About VerifiedAdvisors.ca
Building trust through verification. Connecting consumers with licensed, verified financial professionals across Canada.
Finding a trustworthy financial advisor shouldn’t feel like a gamble.
Yet most directories simply list anyone who claims to be licensed—without verification. Consumers are left wondering: Is this person actually licensed? Are their credentials current? Have they had any disciplinary actions?
Meanwhile, legitimate, licensed professionals struggle to stand out from the crowd. Their hard-earned credentials and clean compliance records go unnoticed.
We’re changing that.
VerifiedAdvisors.ca is Canada’s directory of license-verified financial professionals. We verify every advisor’s credentials with official provincial regulatory authorities—so consumers can find legitimate, actively licensed professionals with confidence.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: make it easy for consumers to find verified, licensed financial professionals they can trust.
We believe transparency in financial services protects consumers and rewards legitimate professionals. By verifying credentials with regulatory authorities and monitoring ongoing compliance, we create a marketplace where trust is the foundation—not an afterthought.
Every advisor on our platform has their license verified. Every credential is checked. Every professional is confirmed to be in good standing with their regulatory body.
No shortcuts. No exceptions. Just verified professionals you can trust.
How We're Different
Actual Verification
Unlike other directories, we don’t just list names. We verify every advisor’s license with provincial regulatory bodies—RECA, BCFSA, FSRA, AMF, and more.
Always Current
We monitor license statuses and expiry dates to keep our directory accurate. Expired or suspended licenses are flagged immediately.
National Coverage
We cover all Canadian provinces and territories—not just one region. Search for verified advisors from BC to Newfoundland.
Multi-Vertical Platform
Mortgage brokers, insurance advisors, financial planners—we verify professionals across financial services, all in one place.
Who We Serve
Consumers
Looking for verified financial professionals you can trust. We make it easy to find advisors with confirmed licenses and clean compliance records.
Licensed Advisors
Who want to showcase their verified credentials and stand out from competitors. We help you build trust and get found by qualified clients.
Brokerages & Firms
Seeking compliance and verification tools to manage advisor licenses, monitor renewals, and maintain quality standards.
Our Commitment
We believe in:
– Transparency in financial services
– Protecting consumers through verification
– Supporting legitimate, licensed professionals
– Maintaining the highest data accuracy standards
– Building trust through credibility, not marketing
Every advisor. Every license. Verified.
Poonam Olak
Founder & CEO
Poonam Olak — Founder & CEO
Poonam holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and works as a Seniors Program Coordinator for the City of Surrey, where she serves seniors in the community every day.
After witnessing firsthand how financial fraud devastates vulnerable Canadians — particularly seniors — she founded VerifiedAdvisors.ca to give every consumer a free, simple way to verify that their mortgage broker is properly licensed before trusting them with their home.
“Every Canadian deserves to know the person handling their mortgage is actually licensed to do so. That’s not a luxury — that’s a right.”
🛡️ Verified Identity | BKin, University of British Columbia | City of Surrey
Frequently Asked Questions
How does VerifiedAdvisors verify professionals?
Every professional on VerifiedAdvisors has been verified against their provincial regulatory authority’s official database. We confirm their active license status, regulatory oversight, and professional standing before listing them on our platform.
Why don’t all profiles show a license number?
VerifiedAdvisors verifies all professionals against their provincial regulatory authority. Some provinces (like Ontario’s FSRA) publicly provide license numbers, while others (like Alberta’s RECA and British Columbia’s BCFSA) verify professionals but do not disclose individual license numbers publicly.
All professionals on VerifiedAdvisors have been confirmed as actively licensed with their provincial regulator. We display the regulatory body, license status, and expiry date for full transparency.
How often is license information updated?
We monitor license renewals and send professionals reminders 90, 60, 30, and 7 days before their license expires. If a license lapses, the profile is immediately flagged until renewal is confirmed.
What’s the difference between Free and Premium listings?
Free Standard listings include basic profile information and license verification. Premium listings ($99/month) include enhanced visibility, priority placement in search results, lead routing, and analytics dashboard. Learn more about Premium features on our Get Verified page.
How do I claim my profile?
If you’re a licensed mortgage broker and see your name in our directory, you can claim your profile by visiting the Get Verified page. Claiming is free, and you can upgrade to Premium anytime.
Is my information accurate?
We verify all information against provincial regulatory databases. If you notice any errors in your profile, please contact us and we’ll update it within 24 hours.