101 Top Financial Services Startups and Companies in Calgary (2021)

July 9, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best Calgary based Financial Services companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Financial Services industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Calgary Financial Services Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Neo Financial

Neo Financial

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Neo Financial is a FinTech company that provides spending, savings, and rewards programs.

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Symend’s digital engagement platform uses behavioral science and data-driven insights to empower customers to resolve past due bills.

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Meridian Credit Union

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Meridian Credit Union is the credit union and the third largest in Canada.

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Alaris Equity Partners

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Alaris Royalty provides alternative financial services, such as long-term equity capital, for private businesses in North America.

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ZayZoon

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ZayZoon gives employees access to their paycheck at any point in the pay cycle.

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NDAX

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NDAX is a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange offering a world-class experience to safely trade digital assets.

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vogogo

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Vogogo is a web application that provides paperless invoicing with online payment services.

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National Bank of Canada

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National Bank of Canada is a bank to provide financial services to consumers and businesses.

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PayShepherd

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PayShepherd is a fintech platform that helps you manage your contractor billing.

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Accelerate Financial Technologies

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Accelerate Financial Technologies develops a suite of exchange-traded hedge funds and alternative strategies.

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Houski

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Push button, get mortgage for Canadians

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Helcim Inc.

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Helcim makes it easier for businesses to accept debit and credit cards.

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Solium

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Solium is a provider of web-based stock plan administration technology and services.

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Intelfolio

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Intelfolio is a cloud-based anonymous financial bench marking tool.

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Shareworks by Morgan Stanley

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Shareworks by Morgan Stanley is all in one platform for participants,administration and financial reporting.

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Celero

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Celero Delivering reliable, innovative and cost-effective financial technology solutions.

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Longbow Capital

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Longbow Capital is a private equity investment management company that invests in the energy and technology sector.

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Flahmingo

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Flahmingo is an investment app for retail investors to begin investing commission-free using fractional shares starting at $1.

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OneVest

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OneVest is a FinTech company reinventing wealth & investment management.

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AltruWisdom

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AltruWisdom is a subscription-based platform with knowledge and tools to make Canadians financially resilient.

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Acumen Capital Finance Partners

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Acumen Capital Finance Partners is an investment firm providing wealth management, sales, retail brokerage, and research services.

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Ownest Financial

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Ownest Financial is a innovative provider of autonomous financing software.

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Lendingarch

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Lendingarch is a finance company that offers, personal loans, insurance, car loans and credit cards.

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Link Investment Management

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Link promotes financial wellness in the workplace, with innovative, cloud-based plans for small and midsized businesses.

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FirstEnergy Capital

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FirstEnergy Capital is an energy specialist investment bank.

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Bull Bitcoin

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Bull Bitcoin provides bitcoin services for users in Canada.

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Founders Advantage Capital

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FA Capital is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “FCF” and employs a passive and permanent investment approach.

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Finmo

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Finmo helps mortgage professionals offer their clients a truly digital experience.

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Catalyx

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Catalyx provides a blockchain trading platform for virtual currencies and digital assets.

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H & R Block Canada

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H & R Block Canada offers income tax preparation, tax returns, filing, and advisory services in Canada.

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DCBank

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DCBank operates as a chartered bank.

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Waterous Energy Fund

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Waterous Energy Fund is a private equity firm specializing in oil and gas investments.

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Trigger

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Award-winning marketing and financial communications

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DirectCash Payments

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DirectCash Payments is one of the ATM services providers.

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Connect First Credit Union

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Connect First Credit Union is a financial services fintech company located in Calgary.

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Simplicity

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Simplicity is a private mortgage application platform for both the broker and the borrower.

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Altacorp Capital

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AltaCorp Capital is an investment banking company.

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DealPoint Capital

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The private capital markets platform to digitize and automate investor on-boarding and investment execution.

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Cavirtex

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Cavirtex is a Canadian bitcoin exchange platform.

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Rafflebox

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Rafflebox is a platform that helps non-profits companies to raise funds online.

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Odyssey Trust Company

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Odyssey Trust Company is a financial services company located in Calgary.

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Clarity.ca Inc

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Clarity.ca Inc. (Clarity) is a web-based business solutions provider specializing in the healthcare and financial services sectors.

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FBC

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FBC provides income tax and estate planning services that help Canadian farmers and other rural small business owners.

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Integrity Technology Solutions

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Integrity Technology Solutions (ITS) develops technology to build trust for transactions.

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True North Mortgage

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True North Mortgage provides unified service in-person, online or on the phone.

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eCloudATM

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eCloudATM is a P2P fintech platform for sending and receiving money in local currencies using a computer & smartphone.

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Chroma Technologies

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Chroma Technologies provides financial technology and property solutions to enhance the rental experiences.

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Stocktrades Ltd

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Canadian financial website that provides investing information and top stock picks for beginners

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Leede Jones Gable

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Leede Jones Gable is a finance impact investing company located in Calgary.

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AVAC Group

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AVAC Group is a company that provides multi-stage venture capital financing support.

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GiraffePlan

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GiraffePlan is a fintech startup that offers tools and helps consumers find competitive banking, mortgage, credit card and loan rates.

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Yr Plans

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Yr Plans is a developer of a financial platform that offers financial plans for employees.

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Frame Financial

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Frame Financial offers free automated online financial planning service that empowers Canadians to make better decisions with their money.

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Encompass Credit Union Ltd.

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Encompass Credit Union is a solid financial institution with approximately 9,000 members, and 80 employees serving 7 locations.

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Pinnacle Wealth Brokers

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Pinnacle Wealth Brokers is a financial service company that engages in corporate finance, insurance, portfolio strategy and investments.

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Inviva

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Inviva offers life insurance and annuity products in the United States.

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The A100

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The A100 is peer community of seasoned tech founders and entrepreneurs that supports the next generation of Alberta’s tech entrepreneurs.

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QuickEstate

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QuickEstate is a software application that assist financial advisors and clients with estate organization and settlement.

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SANDSTONE Asset Management Inc

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SANDSTONE – Calgary based firm offering global discretionary investment management to private individuals, foundations, and family trusts.

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Greatway Financial

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Greatway Financial is a financial services real estate company located in Calgary.

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The 51 Ventures

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The51 is a financial feminist platform that aims to build mutual wealth and social impact.

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Century Services

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Century Services is a financial services fintech company located in Calgary.

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Tykera

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Tykera provides growth capital for amateur sports organizations by using enrollment fees as security.

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Olympia Trust Company

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Olympia Trust Company is a financial services company located in Calgary.

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Windmill Microlending

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Windmill Microlending is a charity that offers loans to help immigrants and refugees restart their careers in Canada.

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Foresight Financial

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Foresight Financial is a financial service provider company.

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SheStock Inc.

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A female-focused investment community and online platform.

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Oro Services

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Oro Services improves the way people use remittance to support families while working abroad.

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Calgary Social Value Fund

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Calgary Social Value Fund is a student-led investment fund that supports local Calgary-based social purpose organizations.

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Accelerate Fund

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Accelerate Fund represents a partnership of organizations to share their collective expertise and capital to help.

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Olympia Financial Group

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Olympia Financial Group is a company dedicated to building technological solutions for the exempt market and financial services industry.

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Kng Capital

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KNG Capital is a Venture Capital & Private Equity company located in Calgary.

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Exhibition Capital

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A Calgary based private equity firm that invests in technologically advanced businesses.

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Wealthco.

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Wealthco is a financial services wealth and management company located in Calgary.

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Capitalnow

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Capitalnow is a financial services company located in Calgary.

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Exempt Edge

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Exempt Edge is a financial services company located in Calgary.

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Exceedia Consulting

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Exceedia Consulting is a financial services consulting company located in Calgary.

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SPS Fintech

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SPS fintech is one-stop-shop software solution for all your financing, insurance and home purchasing needs.

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Blink Lending

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Online Brokerage, SaaS

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Investor Labs

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Investor Labs provides software design, engineering, and financial services.

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Alta West Capital

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Alta West Capital is a financial exchanges financial services company located in Calgary.

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InsureMy

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InsureMy is a Canadian based Insurance brokerage offering Personal & Commercial products.

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Auspice Capital

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Auspice focuses on applying rules-based investment strategies across a broad range of financial and commodity markets.

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Stride Capital Corp

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Stride Capital Corp is a financial services company located in Calgary.

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Sunesis

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Sunesis focuses on enterprise risk management, accounting, audit management and financial services.

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Gallagher

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Gallagher is the largest insurance,risk management and benefits consulting firms.

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Credit Union Central Alberta

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Credit Union Central Alberta is a financial institutions that offer a variety of products and services with one big difference.

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Prairie Merchant Corporation

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Prairie Merchant Corporation provides investment banking services.

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Coinage

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Coinage provides financial services for cryptocurrency investors.

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ÆVUS Venture Partners

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ÆVUS Venture Partners specializes in investment management and corporate development advisory services.

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Finch Financial

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Finch Financial help people take control of their financial story through educational and contextual tools.

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Brisco Capital

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An Investor Relations consultancy that acts as a bridge of communication between public equities and the investment community.

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Gbl

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Gbl is specialize for retirement planning, taxation and actuarial knowledge and a portfolio of business financial solutions.

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Macmillan Estate Planning

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Macmillan Estate Planning is a finance fintech company located in Calgary.

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Superior Lodging Corp

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Superior Lodging Corp. is a privately owned, Calgary-based hotel development and investment company.

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First Calgary Financial

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First Calgary Financial is a financial services company located in Calgary.

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El Fresko Technologies

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Long-Term Storage & Compliance Archiving

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First Foundation

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First Foundation is an independent Alberta mortgage brokerage. Contact us to help you secure the best mortgage rates.

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Besure

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Besure provides insurance and risk management services.

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SharkIndicators

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SharkIndicators is a developer of automated forex & equities trading tools.

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A-WIN Insurance

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A-WIN Insurance is a digital insurance brokerage providing Home, Car, and Business Insurance at a competitive and affordable price.

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