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10/13/2026

Many business owners are so focused on running the business that the financial side, and how it connects to their personal life, can get pushed aside.

A few moves worth knowing: how to pay yourself efficiently, why succession planning pays off when it starts early, and how the right structure can help protect what you’ve built for your family.

Every business owner’s situation is different, though. What works well for one can be the wrong fit for another, which is why these decisions are best made with an advisor who knows your full picture. If this has you thinking about your business, I’m here to help.

10/05/2026

50k done! I actually kept a New Year's resolution!
Back in January I told myself I'd do the Ride for Cancer this year. On the weekend, I did it: 51 km in just over two hours, with a couple of personal bests along the way.

A few weeks ago I asked for your support, and you showed up. Thank you to everyone who donated or sent a note. It meant more than you know, and it kept me pedalling when the legs started to complain.

I spend my days helping people grow their wealth. Rides like this remind me the most valuable kind is health, and the people in your corner.

09/28/2026

This past weekend, I was proud to be title sponsor for the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation Pickleball Tournament. What a great cause, amazing community and group of wonderful people!

In my world, we talk a lot about wealth, but ultimately, wealth is about having the ability to support the things that matter, including your health and your community.

Glad to be able to give back and support a great cause through a sport I’ve really enjoyed getting into.

09/17/2026

Hey Facebook peeps, I usually talk about business, wealth and financial planning on here. Today, I’m sharing something a little more personal. 🎀 🚵‍♀️

This year, I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone while doing something meaningful for myself, my family, my friends, my colleagues and our community here in Nova Scotia.

So, I committed to taking on a 50km bicycle ride in the BMO Ride for Cancer on October 3rd. I’ve been training throughout the year, and now I’m hoping to make all those kilometres count for something meaningful.

Like so many of us, cancer has touched the lives of people I care about. It has affected family, friends, colleagues and so many people throughout our community. This is my small way of doing something to help.

I’ve set a personal fundraising goal of $1,000, and I’m halfway there. If you’re able to donate, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every contribution helps support cancer care here in Nova Scotia, including the QEII, and comes with a tax receipt.

If you’d like to support my ride, you can donate here:

https://fundraise.yourrideforcancer.ca/s/5068/10563

Thank you to everyone who has already supported me. It truly means a lot. ❤️

09/16/2026

🍎 The tuition bill is coming sooner than you think.

September means back-to-school season, new routines, and another reminder of how fast kids grow up.

Planning for your children's post-secondary education starts long before the acceptance letter arrives. The right savings strategy, combined with thoughtful financial and insurance planning, can help create more options for their future.

Get ahead of it. Here are a few education planning ideas every parent should know.

07/01/2026

Grateful to call this beautiful country home. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

06/22/2026

Proud to be sponsoring a hole today at the RE/MAX IWK Golf Tournament in support of IWK Health. ⛳

A big part of wealth management is helping people think about the impact they want to have on their families, their communities, and the causes they care about.

Events like this are a great reminder that some of the most meaningful investments don't show up on a statement.

Looking forward to a great day on the course supporting an organization that makes a real difference for children, youth, and families across Atlantic Canada.

06/01/2026

People are living longer nowadays. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy at birth in 2024 was 76.5 years for males, 81.4 years for females, and 79 years for both sexes. But these averages don’t tell the whole story. Medical advances mean mor...

05/25/2026

Ok, Im jumping on the Pickleball bandwagon! This past weekend, I had the opportunity to be part of the Nova Scotia Pickleball Championships as a sponsor and representative of IG Wealth Management, proud title sponsor of Pickleball Canada.

For those who know me, sports have always been a huge part of my life, so being able to combine my work with something I genuinely enjoy was pretty special. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports for a reason. The energy, competition, and sense of community around it are amazing to see firsthand.

It was great meeting so many people throughout the weekend and supporting such a fun and active community here in Nova Scotia.

See you on the courts!

04/29/2026

Canada’s 2026 Spring Economic Update came out, and I read it so you don’t have to. Here are the highlights:
• Deficit is about $67B… still high, just not as high as expected
• Economy is expected to grow around 1% this year
• Continued heavy spending on housing and infrastructure
• CPP contributions expected to drop slightly starting in 2027
• A new government-backed investment fund to invest in Canadian companies and projects
That last one is interesting.
It’s essentially a step toward a sovereign-style wealth fund, where the government is taking a more active role in investing alongside private capital. Something to keep an eye on over time.
My take…
Not much has really changed.
We’re still running meaningful deficits, still relying on strong revenues to improve the optics, and still dealing with the same core issues like productivity and affordability.
From a planning perspective, this is the kind of environment where having a clear strategy matters. Policy is playing a bigger role in markets than it used to.

For more details on the update --> https://www.ig.ca/en/insights/2026-spring-economic-update

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