Justin started in the financial planning industry in 1992 after graduating from Queen’s University with a degree in Economics. He has since obtained his Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Elder Planning Counsellor (EPC) designation. Justin was also a member of the Halifax Estate Planning Council (HEPC) (2003 – 2010). In 2001, he was a founding partner in Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc. and joined Wealth and Insurance Solutions Enterprise (WISE).

He is active in the community playing various sports, including tennis and squash, and is very involved in charitable and community organizations. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Events East (formerly Trade Centre Limited (TCL) (2009 - present),Tennis Nova Scotia (1995 - 2008, 2015 - present), St Andrew’s United Church (2006 - present), Atlantic Tennis Centre Development (2017 – present) and has served on the boards of The Alzheimer's Society of Nova Scotia (2005 - 2011), The Waegwoltic Club, Tennis Nova Scotia (2003-2009), The Citadel Legacy Campaign (Spatz Theatre at Citadel High) (2006 - 2012), The South End Tennis Club and the Holiday on the Harbour Charity Event. As well, he has coached his children's baseball and basketball teams for the last 8 years.

John began his career with London Life Insurance Company in 1991, after graduating from St. Francis Xavier University with a degree in Business Administration. He worked with the company for 12 years, assuming the role of Regional Manager for the Nova Scotia office in 1998. In 2003, he became a partner with Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc. and joined the Wealth & Estate Planning Group.

During his time in the industry, he has obtained various designations, including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Elder Planning Counsellor (EPC), and Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). John has also been the past chair of the Nova Scotia chapter of Advocis.

Outside of work, John has volunteered as a board member of the MS Society and coach of minor league basketball and soccer teams.

Chris started in the financial planning industry in 2000 with London Life Insurance Company after graduating from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Commerce. In 2004, Chris joined Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc.

Chris currently lives in Lower Sackville where he is the father to one boy, Grayson. He is very actively involved in the community coaching his son, playing himself and volunteering in various sports & organizations. Since 2009, Chris has been the president of a local charity group known as the JSMT Fundraising Society (www.jsmtgolf.com), having raised almost $100,000 for various national and local charities. Chris is a sports and music enthusiast who once was a long time player of the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League. He currently enjoys playing hockey and golf.

Andrew established his practice in the financial planning industry with London Life Insurance Company on August 5, 1985. He has been associated with Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc. since April 2001 and in January 2005 merged his practice with Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc. and joined the Wealth and Estate Planning Group.

Andrew has been very much involved in the insurance and investment industry having served as President of the Life Underwriters Association of Halifax and as President of the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Halifax. He has also been active in fundraising for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Halifax as well as the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Andrew presently serves on the board of directors of the Hammonds Plains Bedford Softball League as Treasurer.

Paul joined the London Life Insurance Company on January 3, 1995 after completing his Bachelor of Science at St Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He obtained his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2007.

He has been associated with Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc. since April 2001 and in January 2005 formally merged his practice with Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc.

Paul plays squash regularly, is an avid vegetable gardener, is passionate about fly-fishing. He is as strong advocate for environmental concerns, and is a member Atlantic Salmon Federation and a Lifetime member of the Margaree Salmon Association.

Terri has been in the financial services field since 1981. She spent twenty-four years with London Life Insurance Company before joining Matthews McDonough Financial Planning Inc. as a Marketing Associate in July 2005. Terri works closely with Justin McDonough and John Tompkins to ensure their clients are serviced with care and integrity.