Kevin J. Steegstra CFP®

OWNER/OPERATOR

Kevin Steegstra grew up in Revelstoke, BC, influenced by the world of insurance as his father was a successful career agent with the Great West Life.

In 2001, Kevin was offered an opportunity for a career change with the Lutheran Life Insurance company, where he successfully pursued his Certified Financial Planner designation. A couple of years later Kevin joined his father, Louis G. Steegstra (a well-known and highly respected member of the insurance community) at Parity Agencies Ltd., quickly becoming a partner in the business and later on, sole owner.

Years of business management have given Kevin a depth of understanding about the needs of business owners, and is able to support his clients through creative corporate planning solutions. Kevin specializes in developing customized Employee Benefits Programs for companies of all sizes. With a strong financial education, Kevin is also very knowledgeable in the field of Individual Insurance and Investment Products as well as offering Estate Planning.

Kevin and his wife, Barb, have enjoyed watching their three amazing children grow up in their historic Victorian home in Sardis. Kevin always looks forward to a game of golf, and on a rare occasion scored a “hole in one”, which many would describe as either a miracle or an accident.

Kevin owns and operates Parity Agencies Ltd. with integrity and faithful service, which has been recognized by many of Louis’ longstanding clients. Kevin continues to provide excellent personal service and consulting for Insurance and Investment Planning needs to both valued current and new clients.

Louis G. Steegstra

FOUNDER

(February 28, 1935 – October 11, 2008)

Born in 1935 in Groningen, Netherlands, Louis immigrated to Canada at age 18. In 1953 Louis opened an Oyster Bar in Burnaby BC. With experience working in his father’s cannery in Holland, Louis became manager of a cannery in Yarrow BC in 1953, where he met his beautiful wife, Mary. The quiet community of Yarrow became quite a stir with the arrival of this loud and loveable Dutchman. Years later, after attending bible school in Saskatchewan, Louis and his family settled in Revelstoke, BC where he became a career agent with Great West Life. Over the next fifteen years, Louis became known as ‘Mr. Insurance’, also serving several terms as alderman, chairman of the local hospital board, and vice chairman of the school board.  Provincially, Louis served as regional director on the board of the governing Social Credit party.  Beyond civic involvement, his primary passion was to serve the pastors and congregation of Revelstoke Alliance Church.

In 1980 Louis moved to Calgary as branch manager for the Equitable Life Insurance Company.  In 1986, Louis established Parity Agencies Ltd., specializing in Employee Benefits and Individual Insurance products.  During his 15 years in Calgary, Louis supported many local businessmen in his capacity as business consultant, while actively serving the pastors and congregations of Southview and First Alliance churches.

In 1996, Louis and Mary moved Parity Agencies Ltd. to the Fraser Valley to be closer to their greatest pride – their children and grandchildren.  Louis, like many of his clients, had experienced extensive business growth over the years.  The same advice he offered in his business consulting practice, he implemented personally, advice which included a strong succession plan.  Louis invited his son, Kevin Steegstra, to join as Certified Financial Planner with the intention of business transitioning for the benefit his valued clients, and the strong continuation of his company. Throughout this transition, Louis continued to faithfully serve the pastors and congregation of Sevenoaks Alliance Church.

Louis tirelessly served his clients, helping them plan well for their financial security, their futures, and their families.

It is our desire at Parity Agencies Ltd., to serve our clients with the same integrity of purpose, as we honor Louis’ great legacy.