Meet Our Team

Eric graduated from Western Sydney University, Australia with a Bachelor of Business Administration. In 2002, he joined Freedom 55 Financial and in 2014, he incorporated as Sigouin Financial Group Inc. Eric specializes in retirement income and estate planning, helping clients plan and increase their retirement assets. His dedication to helping clients accumulate wealth, reduce taxes and create effective succession plans has earned him many long-standing relationships with happy customers.

Eric enjoys working with business owners to develop collective retirement solutions and benefits for their employees.

When he’s not in the office, Eric, his wife, Lianne, and their two boys spend time at the lake where they enjoy camping, fishing and the outdoors. In the winter, you'll find Eric at the local skating rink teaching skating basics to kids and also having fun on his hockey team.

Marie-Hélène Lanoix-Verreault joined Freedom 55 Financial in 2016. With six years of experience in a financial institution, she has in-depth knowledge of the many aspects of financial planning.

She excels at working with new employees and helping young families develop solid but flexible financial plans that evolve according to their needs and goals. She also enjoys designing retirement plans and facilitating succession plans. Marie-Hélène is passionate about accompanying clients on their journey, and that’s what motivates her to always keep abreast of new developments in the world of financial planning.

Marie-Hélène graduated with distinction from Collège Boréal in Business Administration - Administrative Assistant in 2007. She completed her life insurance certification when she joined Freedom 55 Financial and she has been a Certified Financial Planner (CFP^®) since August 2019.

Marie-Hélène lives in the suburbs of Hearst, Ont. with her husband and her son. She demonstrates her commitment to her community by engaging with various organizations. She’s a great outdoor amateur and loves animals of all kinds.

Mélodie joined Sigouin Financial Group Inc. in 2026 as an Administrative Coordinator and Life Insurance and Segregated Funds Advisor. She is committed to helping clients develop healthy financial habits and achieve their long-term goals.

Whether it is saving for a first home, obtaining appropriate insurance coverage, or building long-term savings, Mélodie enjoys guiding clients through every stage of their financial journey. She believes that financial planning should be accessible, personalized, and tailored to each stage of life.

Mélodie strives to make every interaction a positive experience. She takes pride in helping clients feel informed, supported, and confident in the decisions they make for themselves and their families.

Outside the office, Mélodie enjoys spending quality time with her family and taking full advantage of the outdoor activities Northern Ontario has to offer.