Financial/Insurance

Mackenzie Gartside & Associates are a team of highly motivated, customer-focused professionals. All born and raised in the Comox Valley, we are dedicated to building a place in the community through long-term relationships with our clients. The senior mortgage consultant in our office, Mackenzie worked in banking for 4 years before transitioning to brokering in 2006. With an energetic and determined personality, Mackenzie works day and night to get her clients the absolute best mortgage terms possible.

Angela is an experienced mortgage professional dedicated to making the mortgage application process as easy as possible for her clients. She offers mobile service all over Vancouver Island, and can complete mortgages anywhere in Canada easily, using phone, fax and email. Angela has over 5 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, which combines nicely with her business degree to give her the knowledge base essential to understand the unique financial needs of each client. She works to build life-long relationships with all her clients, providing not only mortgages, but financial advice and guidance. Angela's advice is always free!

Elizabeth has had the pleasure of living in the Comox Valley for over 20 years and the honour of being associated with Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres Inc. (VIIC) for 17 years. She began her career in the Automobile Insurance Department and progressed into the position of Mobile Road Supervisor where she developed strong and lasting relationships with many of the local auto dealerships and as well a myriad of clients. Following her tenure as Mobile Supervisor, Elizabeth progressed into Personal Lines Insurance to increase her product knowledge. In June 2011 she turned her focus to Commercial Lines which she have discovered is her calling. She is working with local business people to craft an insurance program to meet their individual needs. Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres is a dynamic and expanding General and Life Insurance Brokerage with 14 locations throughout Vancouver Island where they have been covering the insurance needs of our customers for over 100 years. Elizabeth is currently involved in the many community projects that VIIC is involved with corporately i.e. “Anti-Bullying Day”, “Run for the Cure”.