Elden is the Chief Executive Officer and a Partner at Stark & Marsh, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and supports key business development initiatives. With a long background in organizational leadership and team management, Elden brings a thoughtful, engaging approach to facilitating discussions and guiding meaningful conversations. He will serve as the moderator for this year’s Business Workshop, helping ensure an insightful and productive session for all participants.

Nadine has earned designations in valuation (CBV) Chartered Business Valuator Designation, (CVA) Certified Valuation Analyst as well being a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).

Nadine’s area of focus in practice is business valuation and consulting related to issues including business sale to maximize retained proceeds, business acquisitions, and business value enhancement. Nadine also services client’s personal and corporate needs including completion of financial statements, income tax returns and income tax planning and advice, primarily for small businesses and professionals.

Cole is a Chartered Professional Accountant with expertise in tax advisory, business transition planning, and corporate restructuring. Since joining Stark & Marsh in 2019, he has helped families and business owners navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence.

A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and a CPA In-Depth Tax Program specialist, Cole focuses on personalized tax strategies including corporate rollovers and succession planning that support long-term financial stability for both individuals and businesses.

Rooted in community values, Cole brings a thoughtful, client-first approach to every conversation.

Carla Carlson was born and raised in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. After graduating from the Swift Current Comprehensive High School she attended the University of Calgary where she received her Bachelor of Social Work in 1995. With a passion for working in the community, she became a practicing Social Worker for a number of years in the capacity of child Welfare worker, Crisis Intervention worker, private counselor and community programmer. Her time working with those in need led her to the practice of law. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and received her Law Degree with Great Distinction in 2001 and she was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2002. She joined Stringam as a Partner in 2024.
Carla’s practice areas include corporate law, real estate, and wills & estates.

In their off time, Carla and her husband, Chad, enjoy spending time with their two daughters, Emma and Sophie. She also serves as Managing Trustee for the McIntyre Family Foundation: a private Foundation that distributes $400,000 annually in scholarships to students seeking education in a health-care related field. She has been active in the creation and development of the Foundation from inception and will be responsible for the ongoing administration and growth of the organization.

With over a decade of experience in financial planning, Candace specializes in helping individuals and families prepare for life’s financial transitions. At Stark & Marsh, she works closely with accounting and tax advisors to create customized plans addressing retirement, estate, insurance, and investment needs. Through a referral relationship with TriCert Investment Counsel Inc., she connects clients to tailored investment strategies.

As a fellow business owner and someone with deep roots in Saskatchewan’s farming community, Candace brings personal insight into the unique challenges faced by farm families and entrepreneurs. Her integrated approach ensures clients receive the guidance they need for a secure financial future — no matter what stage of life they’re in.