FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find the answers to our frequently asked questions below. Feel free to reach out if you still have any questions or require additional information.
What qualifies you to provide advice?
Our firm has 25 years of experience working in the financial services industry. Our staff hold designations including Certified Financial Planner, Certified Financial Advisor, Certified Investment Manager, Portfolio Manager, Trust and Estate Practitioner, Master of Business Administration and more.
Are you a fiduciary?
Yes. As fiduciaries we have a legal obligation to act in the best interest of our clients.
We also have an obligation to ensure any investment actions taken by us are consistent and suitable for you based upon our understanding of your financial objectives and circumstances.
What are your fees?
We charge on client assets under management (AUM), where the financial planning component is built into our overall service offering.
What services are included?
Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Cash Flow Management, Risk Management.
We also provide alternative asset education and strategic portfolio integration.
What is your investment philosophy?
Maximize the value of clients total net worth by combining our strategic planning capabilities with low cost, well diversified, tax efficient investments.
Who are your typical Clients?
We take a human-centric approach, focusing on people—their values, their stories, and the goals that make their financial lives uniquely meaningful.
Whether your priorities include purpose, family, health, education, security, or adventure, we believe financial planning should be rooted in what truly matters to you.
We specialize in helping widows, dental and medical professionals, small business owners, and high earning millennials.
How often do I review and update my financial plan?
We ensure your plan is reviewed and updated annually.
How do you meet with clients?
We typically meet with clients twice a year either in person at our Calgary office, or via zoom.
How do we work together?
We focus on you, your family, and your net worth. The service focus is advice, direction, and support.
The approach is liberating for all involved because there is no pressure to sell or avoid being sold.
Do you work with other professionals?
We coordinate between you and your team of providers (lawyers, accountants, tax experts, etc) to put plans into action.
When clients are in need of professional services we are happy to connect them to our network of specialist providers.
Do you do stand alone financial plans?
No. We do not offer one time financial plans.
We charge on a percentage of client investments that we manage, where the financial planning component is built into our overall service offering.
This means we can offer all-encompassing unbiased advice that is adapted to the continuous changes our clients experience in their life (be it saving for education, job loss or promotion, divorce, death, inheritance, retirement planning, caring for aging parents etc)
Our goal is to ensure clients have a comprehensive strategy that allows for the financial freedom to live according to their values, grow their wealth, and gives them the confidence their financial affairs are in order.
What can I expect at our first meeting?
This no-obligation, introductory meeting is an opportunity for us to get to know each other better, understand what is most important to you, and mutually decide if there is a strong foundation for working together.
This meeting can take place virtually or at our Calgary office.

