Alyssa Anderson - DFSIN

What an incredible week at the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Annual Meeting in Anaheim!

MDRT is a global association that recognizes excellence in the life insurance and financial services profession, bringing together some of the top advisors from around the world. 🌎

I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best of the best, gain new perspectives, and bring back ideas that will help me continue to grow for my clients, my team, and my goals. The speakers, sessions, and conversations were incredibly inspiring.💡

One of my favorite parts of the experience was connecting with professionals from all over the world who share the same passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact. 🤝

Feeling inspired, motivated, and excited to apply what I’ve learned!✨

Grateful to have had the opportunity to speak at the Real Talk & Real Tips Sisterhood of Women in Business event.✨

I shared a few insights on what I’ve found to be most effective in growing a business — from using social media as a tool for visibility and trust-building, to getting out in the community through networking events, coffee chats, and building strong relationships with centres of influence.

One theme that continues to stand out for me is this: business growth is built on relationships and consistency. Not just being visible, but being intentional about how we show up for our clients, our networks, and our communities.

I also shared a reminder that often gets overlooked in entrepreneurship — the importance of celebrating the small wins along the way. Progress is built step by step, not all at once.

A big thank you to Wen Teoh for hosting such a meaningful event and creating a space for women in business to connect, learn, and support one another.💕

Feeling incredibly grateful to once again be part of CommunityVotes Windsor 2026 ✨

Running and growing my business over the past 6+ years has been such a rewarding journey. I’m so thankful for every client, referral, conversation, and connection that has helped support my business along the way.

Being able to help individuals, families, and business owners protect what matters most and plan for their future is something I’m truly passionate about, and I never take your trust for granted.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support, encourage, and cheer me on — it means more than words can express.❤️

If you’d like to support me, I would be so appreciative of your vote in the final round!🗳️

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Happy Victoria Day weekend! 🇨🇦☀️

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and sunny long weekend with family and friends. Enjoy the time off and make some great memories! ✨

Back in the studio 🎙️✨

While in Halifax attending National Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a very special podcast conversation focused on my journey as an advisor, how I got into this industry, and the values that continue to shape the way I do business today.

What makes this even more meaningful is that this year marks the 5 year anniversary of the Discovery Series: Unplugged podcast — and I was honoured to be one of the original guests back on Episode 10 in 2023. Such a full circle moment. 💚

Our conversation focused on four major themes:

✨ Community
✨ Connection
✨ Collaboration
✨ Consistency

We talked about everything from growing up around community initiatives like Coats for Kids, to finding purpose beyond my originally planned career path, to building relationships through networking, community involvement, and social media.

We also touched on mentorship, teamwork, advisor succession planning, resilience, and how personal life experiences shape the way we lead, support others, and serve our clients.

So grateful for opportunities like this to reflect, share my story, and connect with such incredible people from across the country.

What a great experience recording in this beautiful Halifax studio.

Stay tuned… can’t wait to share more soon. 🎧

What an incredible few days at the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia 🌊⚓️

From insightful discussions on building a high-value practice, scalable growth, and serving business owners more effectively, to thought-provoking sessions on unconscious bias, leadership, and the global economic outlook — this conference delivered so much value both professionally and personally.

Hearing from Mikaël Kingsbury was incredibly inspiring, but the highlight of the conference for me was the closing keynote from Chris Hadfield. His perspective on preparing for the future, leadership, adaptability, and pushing beyond limits is something I’ll carry forward.

Beyond the learning, Halifax gave us the full east coast experience — including Lobster Fest, live music from Signal Hill, amazing networking, and yes… I officially tried my first full lobster 🦞

We also enjoyed great entertainment from SQUID and the Highland dancers. SQUID brought an amazing energy to the Excellence Awards Gala night, making it a memorable celebration to close out the conference.

Grateful to be part of a network that continues to invest in growth, leadership, innovation, and the future of our industry. Looking forward to bringing back new ideas, strategies, and inspiration to better serve my clients and continue growing my business.

Celebrating 6 years in business 🎊

I’m incredibly grateful to be marking this milestone. Over the past six years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many amazing individuals and families—helping them build financial security and plan for the future with confidence.

When I started in 2020, I knew I wanted to make a difference. Today, I’m proud to say that mission continues to grow stronger every day.

Thank you to my clients for trusting me, to my network for the support and collaboration, and to my community for continuing to show up and cheer me on.🤍

Your referrals, conversations, and continued support truly mean the world.

If you or someone you know is looking for guidance, a second opinion, or a plan moving forward, I’d be happy to connect.💬

Here’s to continued growth and helping even more families and business owners in the years ahead!✨

Happy Easter 🌷🐣

This season is a reminder of fresh starts, growth, and new beginnings—both in life and in your financial journey.

I’m incredibly grateful for the families and individuals I have the privilege of working with every day. Your trust means everything.

Wishing you a wonderful Easter filled with time well spent with loved ones. 🤍

🍀 Luck is great… but a solid financial plan is even better.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!🍀

While today might be about luck, building financial security is really about having a plan.

Financial planning isn’t just about investing — it’s about looking at the full picture: protecting what matters, planning for taxes, growing your wealth, and preparing for the future.

With tax season underway, it’s a great time to think about how your refund or extra savings could support your overall financial plan — whether that’s contributing to an RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP, or aligning with your broader goals.

Small, strategic decisions today can make a big difference over time.

I’ve been having a lot of great conversations lately around how to make the most of this time of year — if it’s something you’ve been thinking about too, I’d be happy to connect.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Great day of learning and collaboration at our Professional Development Day in Vaughan.

We kicked off the morning with an inspiring session from Joanne Kudakiewicz on building your business through philanthropy. She shared the importance of getting involved in your community, supporting causes you care about, and even sitting on local boards. Not only does it allow you to give back, but it also places you in rooms with people you may not have otherwise met — creating meaningful connections and expanding your perspective.

We also heard about the Evolution program and what’s ahead for this year, along with sessions on advanced insurance strategies, portfolio construction, and practical tools like the Life Design Analysis. Thank you Erin Meisner, CHS, PFA, MFA-P and Bill Clunas for sharing your insights and best practices for this strategic tool.

Days like this are a great reminder of how important it is to continue investing in our knowledge so we can better serve the families and businesses who trust us with their financial planning.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was the discussion on Elevating Women — from supporting characters to leading roles. As a woman building a business in this industry, conversations like this are both powerful and motivating. Thank you Kyra Droog, BBA, CFP, CLU from Sunlife for delivering this empowering presentation.

Thank you to Al Roissl CFP, Ted Girard, BA, CFP, CHS, CLU, and Jacqueline Soong, CFP for organizing and bringing together both the Ontario Central and Southwestern Ontario teams for a great day of learning and collaboration.

Proud to stand alongside the Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network - Windsor office with Valerie Mallett - DFSIN, Adam Brown - Life and Health Advisor, Marco Levesque, Robert Lamont - DFSIN and the entire Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network - South Western Ontario team.

Looking forward to putting these insights into action.✨