Meet your Team
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Mitchell A. Shields, CFP®, CLU®, TEP
FOUNDER | FINANCIAL PLANNER
Mitchell's path in financial services has taken him from advising small-town Canadians to working with some of Canada's wealthiest families on Bay Street. Through this journey, he witnessed the financial industry's tendency to equate complexity with value, often creating unnecessary stress and confusion for clients despite technically sound strategies.
This observation sparked a realization that became the foundation of Still Water Financial Partners: true sophistication lies in clarity, not complexity.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Mitchell brings comprehensive expertise to the complexities faced by incorporated professionals. His independence from institutional pressures allows him to focus solely on what matters: helping clients build and preserve wealth through clear, thoughtful strategies.
Mitchell's approach rests on elegant simplicity - sophisticated financial planning that removes unnecessary complexity while delivering superior outcomes with less stress and greater confidence. He believes the best strategies aren't the most complex ones, but those that create the most clarity for clients' lives.
When not helping clients navigate their financial journeys, Mitchell enjoys spending time with his wife Sara Ann and daughters River and Lila, attending concerts, and expanding his guitar collection.
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Andrew Kirkland CFP, CIM
PORTFOLIO MANAGER, JUST WEALTH
Andrew serves as the dedicated external portfolio manager for all Still Water Financial Partners clients, bringing over a decade of investment expertise and an unwavering passion for making things right for every client.
Over the past decade, Andrew has held roles of increasing responsibility at one of Canada's largest independent asset managers, gaining comprehensive experience across client servicing, operations, and business development. His expertise spans the full spectrum of investment management, from portfolio construction to client communication.
Andrew's excellence in the industry has been recognized through his profile in the 2018 Wealth Professional Magazine Young Gun Edition, highlighting top performers within the Canadian investment industry. He was also nominated for Young Gun of the Year at the WP Awards in 2018, representing the top performers in Canadian wealth management.
At Just Wealth, Andrew manages all investment portfolios for Still Water clients, ensuring our sophisticated investment strategies are executed with precision and care. His collaborative approach and commitment to excellence align perfectly with Still Water's philosophy of delivering elegant simplicity in financial planning.
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Jeffrey Cait, MBA, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., TEP
INSURANCE PRODUCT SPECIALIST
With nearly 40 years in life insurance, Jeff's career has taken him from building products for the world's largest insurance companies to leading sales teams focused on high-net-worth clientele and supporting the philanthropic community with charitable giving strategies.
For the past 20 years, Jeff has served as an independent consultant to high-net-worth professionals, families, and their advisors. At Still Water Financial Partners, Jeff provides specialized product expertise and insurance architecture guidance, helping design optimal insurance solutions that align with our clients' sophisticated financial strategies.
Jeff's deep product knowledge and independence allow him to recommend the best solutions across the entire marketplace, ensuring our clients receive maximum benefit from their insurance policies through organized, simplified advice that enhances rather than complicates their financial plans.