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Ben Gutknecht
Financial Advisor*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
Ben holds his general, life insurance and mutual funds licences, and has a passion for retirement planning. He and his team strive to go beyond your expectations to provide you with the peace of mind that you deserve at every stage of life.
Along with supporting the local hockey and basketball teams, Ben is a proud member of the Virgil Business Association, and is dedicated to serving the community he and his family call home.
Location
Virgil
Email
Jhennie Rocha
Associate Insurance Agent
Jhennie specializes in home and auto insurance. Since joining the team in 2023, Jhennie has been committed to helping clients find the right coverage to protect what matters most. She takes pride in offering personalized service and building lasting relationships through trust and integrity.
As a proud mother of two, Jhennie understands the importance of protecting your family and your future. She is dedicated to serving her community with the same care and attention she brings to her own home.
Jhennie speaks English and Filipino.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
Email
Jordan Patrick
Associate Insurance Agent
Jordan joined the team in 2022, providing excellent service between both the St. Catharines and Niagara-on-the-Lake offices. Equipped with his general insurance licence and experience in the industry, he specializes in providing expert advice for home and auto insurance products.
Jordan is from St. Catharines and spent seven years as a golf professional in Port Carling. He has an English bulldog and enjoys being outdoors in his spare time.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
Email
Kevin Cherney
Associate Insurance Agent III
Kevin joined the St. Catharines team in 2016. He specializes in home and auto insurance, as well as providing excellent life insurance advice. He holds both a general and life insurance licence. Clients trust Kevin to assess their needs and provide insurance products that work best for them.
Kevin is a busy dad, who enjoys spending time with his family and woodworking as a hobby.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
EmailLaura Longmead
Associate Insurance Agent II
Laura joined the team in May 2024 and has been in the insurance industry for two years. Laura specializes in home and auto insurance; when it comes to home and auto insurance products, Laura enjoys taking the time to review coverage so that clients have a full understanding of their products or potential products.
In Laura's free time, she enjoys making a delicious home-cooked meal or discovering an eclectic scene in her local city.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
Email
Marilyn Christie
Associate Insurance Agent
Marilyn joined the Niagara-on-the-Lake team in 2012 and offers exceptional personal service. She lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake and is very proud to be a part of this beautiful community.
Marilyn specializes in business and life insurance, as well as providing advice for home and auto insurance. Along with her insurance expertise, Marilyn brings 25 years of successful business experience to her role and has obtained her Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. In her spare time, she loves to travel.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
EmailSofia Rocha
Associate Insurance Agent
Sofia joined the team in 2024 and has been in the insurance industry for almost two years now. She specializes in both home and auto insurance. Sofia is very knowledgeable and can definitely provide expert advice when it comes to home and auto insurance products. She is very friendly and always makes sure that she's providing a great client experience.
Sofia believes that a great experience consists of excellent service to help build lasting relationships.
Hobbies
Sofia likes to spend most of her free time reading and watching her favourite series. She also listens to music a lot.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
Email
Tim Winter
Associate Financial Planner*
Mutual Fund Investment Specialist**
Tim joined the Co-operators team in 2022 to help clients achieve their financial goals and objectives. He brings with him 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, along with the strong belief that deep and lasting relationships are critical to a successful financial journey. Tim combines his passion for creating tailored financial solutions with his knowledge of personal finance to deliver a superior client experience.
Tim has completed numerous accreditations since completing his university honours degree, including the Personal Financial Planning designation and Responsible Investment Specialist accreditation.
He's lived with his family in Niagara for the last 20 years and is passionate about the vibrancy of the community, taking every opportunity to get involved. He loves spending time outdoors with friends and family, and is an active member of the community running club, which continues to be a great place to meet new and interesting people.
Location
Virgil, St Catharines
Email*Offering insurance products underwritten by Co-operators General Insurance Company and Co-operators Life Insurance Company.
**Offering mutual funds through Co-operators Financial Investment Services.