Our People
Shane Borthwick | Founder, Financial Advisor
After finishing university, Shane and his wife Stephanie stayed in New Brunswick to pursue their careers and raise a family, settling on the coast near St. George. As an entrepreneur with experience throughout the Maritime Provinces, Shane holds an undergraduate business degree from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton as well as leadership training from the Harvard Kennedy School in Boston. He has completed investment and insurance training through the Canadian Securities Institute as well as the Sustainable Investment Professional Certificate through the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University in Montreal.
Actively involved with local charitable and volunteer organizations throughout southwestern New Brunswick including the United Way, Food Bank, Emergency Planning & Preparedness Committee, Parent School Support Committee, he is committed to making a difference. When he’s not helping clients, Shane, Stephanie and their two young daughters enjoy boating, gardening, tending their hens, cooking, traveling and time with family and friends.
Marcie Lewis | Operations & Client Service Manager
Marcie grew up in the beautiful province of Prince Edward Island. After making the trek across the Confederation Bridge to obtain her business degree from UNB Fredericton, Marcie settled in Nova Scotia with her husband Jeff, working in marketing and business development with a local municipal government. Within this role, Marcie worked closely with the small business community, connecting entrepreneurs towards collaborative marketing and development efforts. It was within this role that Marcie found her love of connecting and helping people as well as a passion for small business. Eventually Marcie, Jeff and their two young children found their way back to New Brunswick where they currently reside in the town of Rothesay.
When Marcie isn’t helping clients she enjoys photography, travelling to PEI and Nova Scotia to be with friends and family, and keeping up with her energetic children.
Ashley Guthrie | Client Service & Communications
Ashley was born and raised in St. George, NB and now lives in the community of Pennfield with her husband Evan, and their two young children. Ashley comes to Impact Wealth with over seven years’ experience in the insurance industry with a strong background in client service and a passion for small business. When working with clients, Ashley prides herself on her holistic approach to client service and her desire to problem solve. Acute attention to detail and a thirst to always find the answer, Ashley can be counted on to get to the bottom of whatever comes her way.
When Ashley isn’t helping clients she can be found spending time with her family. Finding enjoyment with outdoor activities in any season and creating fun ways to keep up with her children and still trying to find a little time for herself.
Jeremy Ackerson | Financial Advisor
Jeremy grew up in Saint John and after completing his undergraduate business degree at UNBSJ, decided to stay in his beloved hometown to begin his career. Following University he completed investment training through the Canadian Securities Institute and the Life License Qualification Program (LLQP). Jeremy has several years of experience as a Financial Advisor, helping families and individuals in the greater Saint John area define what is important to them and devise a plan to achieve what matters.
In their spare time, Jeremy and his wife Chen strive to spend as much time outdoors as possible by enjoying activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. Jeremy also enjoys gardening, traveling, and learning Chinese from his wife.
