About Wealth Connections Team
Your Family Wealth Advisors in Canada
Money decisions touch every part of family life. At Wealth Connections Team, we act as your family-focused wealth advisor—helping you make sense of mortgages, debt, and long-term wealth so you can move forward with confidence, not confusion.
Instead of trying to sell you a single product, we look at your entire picture and help you decide what to prioritize first. Then we connect you with trusted professionals—certified financial advisors, certified financial planners, mortgage specialists, and debt experts—who can help you put the plan into action.
Who We Help
We work with everyday Canadians who are serious about improving their financial situation, not just “wealthy investors.”
First-time home buyers
Couples and individuals who are trying to qualify for their first home, comparing down payment options, or exploring rent to own programs because traditional lending hasn’t worked yet.
Homeowners considering mortgage refinance
Families wondering if mortgage refinance could lower their payments, free up cash flow, or help them pay off their home faster.
Families stressed about debt
People juggling credit card balances, lines of credit, loans, or other obligations who need a realistic debt consolidation or restructuring plan.
Those thinking about retirement, protection, or generational wealth
Individuals and families who want to move from “just getting by” to a structured wealth planning approach that includes retirement, life insurance, and long-term protection.
Debt Reviewed
Families Guided
Mortgages & Financing Advised
Years of Combined Experience
How We Work as Your Wealth Advisor
Listen & Understand
We start with a short conversation—often a free 15-minute consultation—where we learn about your income, debts, mortgage (or rent), goals, and timeline. We may ask about things like:
- Size and type of debt balances
- Current mortgage rate and term
- Home ownership goals
- Retirement or protection concerns
Our goal is to understand your reality, not judge it.
Clarify Your Strategy
Next, we help you prioritize. That might mean:
- Exploring debt consolidation or restructuring
- Comparing mortgage refinance scenarios
- Evaluating rent to own options as a path to home ownership
- Mapping out a wealth planning approach for retirement and protection
We lay out your options in plain language, so you can see the trade-offs and pick a path that fits your life.
Connect & Support
Once your direction is clear, we introduce you to trusted professionals:
- Certified financial advisors and certified financial planners
- Mortgage and refinance specialists
- Debt and credit professionals
We stay available as a sounding board and family wealth coach, so you have support as you move from ideas to action.
Ready to see what this could look like for your family?
Meet the Team Behind Wealth Connections Team
Behind the name “Wealth Connections Team” is a group of people who care deeply about helping families feel more secure and confident with their money.
Wayne Thompson
Founder/CEO
Wayne created Wealth Connections Team back in 2010 to help Canadians across the country have access to tools to create sustainable futures. He leads the charge for Wealth Connections Team and a few others, solely dedicating himself to helping others succeed.
Sylvia Hewitt
CRO/COO
Sylvia has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and helps initiate, manage and facilitate operations for Wealth Connections Team on a daily basis.
Karolina Szymanska
Personal Financial Consultant/CMO
Her primary passion is providing connections to help people prosper in their financial lives. With over 20 years in the industry she’s realized; “Money is a topic that many shy away from, is severely undertaught, and that is the main reason why it causes us so much stress.”
Our Network of Trusted Partners
We don’t try to be everything under one roof. Instead, we’ve built a network of trusted professionals who specialize in key areas
Frequently Asked Questions About Wealth Connections Team
Wealth Connections Team is not a bank, lender, or investment company. We act as a strategy and connection hub. Our role is to help you understand your options, clarify your priorities, and then connect you with licensed professionals—such as certified financial advisors, certified financial planners, mortgage specialists, and debt professionals—who are best suited to help with the next steps.
We look for more than just licenses. We pay attention to experience, areas of specialization, communication style, and client feedback. We prefer advisors and planners who:
- Explain things in plain language
- Put clients’ interests first
- Have experience with real-life family situations, not just theoretical planning
We regularly review our network to ensure we’re comfortable referring families to the professionals we work with.
Our goal is to be completely transparent about how everyone is compensated. In your initial conversations with us and with any advisor we introduce, we’ll clearly explain how fees, commissions, or other arrangements work so you can make informed decisions. There are no surprise charges for simply talking with us in a free 15-minute consultation.
Yes. Many of our clients come to us even though they already have a financial advisor or mortgage broker. They want a second opinion, a bigger-picture strategy, or help coordinating decisions across debt, mortgages, and wealth. We can work alongside your existing professionals, or introduce alternatives if you decide you want to explore other options.
Our team and network have worked with a wide range of clients—from first-time buyers and young families juggling multiple debts to homeowners considering mortgage refinance and people preparing for retirement. We draw on years of experience across mortgage lending, debt strategies, and wealth management advice to help you choose a path that suits your situation.
No. We are not tied to one bank, one lender, or one investment firm. That independence matters. It allows us to talk openly about different options and then connect you with professionals who are a strong fit for your needs, not just one institution’s product lineup.
No. We specialize in working with everyday families—people who may be carrying debt, renting, or just starting to think about retirement and protection. You don’t need to have a large investment portfolio to benefit from strategic guidance and introductions to the right advisors.
We treat your information with the same care we’d want for our own families. We only collect the details needed to understand your situation and make appropriate introductions, and we share information with partner professionals only when you’ve agreed to move forward. We also encourage you to ask any professional we introduce about their own privacy and data protection policies.
After your consultation, we’ll summarize the main issues we heard, outline the strategies that make the most sense (for example, debt consolidation, mortgage refinance, or long-term wealth planning), and suggest next steps. If you’re comfortable, we’ll then introduce you to the appropriate certified financial advisor, planner, or mortgage/debt professional. You’re always free to decide how quickly you want to move forward.
If you still have questions, you can also visit our full FAQ page or contact us directly.
Real Stories from Families We’ve Helped
I felt overwhelmed trying to figure out what I needed to buy my first home. A friend recommended I reach out to Wealth Connections Team. They introduced me to a financial professional who walked me through every step of the planning process. This saved me so much time and I’m pretty sure I would still be renting if it wasn’t for them. I would definitely recommend this company if you’re trying to figure out how to buy your first property.
Sarah M.
Toronto, ON
We called Wealth Connections Team to try to figure out what to do about our debt. We felt like we were drowning and had no clear plan on what to do. Everyone out there kept giving us contradicting advice and everything felt so salesy. We are so glad we took this route instead. We got connected to a lady who took the time to understand us without rushing us or making us feel bad about the situation. She walked us through all the options and gave us the benefits and drawbacks of each one. This is the only company that truly walked us through something that made sense, and now we are saving money and are on the right track.
Mark & Julia R
Kitchener, ON
Running a growing business, I didn’t have time to figure out financing options. Through Wealth Connections Team, I was matched with a lending expert who helped me access private funding to expand my operations. This was a really good experience. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to expand their growing business.
Daniel T.
Sudbury, ON
I am new to Canada and was recommended to Wealth Connections Team through a newcomer program in Toronto. I had no idea where to start with my money plan and kept getting declined for credit. They put me in touch with a financial consultant that helped at no cost. She guided me on getting my credit built up, connected me to companies that would set up a credit card for me. Thank you for everything.
Priya K.
Mississauga, ON
A family member suggested I reach out to this company when I received a small inheritance. At first, I just put the money in the bank and thought nothing of it, but my family insisted I needed to do more than that. I met this lady through them who taught me so much about investments, and retirement planning. I got so much value without paying her a penny, and I feel so much smarter about this topic now. I would recommend this service to anyone like me.
Robert H.
Calgary, AB
I’ve been a realtor in the GTA for over 12 years. Wealth Connections Team gives my clients a fair chance at buying a home. In the past few years I’ve had many buyers come to me without pre-approvals that had financial issues I couldn’t guide them through fixing myself. This team looks after my clients without any judgement and helps them with a plan. It’s not a perfect fix, but I’ve had clients come back to me, ready to find their home much faster than if they didn’t use their services.
Angela H.
Etobicoke, ON