The Macenko Merkley Group

06/03/2026

Beyond financial value, your family business represents years of sacrifice, identity and legacy. Transferring a business to your adult children could be one of the most meaningful, yet complex, decisions you will make.

A successful succession plan starts long before retirement. Read the full article to explore strategies for preparing the next generation.

Beyond financial value, your family business represents years of sacrifice, identity and legacy. Transferring a business to your adult children could be one of the most meaningful, yet complex, decisions you will make. When handled well, succession could strengthen both the enterprise and family rel...

06/02/2026

In case you missed it: we're pleased to share that Paige Laurie has joined The Macenko Macenko Group as an administrative assistant. Paige previously worked with our team as a summer intern, and we're very glad to have her back in this new role. Please visit our website to learn more about Paige—she's an exceptional part of the team and a terrific support to our clients.

https://macenkomerkleygroup.com/meet-our-team/

06/01/2026

Canadian equities returned 0.68%, despite the decline in oil prices as Shopify and the railways overcame declines in energy companies

New market insights from Scotia Wealth Management are now live on our site.

This week’s highlights Strong earnings season drives returns as markets await geopolitical clarity Optimistic geopolitical headlines drive modest decline in yields Canada’s economy unexpectedly contracted for a second straight quarter U.S. data highlights softer growth alongside persistent infla...

05/29/2026

The Macenko Merkley Group is thrilled to welcome Christian Levy Wong as our 2026 summer intern! He'll be working alongside our team until September and has already proved to be a valuable addition to the office. Please visit our website to learn more about Christian, and leave a comment here to congratulate him on earning this role!

https://macenkomerkleygroup.com/meet-our-team/

05/29/2026

Canadians are enjoying longer and have more opportunities to build the lives we’ve always envisioned. With the rising length of retirement and rising costs of living—outliving your savings is a growing worry retiring Canadians need to navigate. Please visit our website to learn more and let us know if you have any questions. https://macenkomerkleygroup.com/ensuring-stability-in-your-senior-years-how-longevity-risk-can-impact-your-financial-planning/

05/28/2026

Huge thanks to Cam Clark and the team at Smithbuilt Hats for a terrific afternoon. Christian Levy Wong and Paige Laurie are now ready for the Calgary Stampede 2026!

05/28/2026

Education is one of the best investments you can make for your child’s future. Please visit our website for some tips on how to save for your children's education.

Every parent dreams of giving their children the best start in life—and education plays a huge role in that journey. With tuition and living costs rising, planning ahead is no longer optional, it’s essential.

05/27/2026

Over the past several decades, women in Canada have increased their financial influence through higher workplace participation, greater representation in leadership roles, and growing levels of business ownership, making proactive legacy planning increasingly important.

No matter your age, marital status or whether you have children, here are some key reasons women may want to prioritize estate and legacy planning.

Over the past several decades, women in Canada have increased their financial influence through higher workplace participation, greater representation in leadership roles, and growing levels of business ownership, making proactive legacy planning increasingly important.

05/25/2026

Global markets moved higher this week as geopolitics provided plenty of headlines but little news on forward momentum toward a concrete resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. While declining energy prices offered equity markets some reprieve, markets continue to digest the realities of elevated energy price.

New market insights from Scotia Wealth Management are now live on our site.

This week’s highlights Markets inch higher amid backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty Global rates hold steady amid eventful week Canadian inflation increases in April driven primarily by energy price; underlying inflation measures moderate Geopolitics continues to weigh on U.S. business optimism G...