May 2, 2026 - Guest Speaker:
McKenna Gaetz, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
As an Edward Jones financial advisor, McKenna believes it's important to invest her time to understand clients' goals before they invest their money. She partners closely with her clients and their accountant, lawyer and other professionals to help determine the most appropriate financial strategy.
McKenna strives to make sure her clients feel heard, and that she understands their unique story. She also works to help clients understand the investment world in terms they can relate to.
McKenna earned a degree in finance from the University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta. In addition, she holds the Certified Financial Planner® professional designation and recently completed the Certified Executor Advisor (CEA®) designation to better serve her clients.
Originally from Leduc, Alberta, McKenna has lived in the Edmonton area her entire life. Outside of helping families, she enjoys getting outside to see the beautiful Alberta scenery, whether walking her two Labradoodles, hiking, or going for bike rides through many Edmonton paths. She is also a Pilates enthusiast and loves to spend time in her home gym. Travelling is a passion of hers and she always welcomes adventure.
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Join WE Invest, a dynamic group of professional women in Edmonton investing in real estate, for an informative session on real estate investing. Our event aims to provide networking opportunities for women interested in buying rental properties. Experienced professionals will be on hand to guide discussions on market strategy, financing, and referrals. This is a fantastic chance for women investors to connect, learn, and grow their real estate portfolios together. Don't miss out on this empowering afternoon of education and networking with like-minded female investors.
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WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
WE Invest is more than a meetup - it’s a community of women committed to taking charge of their financial future.
Why?
We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to build wealth and create the life she wants. Our mission is to reduce barriers and connect women in Edmonton who are investing in real estate by providing a non-intimidating space where they can learn, share experiences, and grow together.
How?
Through education, connections, and real conversations, we help women gain the confidence, knowledge, and network they need to succeed. Each month, our meetup is focused around a specific real estate topic with a guest speaker and interactive Q&A, or facilitated networking and mastermind-style discussions.
Who?
Our meetups are open to all female investors - beginners and seasoned investors, as well as professionals in the real estate industry.
When?
We always meet on the 1st Saturday of the month. Time and location may change.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Zorya Belanger is the co-founder of WE Invest. A former professional engineer, she transitioned to full-time real estate investing in 2017, focusing on new-build small multifamily projects in Alberta and value-add large multifamily in Texas, with a portfolio nearing $28M in assets under management (AUM). As a mother of two, Zorya is passionate about empowering women to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom.
Ilona Carletti is the co-founder of WE Invest. After scaling her portfolio using new preconstruction multifamily strategy, Ilona left her 15-year government career and became a full-time licensed real estate agent. A mother of two, Ilona is passionate about helping women achieve financial security through real estate investing.
