About
We help employers build a more engaged, profitable workforce
Fairfield Watson is an integrated benefits consulting firm helping Canadian employers design competitive, cost-effective employee benefits plans while addressing employee and executive needs in an ever-changing health and wellness environment.
Our primary goal is to become your trusted partner in identifying the most cost-effective and suitable benefit arrangements available. We work to ensure your ongoing peace of mind through designing benefit plans that provide clear, certain and comprehensive protection for your most valuable resource — your people.
In January 2023, we announced that Fairfield Watson will transition to become Acera Benefits with Tony Fairfield coming on board as President, Group Benefits. The merging of operations of Fairfield Watson and Acera Insurance supports both of our company’s overall vision for growth and scale while strengthening our commitment to independence and providing Canadians and businesses with tailored insurance, group benefits and risk mitigation solutions

Core
Values
Competence
We are experienced, technically competent professionals and our exclusive membership in the Benefits Alliance Group gives us access to leading products, tools, drug companies and new government regulations.
Trust
A lot of trust is placed in the Fairfield Watson team to perform for our clients. It works the other way too – the team trusts that Fairfield Watson will continue to invest in their growth and maintain, grow and evolve the culture in a positive way.
Meaningful Work
Fairfield Watson employees work here because they view taking care of clients and their families as important and it provides meaning to our work. When our clients are delighted, we know we have done our job.
Community
We support the broader community because we care about people and their families. We are fortunate to be in a position to help.
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Fun
People who are part of the Fairfield Watson team want to have fun while doing meaningful work. They enjoy what they do.
What Our Clients Are Saying

Tony Fairfield
Partner
Tony Fairfield, founding partner of Fairfield Watson, is dedicated to continuing the development
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Ian Watson
Partner
Ian Watson, founding partner of Fairfield Watson, believes it all comes down to providing value
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Scott Guest
Chief Operating Officer
Scott Guest, Chief Operating Officer, has been providing advice to the Fairfield Watson team for over
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Carolyn Begin
Director of Client Service & Operations
Carolyn Begin, the Director of Client Service & Operations, has been with Fairfield Watson since 2005.
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Darren Radies
Employee Benefits Consultant/Partner
Darren Radies, GBA, CHS, BBA, a Fairfield Watson Employee Benefits Consultant, believes that the work done
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Mary Coulter
Employee Benefits Consultant
Mary Coulter, an Employee Benefits Consultant, joined the Fairfield Watson team in 2010. Mary’s ability to
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Geoff Maisey
Employee Benefits Consultant
Geoff Maisey, an Employee Benefits Consultant with Fairfield Watson, believes that success begins
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Brent Wisby
Employee Benefits Consultant
Brent Wisby, an Employee Benefits Consultant, fulfils his role at Fairfield Watson by providing financial
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Karen Douris
Senior Client Manager
Karen Douris, a Senior Client Service Specialist at Fairfield Watson, primarily focuses to ensure success
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Shelley Fleming
Client Manager and HSA Coordinator
Shelley Fleming is a Client Service Specialist who works in the area of claims and office administration.
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Chelsey Verbeek
Client Manager & Wellness Coordinator
Chelsey Verbeek, a Client Manager and Wellness Coordinator, chose to pursue a profession in the insurance
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Andrea Holmberg
Controller
Andrea Holmberg, CPA, CGA, an Accountant at Fairfield Watson, brings a valued skill set to the Fairfield
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Alex Gowda
Employee Benefits Consultant
Alex Gowda, an Employee Benefits Consultant, joined the Fairfield Watson team in 2019. Alex graduated
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Ryan Ledene
Employee Benefits Consultant & Group Underwriter
Ryan Ledene, Employee Benefits Consultant & Group Underwriter, joined the Fairfield Watson
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Karee MacKay
Senior Group Retirement Specialist
Karee MacKay, a Senior Group Retirement Specialist, is dedicated to working with clients directly
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Masi Marjamaki
Employee Benefits Consultant
Masi Marjamaki, an Employee Benefits Consultant with Fairfield Watson, aims to foster long-lasting
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Sharon Tenney
Client Service Manager
Sharon Tenney, a Client Service Manager with Fairfield Watson, is committed to working with clients
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Vicki Blais
Client Service Manager
Vicki Blais, a Client Service Manager at Fairfield Watson, is dedicated to support and help
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Zac Kendall
Client Administration and Underwriting Analyst
Zac Kendall, a Client Administration and Underwriting Analyst with Fairfield Watson finds passion
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Mark Canduro
Employee Benefits Consultant
Mark Canduro, an Employee Benefits consultant, joined Fairfield Watson in 2021. After graduating with
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Benefits Alliance Group
Fairfield Watson is a shareholder in the Benefits Alliance Group. The Benefits Alliance Group brings the collective expertise and influence of member consulting firms to provide the best possible group insurance and group retirement program design and management. This organization enables each member firm to deliver superior value through combined market intelligence and the collective support and strength associated with membership.
Benefits Alliance Group’s 36 member firms and more than 150 advisors manage approximately $900 million in group insurance premiums and over $2.5 billion in retirement plan assets on behalf of thousands employers across North America. Benefits Alliance Group’s scope ensures member clients receive the best advice at the best price.
Since 1993, significant changes in the insurance have industry resulted in fewer alternative providers, with three companies controlling over 75% of the marketplace. Insurers have narrowed their market sources requiring brokers to limit their recommendations based on their access to insurance providers and creating more complex alternatives for employers. The need for qualified, expert advice is greater than ever.