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“Our clients are our neighbours. We treat their financial future with the same care as our own.”

— Cole Pickup,Account Executive

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Our Story

Mike Adamek founded Adamek Financial in 1989 with a straightforward belief: people deserve honest, personalized financial guidance from someone who actually knows their community. Starting from Vancouver Island's West Shore, Mike built the firm one relationship at a time - earning the trust of small business owners, families, and organizations across British Columbia and beyond.

From the beginning, Mike's approach was rooted in something deeper than financial planning. A committed community leader, he served as President of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and later became the founding Chairperson of the West Shore Economic Development Association. His work through the 1990s helped shape the growth of Langford and the surrounding Westshore communities into the thriving region it is today. For Mike, “people must grow” was never just a philosophy - it was the lens through which he built everything.

Over three decades later, that foundation remains the heart of Adamek Financial. What began as a boutique practice has grown into a team with nearly a century of combined consulting experience, serving over 500 clients across Western Canada. The faces and tools may have evolved, but the commitment has not - to show up for clients, know their names, and treat their financial future as seriously as our own.

The Welcome to Goldstream Village arch over a Langford street lined with autumn trees
A professional soccer match in front of a packed grandstand in Langford
A vintage Motor Inn sign on the West Shore
The painted mural outside Logan's Pub advertising food, beer and music
Aerial view of a Westshore neighbourhood beside a divided highway and forested hills
Two people walking along a wooden boardwalk through a green marsh toward the forest

Meet Our Dedicated Team

Mike Adamek

Mike Adamek

President & Founder

Cole Pickup

Cole Pickup

Account Executive

Jessica Wong

Jessica Wong

Executive Liaison | Consultant

Scott Grant

Scott Grant

Senior Financial Advisor

Melissa Janzen

Melissa Janzen

Account Manager

Michael Adamek Jr.

Michael Adamek Jr.

Account Manager

A Stronger Team.The SameTrusted Service.

Adamek Financial has joined forces with Sterling Brokers, Canada's largest independent employee-owned benefit consulting firm. This partnership brings expanded resources, national reach, and cutting-edge technology to the clients who have trusted us for decades - without changing the local, personal service that has always defined us.

Sterling

Growing Our Reach.Deepening OurCommitment.

When Adamek Financial merged with Sterling Brokers, it marked a new chapter - not a departure from our roots. With Sterling's technology platform and Adamek's 92 combined years of consulting experience, our clients across Vancouver Island, Western Canada, and beyond now have access to a broader suite of solutions, backed by the same dependable team they have always known.

Vision

To be the most trusted financial partner - empowering individuals, families, and businesses to build lasting financial confidence through every stage of life.

Mission

To deliver honest, straightforward financial guidance that simplifies complexity, strengthens communities, and stands by clients through every stage of their financial journey.

Hear It From Our Clients

“Adamek Financial handles all of our group benefits package, as well as personal retirement and financial planning for our employees. Our staff and their families are extremely pleased with the high level of integrity they receive. We are very happy with the great service and year over year consistent renewal prices negotiated for us. We would highly recommend Adamek Financial as your benefits provider.”

Business Owner

Construction Company

Resources

At Adamek Financial, keeping our clients informed is not an afterthought - it is part of how we serve them. Our Resources section brings together current articles, practical guides, and timely insights to help you navigate financial decisions with confidence, at every stage of life.

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