About Us

Coulas Insurance Ltd. is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. We specialize in building custom insurance and financial plans for Business Owners, Incorporated Professionals and Families. We are independent – no bank or insurance company owns or controls us. This means we always work in the best interest of our clients.

Our Mission:

We provide diverse, leading-edge insurance and wealth management solutions that protect our clients, their businesses and families. Putting our clients first is what makes us different.

Our Vision:

We ensure confidence and protection with comprehensive, innovative and customized insurance and wealth solutions that build security for the present and the future.

Education:

Qualified Associate Financial Planner

Nadiya Sakhno, BA (Hons.), QAFP

Vice President

Insurance & Financial Advisor

Nadiya has specialized in working with business owners, families, and professionals in the Ottawa area. She is most passionate about working with clients to better understand their financial situations. Nadiya believes that by uncovering their goals, and the potential challenges they may face, she is able to proficiently help clients achieve their objectives.

She earned her Honours Bachelor from the East European University of Economics and Management. Nadiya is a Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) through the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC), in addition to holding a Mutual Funds licence obtained through the Investment Funds Institute of Canada and Life Insurance Licence (LLQP) obtained through the Canadian Securities Institute.

Nadiya is a member in good standing of the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC).

She implements risk management and financial planning strategies that are customized for individuals, businesses, and business owners for their specific needs by engaging the best available solutions in the Canadian marketplace. Nadiya is dedicated to developing long-term client relationships built on trust and exceptional customer service.

When Nadiya is not working, she enjoys biking, spending time outdoors with her family and cottage life.

Education:

Certified Life Underwriter (CLU)

Marty Coulas, CLU

President

Marty Coulas has extensive expertise in group insurance, life insurance, business and individual wealth strategies. Marty is able to provide solutions to complex situations and specializes in coordinating a full range of integrated planning opportunities related to insurance and financial needs for businesses and individuals. For more than 30 years, Marty Coulas has been advising clients on the design and funding of employee benefits, group insurance, and group retirement plans. Implementing innovative solutions has helped employers control costs while balancing risk.

Marty is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). When he is not helping clients, Marty enjoys spending time at his hobby farm, playing golf, and enjoying the outdoors.

“Marty Coulas Insurance Agency does a great job keeping our rates low for our company’s employee benefit plan. They have gone to great lengths to fully explain our options and find us the best solutions for our needs. We can’t thank them enough for all their hard work and for providing great service.”

– Ellen Rahm  |  Coldwell Banker R.M.R. Real Estate Limited

“I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and my husband, and our family members to thank Coulas Insurance for outstanding services and care and support throughout many, many years.

It is amazing how you are always here to help us out with any questions we have regarding our financial needs. We call or email you and we get an immediate reply which is quite rare these days. This has been your services for us for more than many years, along with patience and great expertise and knowledge.

We are enjoying our retirement years now without financial stress because of the professional advice we received and followed throughout the years.

We cannot thank you enough for all your kind support and still ongoing. Thanks also for always continuing to check up on us with valued care for our finances.”

– Judy and John Levine

 

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