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What We Do

Group Benefits

Group Benefits

Group Retirement

Group Admin

Group Admin

Third Party Administration

Third Party Administration

Who We Are

Our corporate philosophy is simple; Consistently provide a thoughtful and engaging client experience at an affordable price.

By exercising flexibility, innovation, creativity, and an entrepreneurial approach, we provide the best-in-class level of service our clients have come to expect. As one of Canada’s largest independent consulting firms, we are able to serve our clients’ needs throughout Canada. 

The Leslie Group understands that managing benefits is a complex challenge in today’s global economy. Employers that have global operations, with access to diverse international talent, or that have remote work policies, will benefit from our expertise and established relationships that support all our clients’ international employee benefit needs. 

The Leslie Group supports our clients at a local, national, and global level. The Leslie Group was founded in 1992 as a sole proprietorship, then incorporated in 1994 as The Leslie Group Limited. We are currently operating as Leslie Consulting Group. 

Who We Are

Our corporate philosophy is simple; Consistently provide a thoughtful and engaging client experience at an affordable price.

By exercising flexibility, innovation, creativity, and an entrepreneurial approach, we provide the best-in-class level of service our clients have come to expect. As one of Canada’s largest independent consulting firms, we are able to serve our clients’ needs throughout Canada. 

The Leslie Group understands that managing benefits is a complex challenge in today’s global economy. Employers that have global operations, with access to diverse international talent, or that have remote work policies, will benefit from our expertise and established relationships that support all our clients’ international employee benefit needs. 

The Leslie Group supports our clients at a local, national, and global level. The Leslie Group was founded in 1992 as a sole proprietorship, then incorporated in 1994 as The Leslie Group Limited. We are currently operating as Leslie Consulting Group. 

Executive Team

Shawn Leslie

Shawn Leslie

Chairman and CEO

Daniel Henry

Daniel Henry

President

Chris Goodale

Chris Goodale

Vice President, Finance and Operations,
Compliance Officer

Matthieu Bedard

Vice President, Group Benefits

Jay Hopkins

Vice President, Group Retirement

Josie Guarraci

Josie Guarraci

Vice President, Client Services

Shawn Leslie

Shawn Leslie

Chairman and CEO

Daniel Henry

Daniel Henry

President

Chris Goodale

Chris Goodale

Vice President, Finance and Operations,
Compliance Officer

Matthieu Bedard

Vice President, Group Benefits

Jay Hopkins

Vice President, Group Retirement

Josie Guarraci

Josie Guarraci

Vice President, Client Services

Local. National. Global.

Offices in Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg and South Western Ontario.
International Affiliates throughout the United States and Europe.

Offices in Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg and South Western Ontario. International Affiliates throughout the United States and Europe.

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Josie GuarraciVice President of Client Services

Josie joined Leslie Consulting Group in 2010 and has over 30 years of experience working with many group insurance carriers.  Josie is the Vice President of Client Services and not only is she responsible for the management, training, and development of our Client Service team but she is also assigned to manage our larger clients for any of their service-related inquiries.  Josie’s top priority is to have great relationships with all clients and provide excellent service by understanding their needs and ensuring that the service provided by all of Leslie Consulting Group’s account managers is best-in-class.

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Jay HopkinsVice President, Group Retirement

Jay joined Leslie Consulting in November 2015 and is currently Vice President of Group Retirement. Jay has overall responsibility for group retirement and savings clients with The Leslie Group and works closely with team members to design and customize group retirement plans that meet the needs of clients in an ever-changing landscape. Jay’s team heavily focuses on the education of plan members to help guide them through their savings journey.

Jay has an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Toronto where he received the Phillip Robinson Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence in Academics and Sports and Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Academic Excellence Awards.

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Matthieu BedardVice President, Group Benefits

Matthieu joined Leslie Consulting Group in 2012 and is currently the Vice President of Group Benefits. In this role, he oversees several operational functions and manages a block of key clients, as well as a team of Directors, Consultants and Employee Benefits Specialists. Matthieu works closely with his team and industry partners to ensure our clients always receive value, with an advocate offering expert advice, insightful data, and creative solutions.

Matthieu’s focus is on maintaining Leslie Consulting Group’s competitive advantage through its core consulting services, vendor relationships, and new technology.

Matthieu is an MBA graduate from the University of Liverpool.

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Chris GoodaleVice President, Finance and Operations, Compliance Officer

Chris joined Leslie Consulting in February 2015 and is currently the Vice President of Finance and Operations. As Vice President of Finance and Operations, Chris oversees all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation, and the development of appropriate tracking methods for revenue and expenses. In his Operations role, Chris will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet the current and future needs of the organization.

Chris received his Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accounting and a Minor in Finance in 2012 from Ryerson University.

Chris is engaged in the community as a member of the Covenant House Guts and Glory Committee which helps support Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk.

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Daniel HenryPresident

Dan joined Leslie Consulting Group in 2022 as President. With over 30 years of employee benefits experience, his objective is to accelerate the continuous growth that Leslie Consulting Group has experienced. Dan is recognized for his extensive knowledge of the industry and proven ability to develop new markets, create growth, and foster success within his teams. Dan has held several leadership roles at various National insurance companies in Canada.

Dan has a B.A. from the University of Guelph and a GBA Designation.

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Shawn LeslieChairman and CEO

Shawn Leslie has over 40 years of experience in the employee benefits Industry, working initially with a major group insurance and group retirement plan provider for 12 years. Shawn worked in western Canada prior to moving to Toronto in 1982 and has held many senior positions in the employee benefits field currently Chairman and CEO of Leslie Consulting. Shawn founded Leslie Consulting in 1992 with the objective of increasing value for Canadian corporations in the employee benefits area.

Shawn has a B.A. from the University of Manitoba and a CLU Designation. In 2012, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medallion.

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Third-Party Admin

onebenefit offers an industry leading Third-Party Administration platform that enhances both the plan member and plan administrator experience through efficiency, technology, integration, and an intuitive process for onboarding, offboarding, data management, and billing. Third-Party Administrators help streamline vital processes in order to maximize savings. This strategic approach helps plan sponsors focus on the individual needs of their members while ensuring regulatory compliance.

onebenefit also provides clients with the option to outsource their plan administration and onboarding to our team. The key advantages include enhanced data security, privacy, compliance, and a significantly reduced liability associated with administrator errors.

  • Direct insurance carrier feeds
  • Enrollment and onboarding management
  • Maintenance of accurate employee benefit records
  • Monthly billing statements, changes, and adjustments
  • Customized reports (Employee Communications Materials)

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Group Admin

Group benefits are essential for any business - they can significantly improve morale and attract top talent. But managing the necessary paperwork and complexities of administering a Group Benefits plan is often a task no one wants to take on.  By outsourcing your Group Benefits admin to an experienced third-party provider, businesses can reduce administrative costs and workloads, stay compliant with relevant employment regulations, improve overall human resources management, and focus their energies on what matters most: their customers.

Leslie Consulting Group understands the ins and outs of Group Benefits administration, so you don’t have to, allowing your organization to focus on what matters most. The key advantages include privacy, compliance, and reduced liability associated with administrator errors.

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Group Retirement

A dedicated group savings & retirement team ensures you contain costs, spend little time on admin, and have an outstanding member experience.

Our core services include:

  • Plan design and benchmarking
  • Investment performance review and fee analysis
  • Day-to-day administrative support
  • Member Education: customized and delivered by a dedicated team
  • Customized plan-member communications
  • Dedicated support team for members
  • Proprietary small business products

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Group Benefits

Leslie Consulting Group assists clients primarily with the evaluation, implementation, education, and ongoing management of Group Benefit programs, regardless of size, industry, or geographic location. Our core services include, but are not limited to:

  • Plan design review and benchmarking
  • End-to-end management of the renewal and marketing process
  • Review of financial and funding arrangements
  • Due diligence relating to M&A
  • Plan member communication and education
  • Day-to-day administrative service support

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