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As a financial professional, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges many Canadian homeowners face. Rising living costs, economic uncertainty, and the ongoing pressure to balance mortgage payments with long-term retirement planning often leave families feeling as though they’re making little financial progress.

Over time, I’ve come to realize that traditional financial advice doesn’t always serve homeowners as effectively as it should. The classic approach—pay off your mortgage first, then start investing—creates a long, sequential process that can cost Canadians decades of potential growth, tax advantages, and financial flexibility.

This is what led me to become a Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional™.

The Smith Manoeuvre provides a powerful and proven alternative. It allows homeowners to gradually convert their mortgage into a wealth-building tool, without increasing their monthly budget. By restructuring how your largest expense works for you, this strategy makes it possible to reduce debt and grow investments at the same time.

What motivates me most is helping clients achieve financial outcomes they once believed were out of reach. My mission is to offer clarity, confidence, and a strategic path forward—one that strengthens your long-term financial security and ensures your money is working efficiently for you.

If you’re ready to explore how this approach could benefit your situation, I would be pleased to guide you through it.

-France

France Pennino, Mortgage Broker

Luca Vittorio Chiossone, Mortgage Broker

Vanessa Tavares Pereira, Mortgage Broker
Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional™

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France Pennino

France Pennino is more than a mortgage planner—she is a true mortgage guru, guiding clients through the complex and often overwhelming world of mortgage strategy with clarity, confidence, and care.

She holds a Financial Planning Certificate and is licensed in mortgage brokerage through the AMF. Committed to offering advanced, strategic guidance to homeowners, she is currently completing the Smith Manoeuvre certification and is on track to become an SMCP accredited professionals in Québec.

After spending over 25 years in the banking industry, France made the decision to embark on her own entrepreneurial journey. She joined Ryan LaHaye Mortgage Planners—a dynamic and inspiring team that continues to motivate her daily. As her business has grown, she now operates her own office with a dedicated, expanding team.

France is passionate about helping clients secure the mortgage solution that truly fits their needs. She looks far beyond the interest rate, understanding that structure, conditions, and long-term planning often have a deeper impact on a client’s financial future. Her holistic, strategic approach is what sets her apart in the industry.

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