November 1-2, 2025: Halifax Convention Centre - Hall C1 & C2

As an experienced commercial financial services professional, Liam has developed a vast knowledge of the franchise market in Atlantic Canada. He has worked with both new franchisees and experienced ownership groups to develop tailored solutions for acquisition, leasehold improvements, and the purchase of equipment to improve their operations. Ultimately, our goal at RBC is to support the overall financial well-being of your business, your employees, and yourself, every step of the way.

Mike is a corporate-commercial law partner in our Fredericton office. His primary practice areas are franchise, trademark and technology law.

Mike is recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of franchise law in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and as a leader in his field in the Chambers Canada Guide. He has been listed in Best Lawyers® 2022 and the Chambers Canada 2023 Legal Rankings for Franchising. Mike is an active member of the Canadian Franchise Association’s Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee and frequently writes and speaks on legal matters affecting franchising. He is a contributing author of the American Bar Association book Fundamentals of Franchising – Canada, 2nd ed., released in 2018.

Ahsan has been in his current role with as Regional Manager, Franchise Banking for 2 years at TD Bank, and with franchise industry for over 8 years.  As Regional Manager, Ahsan is one of TD's franchise industry experts and is responsible for growing TD's franchise banking portfolio while ensuring that franchisee customers are provided with legendary customer service.  Ahsan also brings to the table over 15 years of lending experience from Commercial and Small Business at TD. He enjoys collaborating with both franchisors and franchisees to assist them with all of their credit and Banking needs.

Monika Jazyk is the founder of RPI Education, the world's fastest growing investment community and is on a mission to help everyday people invest like the top 2% by helping people create wealth through Real Estate and alternative investments so they can reach their financial and personal goals.

To date, RPI Education has assisted thousands of people across the globe to build wealth, and create time, and money freedom in their lives.

Chris Skelton has been assisting clients with franchise growth, sales, and operations for the past couple of decades. With a wealth of experience in assisting investors and franchisors, Chris has come to quickly identify what business opportunity aligns best with the right candidate.