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  • Family Wealth Planning

Learning to Identify Opportunities & Concerns

A comprehensive financial plan, when done correctly, can be an extremely valuable document and planning tool for every Canadian family.…

  • Family Wealth Planning
  • Family Office

Borrowing Money as an Affluent Family

Overview: Many people often incorrectly assume that affluent families don’t need to borrow money because they have money. Although on…

  • Family Wealth Planning
  • Geopolitical + Tax Changes

When are RRSP’s a Good Strategy

The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) was created in 1957 and has progressed into a valuable saving vehicle for working…

  • Investment Performance and Reporting
  • Family Wealth Planning

A Deeper Dive: Investment Policy Statements for Families

A prospective client met with me as he wanted to change his Investment Advisor. When I asked about the reason(s)…

  • Industry Changes + Trends

Higher Rates – Not Bad for Bonds Longer Term

Throughout most of this century, investors have been down on bonds. The argument was that rates are historically low and…

  • Family Wealth Planning
  • Regulations and Industry Governance

Make Wealth Planning The First Step

Financial planning is the first step in a comprehensive discovery phase at HighView Financial Group. While many investment firms may…

  • Industry Changes + Trends
  • Family Office

VFO: The Future of Family Wealth Management

You’ve worked hard to create your family’s wealth. You want it to be well managed and sustainable for future generations.…

  • Portfolio Management
  • Investment Performance and Reporting

Part 3: Portfolio Monitoring

This blog will be considered Part 3 of a 3-Part series pertaining to Portfolio Monitoring. Please view the Part 1 blog…

  • Investment Performance and Reporting

When It’s Time to Leave Your Money Manager

Over the past two decades, investors have had seemingly little patience for an underperforming investment or money manager. Investors tend…

  • Family Wealth Planning

Understanding Family Wealth Stewardship

We often talk about providing “family wealth stewardship” for our clients – so what do we mean by that? At…