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# Hello, I'm **Jeff Penston!**

I'm a Licensed Insolvency Trustee offering debt solutions to individuals in Ontario. I can help you find your financial fresh start through a **consumer proposal** or **bankruptcy.**

 [ Email Jeff ](mailto:Jeffrey.Penston@doane.gt.ca) [ Call Jeff (519-575-7597) ](tel:15195757597) 

 

 

  ![Headshot of our Licensed Insolvency Trustee, Jeff Penston, on a background of purple circles and number icons.](https://pr-assets.grantthorntonlimited.ca/craftcmsimages/Content-block-imagery-and-graphics/_imageLarge/Jeff-Penston-Bio-Page.png)  

 

 

 

##  **About me**

I'm a Licensed Insolvency Trustee with over two decades of experience helping individuals navigate financial challenges. I began working in consumer insolvency in 2001 and became a trustee in 2010.

Originally from Winnipeg, I’ve spent most of my life in Southern Ontario. I believe financial burdens can affect every aspect of a person’s life, and I’m grateful to have a career that allows me to make a meaningful difference.

Outside of work, I enjoy curling—both playing and coaching as a certified competition coach—along with cooking, trying new sports, and spending time with my family.

 

 

##  **Qualifications**

- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration
- Licensed Insolvency Trustee (LIT)
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

##  How Jeff has **helped:** 

 

 

 ### **Thoughtful, straightforward, and rooted in experience.**

I met with more than six Licensed Insolvency Trustees, ranging from large national firms to mid-size practices, before deciding who I felt truly understood my situation. **Jeff Penston** stood out immediately. From the first conversation, Jeff spoke my language—clear, direct, and grounded in real-world outcomes, not generic explanations. He was exceptionally open about risks, options, and trade-offs, and never tried to steer the conversation toward a “preferred” solution. Instead, he took the time to explain why certain paths made sense and why others didn’t, in plain, intelligent terms. What impressed me most was how informative and transparent he was. There was no pressure, no ambiguity, and no sugar-coating—just honest, professional guidance delivered with respect and clarity. After speaking with several trustees, it was obvious that Jeff wasn’t just knowledgeable; he was genuinely invested in helping me understand the full picture so I could make the right decision. If you are facing a difficult financial situation and want advice that is thoughtful, straightforward, and rooted in experience, I would not hesitate to recommend Jeff and the team at Doane Grant Thornton.

 

 — Sylvain R (Waterloo, ON)

 

 

 

### **Incredibly kind and thorough!**

Jeff was incredibly kind and thorough as well as reassuring! Made the process very positive!

 

 — Anonymous (Halifax, NS)

 

 

 

### **The care and respect they showed truly meant a lot to me.**

I had an excellent experience with Mark Gatpayat and **Jeff Penston** at Doane Grant Thornton. Because of the support and guidance I received from Grant Thornton Limited, I now feel relieved, confident, and hopeful about the future. The care and respect they showed truly meant a lot to me. Thank you, Mark and Jeff, for your dedication and professionalism. I am very grateful for everything.

 

 — - Anonymous (Winnipeg, MB)

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

##  Learn from Jeff - check out these helpful articles he's written: 

 

 

   ![Hands holding a smartphone displaying a live sports betting app, with additional betting information shown on a laptop screen in the background.](https://pr-assets.grantthorntonlimited.ca/craftcmsimages/Article-imagery/_articleThumbMedium/52268/gambling-debt-square-1.webp) ###  [ Caught in the odds: Understanding gambling debt and how to get help ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/debt-help-resources/articles/article-caught-in-the-odds-understanding-gambling-debt-and-how-to-get-help) 

With the rapid expansion of online casinos and sports betting, gambling has become more accessible—and more tempting—than ever. What used to require a trip to the casino now lives in your pocket. It’s no surprise that gambling related financial problems have climbed.

 [ Read this article   ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/debt-help-resources/articles/article-caught-in-the-odds-understanding-gambling-debt-and-how-to-get-help) 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

## **Take the first step** to debt freedom

Speak to one of our debt solutions professionals during a free, no-obligation consultation.

 [ Book a free consultation ](https://grantthorntonlimited.ca/en/get-in-touch/contact-us)