Executives

Tamara Adamson, President
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 102 or 416-731-4145
tamara@linkins.ca
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For the past 26 years I have dedicated my career to the Life Insurance industry. I began my career with Norbar Insurance Agencies, during which time I was continually challenged to improve my knowledge on all personal and corporate insurance products and services and have extensive knowledge in the Group and Life Insurance Industry.
At the end of May 2001, I left Norbar and started my own brokerage firm. Over the years, due to my experience, I have been able to assess which products would be best suited to each individual client's needs and have had a very high retention rate due to my loyalty, dedication, and easy accessibility to my client and working closely to meet their individual expectations of what they are looking to achieve in their purchase of the individual insurance product of choice.
At present, I have over 1000 clients and have an excellent "servicing team" that enables us to provide efficient, quick and reliable attention to any questions or concerns you may require.
As they say, "the proof is in the pudding", I hope to be able to make that proof a reality in showing you just how much my staff and I care and are dedicated to your present, future and eternal well being.
Associate Brokers

Arnold Freeman, Associate Broker
Tel: 647-999-0171
arnold@linkins.ca
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"Experience brings Expertise" describes Arnold Freeman who started in the insurance business in South Africa in 1972 and continued on with his career on immigrating with his family to Canada in 1977.
Initially with Sun Life of Canada, he branched out on his own and became an independent broker from 1980-1982 employing a number of agents to work for him. In 1982 he sold out his shares to 3 of his associates in order to form Norbar Executive and Corporate Ins. Agencies where he remained for 19 years. In 2001 he sold his shares to his partner in order to form Link Insurance and Financial Services with his daughter, Tamara Adamson.
Arnold has achieved 28 years of membership with the Million Dollar Round Table as well as being Top of the Table on a number of occasions - an excellent indication of his knowledge and capability in the industry.
In addition to business affairs, Arnold has close ties with the Boys and Girls Club of Canada having done many years of golf tournament fundraisers for them and is currently involved with the Starlite Foundation of Canada.

Harry Salpeter, Associate Broker
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 110
harry@linkins.ca
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Harry has several decades (40+ years) acting as: managing director / principal / partner / consultant in numerous businesses based in Canada, operating in the national and international arena of import and export.
Directed the organization, and attended countless North American and International trade fairs. I was instrumental in the founding of the Canadian Fine Food Association.
During my tenure in the import/export business I participated on committees to formulate and lobby government policies and strategies involved in international trade negotiations.
Provided leadership and strategic initiatives through committee participation to the Canada USA Business Association (CUSBA), with the focus of educating the business community both in Canada and USA as to a smooth transition into cross border trade, in response to the NAFTA agreement.
Using the valuable experience transitioned into the arena of financial services consultant and product provider, in the areas of wealth management, estate planning, business partnership consulting, risk management, group health and dental insured benefits, etc...
Obtained life insurance license, and experience with the Sun Life and Clarica insurance companies.
Through joining Link Insurance and Financial Services Inc., as an Associate Broker, I am able to realize my objective of offering valuable expertise and service to the business and personal community.

Jason Laidler, Associate Broker
Tel: 416-898-3635
jason@linkins.ca
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Jason has been in the financial planning business for more than ten years. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFPTM) as well as a Certified Seniors Advisor and is the current Chair of the Members' Conduct Committee for the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFPs). In his role as a CFP, Jason is able to provide detailed overviews and regular reviews of clients' written comprehensive financial plans - something he believes every person should have. When he's not reviewing his clients' statements he's often playing the bagpipes for them at their various special occasions which is how he got the nickname 'The Piping Planner'.

Joey Dimerman, Associate Broker
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 112
joeyd@linkins.ca
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Joey joined Link Insurance and Financial Services in 2009 as an Associate Broker. You know that you are in good hands with Joey - he came to the insurance industry following a successful 21 year career as a Chiropractor. Recognizing his love for working with and helping people, and realizing the importance of understanding insurance and financial needs, he chose this second career so that his body could take a rest while his brain continued to help clients figure out which products and services would best suit them. He looks forward to introducing you to the range of financial services and products being offered at Link Insurance and being part of the Link Team.

Debra Aronson, Associate Broker
Tel: 416-657-2336
debra.aronson@aronsoninsurance.ca
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I am the owner of A. Aronson Insurance Agency Inc. and have been servicing clients in the life insurance industry for over 19 years.
After graduating from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Music and Teaching Certification, I opened a music school in 1981 which grew to 95 students in 10 years. In 1991 I decided that it was time for a change and joined my father in his business, A. Aronson Insurance Agency Inc. , becoming licensed as an agent and learning the business from the ground up.
Over the years that my father and I worked together I learned the art of servicing clients’ needs by performing a needs analysis, understanding the products on the market and making educated recommendations. In the insurance industry companies keep changing products and pricing and I have made it a priority to keep abreast of all the changes so that I can guide my clients, helping them to make the right decisions in this complicated insurance market.
In 1997, I assumed ownership of A. Aronson Insurance Agency Inc. and have dedicated my time to building a business based on expert advice and quality service. At the beginning of 2010, I moved the location of my business to join Tamara and her associates at Link Insurance, so that we could share our knowledge bases and resources, creating an inspiring business environment .
Individual Insurance & Administration

Wendy Pickles, Group Benefits Administrator
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 104
wendy@linkins.ca
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Wendy has been working in Group Benefits for over 13 years with a focus on customer service. She has been in many roles in Group Benefits and has a clear understanding of client needs.
She started her career in health services but in 1995 she found a new direction and began working for Morneau Sobeco in the insurance industry. The knowledge she gained will definitely benefit the clients of Link Insurance. She is please to be a part of the Link Team.

Rose Vasallos, Senior Administrator
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 101
rose@linkins.ca
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Rose joined the team at Link Insurance July 2009 as a Senior Administrator and brings over 10 years of financial experience forward through her extensive background in New Business Processing, In-Force Client Services, Compensation, Broker Contracting/ Compliance, Customer Service.
Rose began her career with a provincial Managing General Agency as an administrative/data-entry clerk in 1994 and within a year solidified the position of New Business Administrator within the company. Most recently, Rose was a Case Coordinator in the New Business Dept. at Transamerica Life, and managed all In-House business for all of Transamerica Head Offices in Ontario.

Joe Gallo, Office Mngr., Senior Life Administrator
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 109
joe@linkins.ca
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Appointed as the Senior Life Insurance Representative for Link Insurance in 2007, Joe brings a wealth of financial industry experience having worked in several capacities including customer service, sales, consulting, insurance advisor and financial planning.
Joe began his career in financial services with Bank of Montreal in 1990 and worked as a Financial Services Manager until 1997. In 1998 Joe became a Financial Consultant with Investors Group Financial Services Inc until moving to Berkshire Investment Group in November 2001 and subsequently to RBC Investments in July 2003.
Accounting

Larissa Zhdanova, Accountant
Tel: 905-886-8997 ext. 111
larissa@linkins.ca
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Larissa Thielmann (Zhdanova) has been a part of the Link Insurance team for several years.
Larissa holds the position of Bookkeeper/Accountant and brings more then 25 years of experience to Link Insurance. Larissa's knowledge and skills has been achieved through high standing in a few educational programs. In 1976-1979 Larissa completed an accounting diploma, in 1982-1987she achieved a Bachelor's Degree in economics in Russia and in 1999-2000 she got an accounting diploma of the Stratford Career Institute in USA.
Larissa looks forward to utilizing her accounting expertise working at Link Insurance and to gain knowledge of the Insurance Industry in order to better serve the clients and the company.

175, unit 24, West Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3M1
Tel. 905-886-8997
Fax. 905-886-8697

