Choosing a Financial Advisor


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It’s time to do some tax planning

April 30th has come and gone. Tax filers across the country have gone through the annual ritual for assembling tax receipts to figure out how much we earned and how much tax we will have to pay as a result.
Tax preparation, therefore, is really the act of summarizing the historical events of the past [...]

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The secrets to improving your financial health

I married a dietitian and together we often draw a lot of parallels to each others field of expertise. I find it quite fun to relate our personal health to financial health so here are some of my most memorable parallels:
1. Simple not easy – discipline, work, effort is the key. Like many people, I [...]

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May 5th, 2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Select a Financial Advisor

Introduction
Financial information has never been more readily available to consumers. But if you’re like most people, you just don’t have the time or inclination to wade through a mountain of complex information to plan your financial future. Whether you are investing in RRSPs, buying your first house, saving for your children’s education or planning [...]

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January 30th, 2009 | admin | 4 comments | Continued
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The 6-Step Approach to Financial Planning

According to the Canadian Association of Financial Planners (CAFP), there are six key steps to the financial planning process: The following is partially adapted from material on the CAFP and FPSC web sites at www.cafp.org and www.cfp-ca.org respectively.
1. Your Present Situation.
The financial planner clarifies the client’s present situation by collecting and assessing all relevant [...]

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December 29th, 2008 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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5 Cornerstones of Successful Financial Planning

1. Get professional advisor assistance. Why go it alone when you don’t have to. A professional advisor can build you a plan and help provide the discipline to stick to it. He or she can help you set goals, assist with your investment choices and keep you focused on the long-term objectives.
2. Include your spouse. [...]

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December 20th, 2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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6 Steps to Financial Planning - The Role of the Financial Planner

According to the Canadian Association of Financial Planners (CAFP), there are six key steps to the financial planning process: The following is partially adapted from material on the CAFP and FPSC web sites at www.cafp.org and www.cfp-ca.org respectively.
(1) The financial planner clarifies the client’s present situation by collecting and assessing all relevant financial information, including:

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Why Choose an Advisor from ProfessionalReferrals ?

At ProfessionalReferrals.ca we try to take much of the guess work out of choosing an advisor. This site offers help in searching for specific financial services in your city, town or geographic area. We also have current, topical articles on a variety of subjects within the financial services field, including an examination of the financial [...]

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April 12th, 2006 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Achieve True Wealth

We all seek it, but very few of us are fortunate enough to grasp the sense of ‘true wealth’. I am not referring so much to the amount of money you have, but to the achievement of contentment with your life.
To find the answer as I see it, I will take you on a short [...]

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December 13th, 2005 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Looking For Financial Advice?

The financial industry is constantly evolving. For many years, people turned to stockbrokers for money matters. Then, insurance agents entered the picture. Stockbrokers are now called financial advisers and insurance agents are sometimes financial planners.
There are independent financial planners, fee-only money managers and you can even have your accountant invest your money for you at [...]

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December 5th, 2005 | Peter Merrick | 0 comments | Continued

Paying For Financial Advice

When you hire a financial advisor, you should clearly establish just how this individual is to be paid. Whether you are investing large sums of money or just dabbling in the TSX, it matters how one pays for financial advice. Perhaps the financial advice you are getting is free. It may be from reading the [...]

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November 25th, 2005 | Peter Merrick | 0 comments | Continued
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