Many investors and advisors are reluctant to buy an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with a relatively small asset base or low trading volume. This results from the fear of inputting a trade so large that it causes an unfavourable move in the market price...
In the mid-1990s, interest rates offered on guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) ranged from 6% to 8% per year for five-year terms. Those rates – generous by today’s standards – were a far cry from the double-digit rates available just a...
As the concept of fiduciary is being discussed more in the media and among Canadian securities regulators, we believe it is important to address this concept as it’s all about putting the investor-client interests first! We view...
For families who have built their wealth over a lifetime or have experienced a liquidity event such as the sale of a business after decades of hard work, the prospect of being held hostage to the whims of the market can be frightening. The reality...
We are wealth architects whose sole purpose is to provide our clients with peace of mind by making their wealth sustainable. Goals-based investing is at the core of our investment philosophy, but historically this has not been the case for the...
In many ways, creating an investment portfolio is like building a custom home. At the outset you have a variety of options in front of you with sizes, amenities, and styles. The role of the architect is to design something that will be the right fit...
In today’s fast-paced financial markets, the allure of quick gains and overnight successes can be enticing, but it is crucial to remember that investing is a long-term journey, not a short-lived sprint. As an investment professional,...
This blog will be considered Part 3 of a 3-Part series pertaining to Portfolio Monitoring. Please view the Part 1 blog and Part 2 blog. How Should You Measure The Success Of The Portfolio And Why Is It Important? Throughout this series we’ve...
Many affluent families that we’ve had the privilege of working with during our professional careers feel that – despite their diligent focus & strong work ethic – they’ve been blessed with both opportunity and people in their lives...
In many ways, creating an investment portfolio is like building a custom home. At the outset you have a variety of options in front of you with sizes, amenities, and styles. The role of the architect is to design something that will be the right for...