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This Company, and Cindy Wallas in particular, have been incredibly helpful dealing with my financial troubles. She was incredibly helpful guiding me through the process, and helped me feel calm throug... See more
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Support and understanding and most importantly guidance was very quick, and very much appreciated. At a horribly stressful time I felt taken care of. I cannot say thank you enough.
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- #5 of 9 best companies in Debt Relief Service
- #5 of 20 best companies in Financial Consultant
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Founded in 1990 and currently operating from a network of local offices throughout BC – Sands & Associates are multi-year Consumer Choice Award winners who provide individuals and small businesses with real solutions to debt. As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, we are the people who can legally shield you from your creditors when you need a plan to deal with your debts.
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Local offices throughout BC, Canada
- 1-800-661-3030
- info@sands-trustee.com
- www.sands-trustee.com
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Everyone was very helpful
Everyone was very helpful. They walked me through the process from beginning to end. They were kind and non-judgmental. I have a fresh start.
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad our team guided you throughout the insolvency process step by step towards a fresh start.
helpful in organizing a way to settle…
helpful in organizing a way to settle my debts. thanks alot for your guidance and help
May 5, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are happy we were able to assist you with resolving your debt.
“Great team
“Great team, professional service, and very smooth experience. I truly appreciate their support. Highly recommend!”
May 14, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your kind praise and recommendation.
Everyone was super friendly it was easy…
Everyone was super friendly it was easy to get through if I had any questions it was answered right away honestly was really happy with how it all turned out this is kind of a stressful move for myself but I'm now able to regulate my payments and not feel so overwhelmed by debt
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear your questions were answered in a timely manner and that you found the insolvency process effortless.
Fulfill all my needs was always…
Fulfill all my needs was always available great customer service
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad we were able to assist you successfully throughout the insolvency process.
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your positive recommendation.
Didn't know where to turn or how to get…
Didn't know where to turn or how to get out of the downward spiral I was in. Contacted Sands and they were very open in their explanation and process. It's a huge relief and a weight off my shoulders.
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Having outstanding debt can be stressful. Our team is available to assist clients with resolving debt so they can move towards being debt free.
Jagdeep Dial from Sands & Associates…
Jagdeep Dial from Sands & Associates was extremely helpful and helped make the process of filing a consumer proposal quick, stress free and easy to understand the process. Highly recommend for someone needing an insolvency team.
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your recommendation. We are pleased the consumer proposal process was a stress-free and straightforward experience.
Amazing service and staff at Sands!
This Company, and Cindy Wallas in particular, have been incredibly helpful dealing with my financial troubles. She was incredibly helpful guiding me through the process, and helped me feel calm through an incredibly stressful situation. I would recommend Cindy and her team at Sands to anyone who needs this service! Thank you!
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for your wonderful review. Living with debt can be distressing. We are pleased to hear your experience with our team throughout the insolvency process was calm and stress-free.
Excellent experience
Very friendly and easy to converse with the employees. Made my stressful experience into a more reasonable and foreseeable future that I can live by.
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are happy you found our staff welcoming and that you are now moving towards a debt free future.
Excellent
Friendly staff that made me feel at ease and explained the process clearly and simply.
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are pleased to hear the insolvency process was explained clearly by our staff.
they were real people better than the commercialabout…
I’ve seen the commercial on TV about sand and associates people praising them how they’d help them when they needed help. So I contacted Sand and associates. The people that helped me went beyond what the commercial said they set my mind at ease I could actually start sleeping through the night without worrying anymore. The representative gave me peace of mind and they treated me like a human being when all my creditors just wanted money money money They made me feel alive again thanks to San and associates
May 12, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad your insolvency experience was able to put your mind at ease and you can now move forward debt free.
I totally had a great exam
I totally had a great experience, no judgment, no Drama, nothing just happy people doing their jobs. Thank you
May 5, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad your experience with our staff was a positive one.
Amazing experience
Amazing experience. I highly recommend Sands and Associates, they are so helpful and very kind. Thank you Julie for all your help!
May 13, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We appreciate your recommendation and are happy you had a positive experience.
The kindest and most helpful people
The kindest and most helpful people, they truly take the time to listen and help, going above and beyond, I could t recommend them more! So thankful I got in contact with them :)
May 6, 2026
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Reply from Sands & Associates
We are pleased to hear you found our staff compassionate and supportive. Thank you for your recommendation.
I had a very positive experience with…
I had a very positive experience with Sand & Associates during my consumer proposal process. They were professional, understanding, and never made me feel judged about my financial situation. Everything was explained clearly, and they guided me step by step throughout the process.Their team was responsive whenever I had questions, and they helped reduce a lot of the stress and anxiety I was feeling. The process felt organized and manageable because of their support.I’m very thankful for their help and would highly recommend Sand & Associates to anyone looking for honest and compassionate financial guidance.
April 30, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We aim to provide assistance throughout the insolvency process in a professional, non-judgmental and compassionate manner. We are glad your stress was reduced significantly and the process was manageable.
They’re the best!!
From the very beginning their patience, kindness and understanding made the whole consolidation process painless and easy. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
May 6, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We understand that reaching out for assistance with outstanding debt can be distressing. We strive to provide assistance in a clear and manageable way to ensure clients are able to successfully resolve their debt.
Distressed senior
I am a senior and became in terrible debt due to family circumstances. I saw an ad on TV for Sands and Associates and decided to call. Cindy was so helpful and supportive and it was a much easier process than I thought. I am very happy with the service I received and would recommend Sands and Assosiates to anyone.
April 22, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
Life circumstances can change at anytime. We are pleased to be able to provide assistance to our clients when financial debt becomes overwhelming. Thank you for choosing Sands & Associates.
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are glad you found the insolvency process straightforward.
Experience
Omer was so helpful with helping me make the right choice with me for my debt. He answered all my questions with great detail via phone, text and email. I am so happy I was able to connect with him and can finally put my debt issues in the past. Thank you!
April 29, 2026
Reply from Sands & Associates
We are happy to hear our team answered all of your questions and assisted you with making the best choice for you to resolve your debt.
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