The members of Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, have elected a new slate of directors for their board at their annual general meeting held in Toronto on Dec. 1. Taking the helm as chairman of the Advocis board of directors for 2008-2009 is Kristan Birchard.

“It is a tremendous honour to be asked to lead this group of experienced and committed volunteers,” says Birchard.

“We are entering into an interesting time in the evolution of this organization. I know that 2009 will be a year that is full of promise and excitement,” he addes.

Birchard has been a member of Advocis for more than 30 years. During this time, he has served on the Ottawa chapter executive as well as chair of the CLU Institute’s board of directors. Last year, he was vice chair of the board of directors of Advocis.

Birchard is a charter member of the Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU) and a Century Initiative member. He also served six years as Advocis’ representative on the board of the Financial Planners Standards Council.

The other members of Advocis board of directors for 2008-2009 are:

> Teresa Black Hughes;

> Terry Zavitz;

> Robert McCullagh;

> Dean Owen;

> Randy McGlynn;

> Judith Cane;

> Harley Lockhart;

> Richard McKenster;

> Roger McMillan;

> Joe Flynn;

> Graham Carter;

> Al Jones;

> Paul Hauk; and

> Randy Reynolds.

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