ABOUT HJ GROUP
Our Philosophy
Yes business is great, yes we are competitive and hungry but it’s never lost on us that our most important asset in life is time. Like Monopoly, all the pieces go back in the box at the end of the game. How we treat people through the privilege of serving them is what matters most.
Our Timeline
A Family Business, Evolved
1984
Harry resigned from Canada Trust and entered the insurance business, beginning the next chapter of a highly successful career in financial services.
1993
As insurance and financial services became increasingly integrated, Harry expanded the business through the creation of Harry James Financial.
2007
Harry James Financial was sold to a publicly traded company, marking a major milestone and reflecting the strength, value, and reputation of the business he had built.
2012
Harry James Group was established, reflecting the firm’s continued work in financial services.
2015
Justin joined the business after a successful tenure at a prominent brokerage and helped lead its evolution into employee benefits, bringing a new strategic focus to the firm.
2019
The business was rebranded as HJ Group.
Today
HJ Group continues to serve clients through employee benefits, group retirement, and estate planning, guided by a commitment to doing the right thing.