News and resources for Canada's top financial advisors
Estate Planning
Misappropriation of your money, lost family treasures, and feuding heirs are every business owner’s biggest nightmare. Here’s how to ensure you pick the best manager for your estate
By James Dolan |July 17, 2012
4 min read
A corporate finance advisor puts together the perfect purchase package
By John Lorinc |July 16, 2012
3 min read
Market Insights
I recently found out one of the largest advisory teams in the country isn’t offering mutual fund corporation structures, or corporate-class funds, to clients. Even though these structures are more tax-efficient, these advisors simply sell investments without considering tax planning.
By Keith Pangretitsch |July 16, 2012
2 min read
How to duck a knockout blow to your estate
By Ian Harvey |July 13, 2012
6 min read
Tax News
Tax season is over. But that doesn’t mean your clients should forget about their taxes until next year.
By Michelle Munro |July 11, 2012
Laying the foundation for an employee buy-out
By Deborah Aarts |July 10, 2012
5 min read
If a disabled client receives an inheritance, it can interfere with federal and provincial social assistance benefits. So you must do special planning to prevent any erosion of benefits, while allowing assets to build for the future.
By Carol Bezaire |July 5, 2012
A leading property insurer shares the following tips and considerations for making sure your cottage getaways are both fun and safe this season.
By Neal Muschett |July 5, 2012
Industry
Americans in Canada can come out of hiding now that the IRS is offering amnesty to delinquent tax filers.
By Melissa Shin |July 4, 2012
Most advisors don’t know the cost of a funeral. “I’ve been doing this 14 years, and every financial person says a funeral costs $10,000,” says funeral director Kat Downey.
By Melissa Shin |July 3, 2012
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