We help business owners and HR leaders make sense of employee benefits. Our role is to provide clear advice, transparent pricing, and ongoing support — without pressure or upselling. If you’re reviewing your current plan or considering a second opinion, we’re here to help.
Nick Godfrey is a licensed life and health insurance broker specializing in strategic employee benefits. He partners with employers to strengthen retention, control renewal costs, and implement benefits programs that support long-term business success. His approach is practical and advisory-focused, helping business owners make informed decisions about plan design, funding structures, and overall compensation strategy.
A graduate of Bishop’s University, Nick began his financial career as a life insurance agent at North American Life in 1988, working as a retirement income and estate-planning specialist. After relocating to Oakville, Ontario, he served as an investment advisor with Ross Dixon Financial Services and later with Merrill Lynch, gaining extensive experience in client service and financial strategy. This background continues to inform his work today, particularly when advising business owners on the intersection of benefits, retirement planning, and corporate financial planning.
Nick is also an amateur naturalist, citizen scientist, and strong supporter of wetland conservation and prairie restoration. He supports the Hamilton Naturalist Club, the South Peel Naturalist Club and the the Nature Conservacy of Canada. He continues to live in Oakville with his wife Elizabeth, his son, and their very energetic Bernadoodle, Lyra.
Nick is an active nature photographer. You can view some of his work on Flickr.
Andrew Gillies is Chair of the Ideal Canadian Pension Plan (ICPP) Management Board and a seasoned pension actuary at Robertson, Eadie & Associates, a People Corporation company. With more than 20 years of experience advising Canadian employers on retirement plan design, funding, and administration, Andrew has built a reputation for delivering practical, forward-looking solutions that balance employer needs with long-term member outcomes.
As Chair of the ICPP Management Board, Andrew plays a leading role in overseeing the governance, strategic direction, and ongoing development of the ICPP, a modern, pooled retirement savings solution designed specifically for small and mid-sized employers. The ICPP combines the advantages of scale, low-cost institutional investing, and professional oversight to deliver a simple, transparent, and sustainable retirement program. Its design emphasizes predictable lifetime income, disciplined investment management, and ease of administration for employers, while removing the complexity and decision burden often faced by individual members.
Andrew is a strong advocate for expanding access to high-quality retirement programs across Canada. Through his work with the ICPP, he focuses on helping employers provide meaningful, cost-effective pension solutions that enhance employee financial security, support workforce attraction and retention, and align with evolving regulatory and economic environments.
Julie provides each of our benefits clients with a complimentary HR strategy session, (included at no extra cost). She supports areas like onboarding, recruitment challenges, employee handbooks and engagement, leadership training and policy questions — giving employers access to HR support without needing in-house staff.
Julie Alleyn is a Bilingual Fractional HR Consultant (CHRL) and Leadership Coach (ACC) based in Mississauga, Canada. Originally from Montreal, she has over 25 years of experience working across multiple provinces, supporting business owners, executives, team leaders, and managers from a wide range of industries.
Julie holds a BA in Industrial Relations from Université de Montréal and has pursued MBA studies at Université de Sherbrooke. In addition to HR consulting, she is an accredited leadership coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation, helping leaders enhance their effectiveness and career growth. Recognizing the importance of well-being in leadership, she integrates simple self-care techniques into her coaching to support sustainable success.
Please visit Julie’s website PegasusEvolution.com
Employers across Ontario trust us to manage their benefits plans with clarity, transparency, and ongoing support.