Regardless of how you acquired your wealth, there’s one thing all investors have in common—a desire to make sure their wealth will be sustainable and able to meet their needs over time. But what if your needs change? What if the initial portfolio structure and risk...
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 is that markets are...
It may come as a surprise to many that there are different ways to calculate investment returns and that it is possible to see a negative investment return for your portfolio when the underlying investments have actually generated positive returns. How could this be?...
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 majority of the...
Financial planning is the first step in a comprehensive discovery phase at HighView Financial Group. While many investment firms may eventually get the financial planning services once the assets have been secured, or simply don’t offer these services at all, we...
You’ve worked hard to create your family’s wealth. You want it to be well managed and sustainable for future generations. Unfortunately, as we mentioned in a past post, family wealth is not self-perpetuating. Without proper planning, it often erodes within just two to...
Like any profession, there are competent advisors and not-so-competent advisors in the wealth management industry. Our experience is that there are always warning signs for clients that it’s time to change investment advisors. Here are seven signs to which investors...
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 for you. Only then...
Regardless of how you acquired your wealth, there’s one thing all investors have in common—a desire to make sure their wealth will be sustainable and able to meet their needs over time. But what if your needs change? What if the initial portfolio structure and risk...
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, I’ve learned that...
We are excited to confirm the date and time of our Annual Holiday Concert. On December 2nd, please join us along with your loved ones to enjoy some holiday cheer. The Oakville Wind Orchestra will be playing all the holiday hits to kickoff the holiday season. As...
