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For over 40 years, the Firstbrook Miklas Insurance Group has built strong relationships with some of Canada’s top professional advisors, providing care and expertise for entrepreneurs and their families. We see it as our responsibility to act as the catalyst for collaboration, involving our clients in the process and bringing together accountants, lawyers, medical professionals, and other experts to create thoughtful, comprehensive plans.
Meet The Team
John Firstbrook
Early in his career, John noticed a gap in the advice channel for entrepreneurs. He noted that families and businesses needed advice on transferring assets from generation to generation. Since then, John has dedicated his career to advancing quality relationships, with attention paid to the specialists required for smooth business and estate transfers. He has created a team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals to help him achieve his vision of acting as a catalyst for coordinating experts, such as accountants, lawyers, psychologists, and insurance providers, to find optimal planning solutions for all his clients. John is proud of the unsurpassed service the Firstbrook Insurance Group provides.
John enjoys navigating the waters of Muskoka with his wife, Ann, son Andrew, and golden retriever, Kodi.
Founder, CEO
David Miklas
David is a Partner at Firstbrook. He began his career in 2015 at a boutique financial planning firm. Although hired for investment management, he discovered his passion for insurance, becoming the firm's insurance specialist and expanding that side of the business over five years. David excels at problem-solving and collaboration, working closely with families and advisors to find optimal insurance solutions. He holds an Engineering degree from the University of Toronto, an MBA from DeGroote School of Business, a CFP, and is pursuing his CLU designation.
A passionate traveler, David has visited over 30 countries. He enjoys hiking with his partner Kate, their daughter Max, and their dog Autumn.
Partner
Amy Zhao
Amy Zhao joined the Firstbrook Insurance Group in 2016. She began her career as a licensed Advisor at Sun Life Financial where she learned the ins and outs of the insurance business before beginning her role at our firm. With her experience and knowledge in life insurance, Amy provides support in all matters related to insurance administration. She expertly facilitates the day-to-day operations required to attain business goals. Amy finds satisfaction in providing a superior level of service to clients and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting a small but successful team.
Amy graduated from the University of Toronto, with a degree in psychology and linguistics. Outside of work, Amy spends a great deal of time with her family and is mother to a young boy. She enjoys travelling and discovering new local restaurants.
Manager of Client Services
Matthew Low
Matthew Low is the new Business Director at the Firstbrook Group. Launching from humble beginnings, Matthew has worked alongside independent brokers and national accounts before ultimately landing at the Firstbrook Insurance Group.
Fresh out of school and not knowing what direction to go, he began working at an independent brokerage, having found passion in the life insurance industry and seeing firsthand the help it brought individuals and their families. Prior to joining the Firstbrook Group, Matthew worked at one of the big 5 Wealth Management teams, providing inforce policy services direct to clients and assisting advisor & Estate Planning Specialist teams across Canada.
Matthew can always be found with a bowl of fruit or soup. When not working he is spending time with his wife, Damiana, bbqing year round.
New Business Director
Connor Kelly
Connor is the Vice President of Tax & Planning and is a CPA, CA. Prior to joining FMIG, he was a Client Relationship Manager at a leading family office where he provided advice to several prominent ultra-high net worth Canadian families. Connor also has international experience with KPMG, where he advised ultra-high net worth European families out of the London UK office.
Connor is a macroeconomics enthusiast who also has a love for cooking and hiking. One of his lifelong ambitions is to complete the 7 summits and he is actively training for the challenge.
Vice President of Tax & Planning
