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Our actions are driven by trust, reliability, empathy, prudence, and innovation. We are committed to contributing positively to the quality of our clients’ lives, and their financial future. With respect and confidentiality, we will give priority to your goals and concerns and work exclusively for your benefit.

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Nick Devere-Bennett, CLU, TEP

Financial Advisor

Nick Devere-Bennett, CLU, TEP

Financial Advisor, NDB Financial Services


Nick is an independent Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Tax & Estate Practitioner (TEP) in the financial service industry, including a lifetime qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

Since 1989, he has been helping individuals, families and employers, plan for a secure financial future. Nick specializes in Retirement Income Planning and assists all those who are serious about growing and protecting their assets by helping them strategically plan their course.

Nick and his wife Marty live in Peterborough. They have a son and a daughter and three grandchildren. In his spare time, he is actively involved with the local YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, and enjoys hiking and biking with his wife.

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Ethel Shackleton

Special Projects

Ethel Shackleton, CHS

Special Projects


Ethel Shackleton began her financial services career in 1987 at Manulife Financial providing marketing support at the branch level. Over the span of more than 25 years Ethel worked with many Independent Advisors and in 2014 became the Marketing Assistant for Nick Devere-Bennett and Office Manager at NDB Firm and Associates Inc.

On March 01, 2023, Ethel retired from working at the office full-time to spend more time with her husband , Norm, and her three children and six grandchildren. However, Ethel remains an integral member of the NDB team and joins us at the office on a regular basis working on special projects.

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Kevin Vaughan, BA

Sales Associate & Mortgage Agent

Kevin Vaughan, BA

Sales Associate & Mortgage Agent


Kevin Vaughan is an Insurance and Financial Advisor with close to 30 years in business. He helps clients improve cash-flow, manage risk, and protects families and businesses. He is also a Licensed Mortgage Agent; assisting clients with home purchases, refinancing, debt consolidation, rental properties, and private mortgages. Having known each other since 1996, Kevin is a perfect fit with Nick and the NDB Firm team. When not spending time with family, Kevin is an active community volunteer and shares Nick's enthusiasm for health and fitness.

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Lynda Cunningham

Executive Marketing Assistant

Lynda Cunningham

Executive Marketing Assistant


Lynda Cunningham has worked on the Commercial Property Casualty side of the Insurance Industry for over 30 years specializing in Acquisitions, Integrations & Conversions and Lloyd’s of London Underwriting Contracts. No stranger to NDB Firm, she has been both a colleague and friend of Nick Devere-Bennett since the early 90’s and with their business and family values aligning perfectly it makes her a valued member of this team. In March of 2023 she transitioned her extensive marketing and customer service skills over to the Life Insurance and Estate Planning side. Lynda is thrilled to be working with this knowledgeable, professional team as their Executive Marketing Assistant.

Lynda has two sons, a daughter and two teenage grandchildren. She has just moved back to Peterborough and is looking forward to being a part of this community again.