At MacDev Financial, we understand that financial well-being is more than living pay cheque to pay cheque. Whether you are a single individual, a family or a business, our team of dedicated professionals across Canada will work with you to find successful, value-based insurance solutions and investment strategies that meet your needs so you can achieve financial control for life.

We are Canada’s premier company specializing in participating whole life insurance and Bank On Whole LifeTM concepts to engineer value-based, strategic wealth plans using a holistic approach for individuals, families and business owners so they can achieve Financial Control for Life™️ .

With a drive to succeed and help others do the same, Stephen Devlin co-founded Canada’s #1 leading company in creating safe and secure wealth building systems for business and personal use, taking advantage of an underutilized strategy with whole life policies. With offices across Canada and as President and Chief Financial Officer with MacDev Financial, Stephen leads an exclusive group of advisors that specialize in his financial philosophy. He’s had over 25 years of business experience and an exemplary track record working in sales management, client relations and business development for companies such as Good Humour-Breyers, a unit of Unilever, and Job Shark before becoming a self-made entrepreneur.

Alongside Stephen, Michele Platje Devlin leads the premier company in Canada for wealth building strategies based on the secure and dynamic principals of whole life policies as CEO and CCO of MacDev Financial Group Corp.—a company she co-founded with her husband, Stephen Devlin. MacDev Financial further secured this distinction through Michele’s proficiency in contracting, agreement settlement, and policy development when negotiating the exclusive rights in Canada to the Bank On Yourself®️ concept under SET Financial Solutions Inc.

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The Myths Surrounding Retirement
The Myths Surrounding Retirement
In this episode, Stephen and Michele dive into one of the most misunderstood areas of financial planning: retirement and whole life insurance. Too often, people think life insurance is something they do just for their loved ones—not realizing it can be a powerful tool for themselves as they plan for retirement. We bust common myths about retirement, explore the downsides of going in unprepared, and highlight what you really need to know to secure your financial future. From the importance of equity and diversification to why working with a knowledgeable agent is critical, we cover the real talk most financial...
Unlearn Unlock and Take Back Control of Your Finances for Life with Garrett Gunderson
Unlearn Unlock and Take Back Control of Your Finances for Life with Garrett Gunderson
Today, Stephen is joined by the New York Times best selling author behind Killing Sacred Cows, What Would the Rockefeller's Do, and several more. In his most recent book, Money Unmasked Garrett Gunderson speaks on his years of expertise developing new ways to think about their financial life, as well as an intimate look into how our money mindset is developed in their first place. Today, we will learn how to unlearn, unlock and take back control of your financial life. On the latest episode of Financial Control for Life™, we're diving into these concepts and clearing the air! We'll...
Five Risks Impacting Your Financial Future and What You Can Do About It
Five Risks Impacting Your Financial Future and What You Can Do About It
With a possible capital gains tax looming over the horizon, it's more important than ever to be aware of the risks impacting your financial future. Just as importantly, what can you do to not just safeguard your wealth but actively maneuver into the most beneficial position for you? On the latest episode of Financial Control for Life™, we're diving into these concepts and clearing the air! We'll help listeners grasp these need to know updates in Canada, and why you should be leveraging a true expert's ability to maximize the associated benefits. This episode is packed with helpful information for...
Bank On Yourself and Infinite Banking Concepts”: Can You Use This in Canada? Yes, But…
Bank On Yourself and Infinite Banking Concepts”: Can You Use This in Canada? Yes, But…
The Bank On Yourself and Infinite Banking concepts are all amazing concepts and strategies, but Canadians are unclear if these can be utilized in their country. Additionally, if they can be utilized, how do they work? On the latest episode of Financial Control for Life™, we're diving into these concepts and clearing the air! We'll help listeners understand the vehicle of whole life insurance, how they can be utilized in Canada, and why you should be leveraging a true expert's ability to maximize the associated benefits. This episode is packed with helpful information for your financial world! Chapters: 0:00 -...
Rewiring Your Brain for Financial Success
Rewiring Your Brain for Financial Success
Everyone has a different behaviour and habits surrounding their money and their greater financial planning. However, it's critically important to have a financial gauge that addresses your goals over time. On the latest episode of Financial Control for Life, Stephen and Michele explore the key drivers of financial success, all of which begin with rewiring your brain and understanding what it takes to generate wealth over time. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and overview of the topic of the day 1:05 - Three things you need to know about your behaviour with money 2:29 - What are your goals? How are...
Life Insurance is a Love Assurance
Life Insurance is a Love Assurance
Welcome to Financial Control for Life,™ a show where we discuss customized business and personal insurance solutions and investment strategies. On our very first episode, we introduce you to Stephen Devlin, President and Chief Financial Officer of MacDev Financial, and Michele Devlin, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, while also exploring one of the foundational insurance solutions the MacDev team leverages for clients each and every day. Life insurance is misunderstood. Plain and simple. In this episode, we're addressing the common misconceptions surrounding life insurance and why it's such a pivotal tool within your financial planning toolkit. Let's get...