Who We Are
Val Herner - Senior Financial Advisor
valherner@hernerfinancial.com
Val has been in this industry since 2001, creating Herner Financial Services to help people looking for financial freedom in Ontario. Val has been with several large industry dealers throughout his career, which gave him the edge, and experience to provide exceptional service to his clients. Many of Val’s clients brought their families, and remain close friends with him, reflecting his commitment to providing quality service, and most importantly— results. Val and his wife Nadiya are now working as a team, carrying the family name through a business built on helping people live better lives. As a team leader, Val delegates various responsibilities to other team members, while his main responsibility is to oversee the investment strategies for all clients.
Val’s hobbies include hunting, meat smoking, gardening, and hiking with his family.
Janice McKenna - Administrative Assistant
janicemckenna@hernerfinancial.com
Janice plays a vital role in our team as an administrative assistant and office manager, with her extensive experience in this role in the industry. Janice has worked with Val at a previous dealer, as a head office administrator for mutual funds. Janice is a very important member of the team, and is happy to be a part of Herner Financial Services. She has lived in St. Catharines for her whole life, and obtained her BSc and BED from Brock University.
Janice enjoys kayaking, and playing volleyball with her family.
Nadiya Herner - Financial Advisor
nadiyae@hernerfinancial.com
After having been a licensed assistant to Val for several years, Nadiya has become a licensed Financial Advisor in 2025, and works together with Val. They share responsibilities of providing the best service, and best results for all of their clients. Val greatly relies on her advice on many subjects.
Nadiya enjoys hiking, travelling with family, and cooking.