Anita Perler

Anita Perler, the co-founder of Perler Financial Group, brings forth a business education from Capilano University & BCIT, and more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Anita has successfully completed the Investment Funds in Canada Course (CIFC), the Branch Manger’s Examination Course (BM), holds the ALMI designation (Associate, Life Management Institute), the ACS Designation (Associate, Customer Service – Life Insurance), FLMI Level One Certificate, in addition to several other industry-related courses. Anita continues to broaden her knowledge in the financial industry and business through ongoing education.

Her role as Chief Operations Officer involves corporate relations and overseeing the general operations of the firm.

In particular, her leadership, organization and communication skills, coupled with her precision to detail contribute to the efficiency of the operations for Perler Financial Group. Anita is also responsible for overseeing the special events Perler Financial Group hosts. Anita has coordinated and chaired special events for over 30 years, so you can be assured that should you attend a Perler Financial Group client event, you are in for a treat!

On a personal note, Anita feels fortunate to work alongside her husband, Harry, for the last quarter of a century in a business that feels more like a fulfilling lifestyle rather than a career. Together they have two daughters; one in a career of the medical field, and the other in digital marketing.

Anita holds community involvement in extreme importance. From her early days as the Vice President of her business club at university, through her years as a volunteer in community events and non-profit community groups, Anita’s love for service continuously grows. Her endeavours involve chairing the Ridge Meadows Hospital Gala, the Meadowridge School Gala, the Meadowridge School Golf Tournament, co-chairing the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation’s charity golf tournament ‘Drive FORE Babies’, chairing the “Helping Hands FORE Health” golf tournament, and taking on the role as the President of the 2009 BC Disability Games. She has also served several years on the Executive of the Board of Directors for the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation.

Accolades:

In 2009 Anita was awarded the President’s Award from BC Sport in recognition of the leadership, commitment and dedication she demonstrated in her performance as the President of the 2009 BC Disability Games. That same year she was also nominated as Business Person of the year for the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce: Business Excellence Awards.