Bill Kirkup, CLU
Bill established Kirkup Agencies in May 1958 in Souris, MB with Monarch Life with a Volkswagen van for an office and cardboard boxes for a desk. Bill developed his business and career through hard work, support of his clients and dedication to his field. Through his 50 + years of experience, Bill has been sought after as a mediator, speaker and a board member for several industry associations, boards and conventions. Bill also carried his CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) designation.
Bill has been in Souris, coming from the Melita area, since 1952. He is married to Sheila and has five sons: Grant, Dwight, Dwayne, Greig and David.
Steven Sopel
Since becoming Managing Partner in 2014 of an Independent Financial firm, he has enjoyed helping many people plan for their future.
Whether their future included retirement, tax savings, protecting income with insurance, or working with Ag clients and tax strategies, he works with our broad financial toolbox to assist.
He has been honing his craft since 2008 and continues to further his education in the industry.
Bryan Church
Bryan joined as Managing Partner in September 2014, after running his own financial services business in the Westman area for 4 years, specializing in personal and corporate insurance.
Bryan has been in the industry since 2008, continues to build his business and reputation on hard work and dedication to his field of expertise.
Daryl Howarth
Daryl ran his own Insurance and Financial Services business for 15 years before joining Keystone Capital & Associates in 2017. By joining Keystone Capital & Associates it gave Daryl the opportunity to provide service and financial advice to many more clients. Daryl and his wife Patricia, along with their sons, Cole, Carter, Grayson & Jaxon currently reside in Brandon.
Daryl grew up on a farm South of Somerset, Manitoba. After high school he went to College and took Heavy Duty Mechanics and then six years later went back and took Agribusiness but found his true passion to be in the Financial Services industry.
Christine Shoemaker
Christine joined the company in August of 2018 as an administrative assistant, in 2020 she accepted the role of Office Manger in the Souris location. She will be the friendly face in the office and on the other end of the phone when clients call or visit the office, while continuing to assist the Advisors with day to day operations.
Christine and her son relocated to the town of Souris in 2017, was born and raised in Brandon, MB.
