Meet Our Team
We share the same values and a commitment to client-focused, planning-based advice. By working together, we offer greater capacity, diverse perspectives, and a stronger support system so you continue to receive the best possible advice and service.
Financial Planning Advisor
Jessica Holvik, CFP®
Everything DiSC® Style: CS
Calm. Precise. Dependable. Supportive.
Financial Planning Advisor
Amanda Van Soelen, CFP®
Everything DiSC® Style: iD
Action-Oriented. Enthusiastic. Collaborative. Results-Focused.
Financial Advisor
Melanie McWhirter
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Everything DiSC® Style: iS
Collaborative. Encouraging. Action-Oriented.
Jessica Holvik, CFP®
Financial Planning Advisor
Jessica provides comprehensive, client-focused advice to help individuals and families achieve their unique financial goals. She’s passionate about helping clients feel confident and secure in their decisions while building a kinder future for themselves and the people they care about.
Her love for financial planning comes from its ability to address the full financial picture, empowering people to make the most of what they have and live their best possible life.
Jessica is especially passionate about aligning financial strategies with personal values. Whether through intentional spending, philanthropic giving, or values-based investing, she helps clients create a positive impact with their money.
She began her career as a teacher and brought her passion for education and helping others into the financial industry in 2012. Since then, she has earned her securities license, become a Certified Financial Planner® professional, and obtained the Master Financial Advisor in Philanthropy (MFA-P) designation to further support clients in meaningful, values-driven planning.
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Amanda Van Soelen, CFP®
Financial Planning Advisor
Amanda is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professional, mutual funds representative, and licensed life insurance agent with over a decade of experience. She’s also a proud member of the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners and the Financial Planning Association of Canada.
Her journey into the industry began with a leap of faith. After ten years running a successful millwright business with her husband, Amanda transitioned into financial services in 2013. Though she had an early interest in personal finance, it was in practice that she truly discovered the impact of accessible, values-based planning. She joined Royal City Asset Management in 2020 and became owner and lead advisor in 2022 following Mary Mitchell’s retirement.
Amanda is passionate about turning big dreams into achievable goals. Known for making complex topics easy to understand through analogies and real-life stories, she focuses on education, empowerment, and building lasting partnerships. Every plan she creates is rooted in her clients’ unique stories, values, and aspirations.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys ATV rides, camping, and hosting bonfires with her husband. She loves cooking, cherishes time with her young adult children, and takes pride in watching them build strong financial foundations of their own.
Melanie McWhirter
Financial Advisor
Each of us brings a unique personality, perspective, and planning style to the table. That’s intentional. It means you get support that’s well-rounded, thoughtful, and customized to what you need most.