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Thompson & Pollock Wealth is an independent advisory firm ten minutes from Whitby, at 179 King Street East in Oshawa. One planner coordinates your investments, insurance, corporation, will and tax return, with fees disclosed in writing before you commit. Pension decisions — OMERS, HOOPP, Region of Durham — are modelled in actual dollars. We keep a small number of intro spots open each week, in person, by phone, or by video.
Reviewed by Johnathan Pollock · Updated August 2026
Thompson & Pollock Wealth Inc. works with Whitby families, retirees and incorporated business owners from our office at 179 King Street East in Oshawa — roughly ten minutes east along Highway 2. Most Whitby clients come to us for the same reason: they want one planner who integrates the corporation, the investments, the insurance, the will and the personal tax return, instead of four people who never speak to each other.
We work with Brooklin families in the newer subdivisions north of Taunton, long-time residents in downtown Whitby around Brock and Dundas, professionals commuting west into Toronto, employees of the Region of Durham and Lakeridge Health, and contractors running shops out of the Whitby industrial park south of the 401. Within the trades we work hands-on with plumbing contractors, HVAC and heating businesses, electrical companies, framing companies and renovation general contractors.
Whitby has grown quickly, and a lot of households here are carrying a mortgage, a growing corporation or a defined-benefit pension decision all at the same time. We are a small, independent practice — when you call, you reach your planner, not a call centre — and because we are not captive to a single bank or insurer, we shop the whole Canadian market.
If you have a Region of Durham, Lakeridge Health, OMERS or HOOPP pension and you are weighing a commuted value against staying in the plan, that is a decision we model in dollars rather than opinions. If you are incorporated, Johnathan Pollock has started, scaled and sold businesses of his own, so the conversation about a holding company, a buy/sell agreement or pulling income out tax-efficiently is one he has lived.
Whitby has plenty of bank branches and a growing number of advisory firms. Here's how the three main setups compare:
| What matters | Independent firm (us) | Bank branch advisor | Do it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product choice | Entire Canadian market — investments, every major insurer | The bank's own shelf of funds and insurance | Whatever you research and choose alone |
| Pension decisions (OMERS, HOOPP, Region of Durham) | Commuted value vs. staying in plan, modelled in actual dollars | Rarely analysed — not the bank's product | You interpret the pension booklet yourself |
| Wills & Powers of Attorney | Drafted and updated as part of the plan | Referred out to a lawyer, billed separately | Online kit or lawyer, on your own |
| Business & corporation advice | Salary vs. dividends, holding companies, buy/sell — from an owner who's done it | Limited to the bank's business products | Accountant only, no investment integration |
| Cost transparency | Fees disclosed in writing before you commit | Embedded fund fees, often not itemized | Low fees, but mistakes are yours alone |
Comparison reflects typical arrangements in the Whitby market as of 2026; individual firms and bank branches vary.
EXAMPLE CLIENT SCENARIOS
Business owner, 45, incorporated renovation company
Retained earnings were building in the corporation with no strategy for salary, dividends or investing.
What we did
One coordinated plan across the business and household, reviewed every year.
Couple, early 30s, two young children
New mortgage, no wills, and an RESP they'd opened but never contributed to.
What we did
The basics covered in a few meetings, with a budget they could keep.
Recently retired, 66, accounts at three institutions
RRSPs, a TFSA and a small pension spread across banks, with no view of total fees or income.
What we did
One clear monthly income plan and fully disclosed fees.
These are illustrative examples of common situations, not specific clients. Every plan depends on your own circumstances; results are not guaranteed.
Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pmIn person, phone or video
Written and reviewed by Johnathan Pollock
Managing Partner, Thompson & Pollock Wealth Inc. — Amazon best-selling author of The Entrepreneur's Toolkit.
Last reviewed August 2026
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In person, by phone, or over video — whichever you prefer. No pressure, no obligation.
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“Thank you for being such a knowledgeable advisor and incredible listener, Johnathan. You have put things into perspective in terms I understand and helped me prepare for the future.” — Barb L., Google review
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Before you book
We reply with the next 2–3 available meeting slots. Once you pick one, you’ll get a calendar invite and a short prep note so we can make the most of the time.
Most first meetings are 20–30 minutes. We’ll ask a few questions, share what we see, and only move forward if it makes sense for you.
Nothing is required. If you have a recent tax return, group benefits summary, or investment statement handy, it helps — but only if you want to share it.
