We’re proud to welcome Oakvest Group as the Official Bib Sponsor of the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K.
Every runner on the course June 21st will wear an Oakvest bib. That means their name pins to every race shirt, crosses every finish line, and shows up in every finish-line photo taken on Father’s Day morning. There’s no more visible spot at a road race. Oakvest earned it.
Who Is Oakvest Group?
Oakvest Group is a Scotia Wealth Management team operating out of Burlington, Ontario — 1005 Skyview Drive, Suite 322 — about ten minutes from Bronte Harbour Park. The team is led by founding partners Steven Turner (CFA, CIM, CFP) and Reg Meecham (CIM), who have been advising families in this community since 1998 and 2001 respectively.
That’s over 25 years of building relationships with Burlington and Oakville families — watching their kids grow up, helping them through business sales and retirements, and planning for what comes next.
But Oakvest isn’t just two advisors with a phone and a desk. They’ve built a real team:
- Amanda Faber-Gidge (CIM®, PFP, FCSI) — Associate Portfolio Manager and Partner with 25+ years in financial services, specializing in integrated wealth planning
- Michelle Von Possel (CFP®) — Senior Financial Planning Associate, guides clients through Total Wealth Planning covering retirement, taxes, estates, and risk management
- Erin Shropshall — Investment Associate with nearly 30 years in financial services, known for her work supporting women investors seeking clarity
- Sally Lee (J.D.) — Estate and Trust Consultant, a former litigator from Queen’s University Faculty of Law
- Keri O’Driscoll (CFP, FEA) — Insurance Consultant with 19+ years, McMaster grad, focused on tax-efficient estate planning
Their support staff — Nicola Rammos, Margaret Xavier, Elizabeth Ballantyne, Jennifer Minshull — have been with Scotia Wealth Management collectively for decades.
This is a full-service wealth team, not a two-person shop. They call their philosophy Enriched Thinking® — a total wealth approach that treats a client’s financial plan as a living document that changes with their life. Not a set-it-and-forget-it portfolio. A genuine roadmap.
Their tagline: “Client-centred wealth strategies.”
Why This Partnership Fits
Reg Meecham’s specialty is life transitions — retirement, business sales, and multi-generational wealth planning. That description could double as a summary of what Father’s Day means to most families.
This race is about more than a 5K time. It’s dads at the start line with their kids. It’s families cheering at the water stations. It’s the Kids 1K Fun Run where the next generation crosses their first finish line. It’s the moment you take a photo that ends up framed.
Oakvest helps families protect those moments — the financial security that makes the good life possible. There’s nothing abstract about that overlap. It’s the same community, the same families, the same Halton region they’ve been serving for a quarter century.
Steven Turner built his practice around business owners and professionals — the people in Burlington and Oakville who are building something, trying to protect it, and trying to figure out what they’re passing on. Those are exactly the people running this race and cheering from the sidelines on June 21st.
What Race Day Looks Like for Oakvest
The Bib Sponsor position is the most personal sponsorship at any road race. Every participant picks up their bib at check-in, pins it on, and wears it for the entire morning — start line, water stations, finish line, the post-race photo with the family. It lives in the chip timing results forever.
Oakvest Group will be in all of it. Every bib. Every finish line. One Father’s Day.
But their presence goes well beyond the bib. As part of this partnership, Oakvest receives race entries they can distribute however they choose — to their team members, their families, or their clients. We genuinely hope they show up as a group. Bring the team, bring the kids, make a morning of it. The Father’s Day Waterfront Festival runs until 3:00 PM — there’s no reason to leave after the finish line.
Their clients are welcome too. If you’re an Oakvest client and want to join the race or come out for the festival, this is your invitation. Come meet the people behind the firm in a different setting — not a boardroom, but a sunny morning at Bronte Harbour Park with live music and a beer garden.
Oakvest will also have a dedicated space in the Vendor Expo on race day. It’s a chance to connect with the Oakville and Burlington community in an environment that’s relaxed, active, and community-first — meet new faces, reconnect with existing clients, and be part of the conversation about what it means to build a life in this region.
They’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the swag bags every participant receives — another touchpoint that puts them directly in the hands of the running community.
And of course, every dollar of community participation at this event connects back to the Oakville Dads Community Fund through the Oakville Community Foundation — the supported charity of the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K. Oakvest’s involvement isn’t just brand visibility. It’s a direct investment in the community they’ve been serving for over 25 years.
Join Them on June 21
The Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K takes place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Oakville. Race start: 8:00 AM. Kids 1K Fun Run follows. Then a full Father’s Day Waterfront Festival — live music, beer garden, food, vendors, kids zone — open to the public and free to attend until 3:00 PM.
Learn more about the 5K race or see the full sponsors list.
Thank you, Oakvest Group. We’ll see you at the finish line.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bib Sponsor at the Bronte Harbour Classic?
The Bib Sponsor’s name and logo appear on every race bib worn by participants on race day. It’s the most personal branding position at a road race — every runner carries it from the start line to the finish line, and it appears in every timing result and finish-line photo. As Bib Sponsor, Oakvest Group also receives race entries, a space in the Vendor Expo, a swag bag contribution opportunity, and the chance to invite their team and clients to the event.
Where is Oakvest Group located?
Oakvest Group is based at Suite 322, 1005 Skyview Drive, Burlington, Ontario — about ten minutes from Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park in Oakville. You can reach them at 289.293.0777 or visit oakvest.com.
What services does Oakvest Group offer?
Oakvest Group provides wealth advisory and brokerage services, portfolio management, financial planning, estate and trust services, insurance solutions, and private banking through their Scotia Wealth Management network. Their approach — called Enriched Thinking® — treats a client’s financial plan as a total wealth roadmap that evolves with their life goals.
Who does Oakvest Group work with?
Oakvest works with individuals, families, business owners, and professionals across the Burlington, Oakville, and greater Halton Region. Their team includes advisors who specialize in retirement planning, business transitions, multi-generational wealth, estate and trust planning, and insurance — making them well-suited for clients navigating complex financial decisions at any life stage.
Is there still a Bib Sponsor position available?
Yes — the Bib Sponsor has two available spots, and Oakvest Group has taken one. One position remains. If your business is interested in having your name and logo on every race bib at the Mercedes-Benz Oakville Bronte Harbour Classic 5K, visit our sponsors page or reach out directly.
About Oakvest Group Oakvest Group is a Scotia Wealth Management team based in Burlington, Ontario, led by founding partners Steven Turner (CFA, CIM, CFP) and Reg Meecham (CIM). With a full team of advisors, planners, and specialists, Oakvest has been guiding individuals, families, and business owners across Halton Region since the late 1990s through their Enriched Thinking® total wealth approach. Reach them at 289.293.0777 or oakvest.com.