A team who laughs, who works, who reaches for better, together.
Kevin is the CEO of QFS. Now this being a bio, we should tell you things such as: when Kevin started out in the industry (1982), how many awards he’s won (many), and how many lives he’s changed (even more than awards). But we feel you should get to know Kevin from a different angle.
Being the creative person at QFS, I must say, does come with some perks. One of them being: I get to write stuff, fun stuff. So, who’s Kevin in my eyes? He is: a dog person, a watch collector, a father to 4, a husband to 1, a mind-changer, a game changer, a good listener, a bad pretender, a vision invision-er, a wine taster, an art enthusiast, a latte drinker, a story teller, a business owner, a business lover.
Kevin Cott is a person who stumbled upon an industry sometime ago and who started a company now ranked as one of Canada’s fastest growing MGAs simply because of the passion that he gained for that industry.
To be President at any organization, one needs more than just experience. There has to be integrity, tremendous leadership skills, and an overall love for the game. Nick Simone is the President of QFS. Let’s for now put aside his over 25 years of business experience and the numerous executive positions he has held. We want to introduce to you Nick, the real Nick, the man beneath the suit. Nick Simone is a visionary, with a drive and dedication to achieve that vision. He is compassionate, optimistic and never stops motivating the entire team to be the best at what we do.
Prior to becoming President at QFS, Nick was President at Walton Capital Management, where he oversaw Walton’s expansion into the Toronto and Eastern Markets. As President of QFS, Nick will endeavour to build a similar success environment, continuing and furthering our ongoing dedication to the advisors we work with and the expansion of QFS as an organization.
Experience, integrity,leadership, knowledge, all packaged together and gift wrapped with a suit and tie. What more can we ask for? Yes, one more thing about Nick: he is not a believer in the word ‘stress’, he refers to it as ‘life’. Love life and there will be no stress. Now, you tell us what kind of person he is.
Executive Vice President,
Brokerage Development
‘Don Hart is somebody you can rely on; for anything.’- Kevin Cott
You know that one friend of yours, the one you can depend on, for just about anything? Meet Don Hart. This is a man who will go through thick and thin, fire and ice, to help the people around him. His personality, his passion and his heart are what make him who he is. Is it a coincidence his last name is ‘Hart’? We think not. And the fact that he has numerous years of experience, is an expert on insurance products, and has an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, is simply just icing on the cake.
Office Manager/ Controller
‘Anna Boroni is the heart and soul of our company.’ – Kevin Cott
With that statement alone, we don’t even need to proceed with telling you what kind of impact Anna has on QFS. But, we’ll tell you anyways. Anna has been alongside Kevin since the beginning and was there every step of the way in building QFS to where we are today. She handles everything from HR to compensation to accounts payable and receivable. Anna oversees all operations for our company, and who else better for that role than the one who knows the past, present and future of QFS?
‘Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.”
Any successful MGA will tell you that the root of their success starts with their back office. The QFS back office consists of three teams, all working together to achieve one goal: to make the processing of your applications as smooth as possible.
Yes, it’s that simple. And yes, our back office is very, very good at what they do.
Financial services can be creative! Well if you hire a creative person that is. Nina Hu is in charge of all advertising and design coming out of QFS, from concept to execution. But how does this help you? It just so happens that she is also a resource for advisors to use with any creative communication needs they may have.
click here to see our 2010 ad campaigns
Advertising/Design Coordinator
As the Director of Wealth Management, David Spector has over 20 years of proven success in sales and leadership. Known in Toronto as one of the top advisors in the wealth sector, David has an in-depth knowledge of product, and an unmatched enthusiastic approach to sales.
David Spector
Director of Wealth Management
QFS Group Benefits Division is operated and ran by Gavin Laws. Gavin has over 30 years of experience exclusively in this sector of the industry. He is here to provide the independent advisor with any type of support they need regarding group benefits.
Employee Benefits Advisor
Qualified Financial’s Wealth Strategies Group is a network of independent advisors associated with QFS. These advisors specialize in the areas of strategic financial planning, tax minimization, wealth creation and estate preservation. For more information on WSG, please visit www.wsgcanada.com.
