Gibbings Aylward Group

06/14/2026

Sunday morning thought: One of the biggest financial mistakes we see isn't making the wrong decision, it's waiting too long to make an important one.

Rod's last blog and WiSE Words podcast episode, The Cargo Ship Turn, explores why the best financial course corrections happen long before they feel necessary.

Perfect for your morning coffee☕ . Check it out here:
https://www.gibbingsaylwardgroup.ca/perspectives-wealth-blog?cid=connect:orgsoc:0:gibayl26:0:0:20260413:0:0:gibscl-psts

If you’re making big financial decisions (around your business, your family, or your legacy) this is where we unpack them. We write about the questions that actually come up in real conversations, and how the right structure can change the outcome more than most people expect.

06/12/2026

For 100 years, IG Wealth Management has been part of the stories, milestones, and aspirations of Canadians from coast to coast.

On June 18, we're bringing Canadians together for a special virtual celebration featuring Rick Mercer and Alan Doyle. Through humour, music, and storytelling, they'll share the experiences, values, and perspectives that make Canada unique.

We invite you to join us for an evening that celebrates community, resilience, and the Canadian spirit.

Live Webinar Event: Stories, Songs and The Canadian Spirit: An evening with Rick Mercer and Alan Doyle
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 🕐 5:00 pm PT
🔗 Register now: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5272391/3395F1A05EDC94D16E74885A71FC2F63?partnerref=RO04RodGibbings

06/10/2026

For 100 years, IG Wealth Management has been part of the stories, milestones, and aspirations of Canadians from coast to coast.

On June 18, we're bringing Canadians together for a special virtual celebration featuring Rick Mercer and Alan Doyle. Through humour, music, and storytelling, they'll share the experiences, values, and perspectives that make Canada unique.

We invited you to join us for an evening that celebrates community, resilience, and the Canadian spirit.

Live Webinar Event: Stories, Songs and The Canadian Spirit: An evening with Rick Mercer and Alan Doyle
📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 🕐 5:00 pm PT
🔗 Register now: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5272391/3395F1A05EDC94D16E74885A71FC2F63?partnerref=RO04RodGibbings

06/09/2026

Here are three key people you’ll see in your planning journey: Rod, John-Gary, and Jakob. They work together to bring clarity, momentum, and confident decisions to your plan.

• Rod Gibbings (Executive Financial Consultant): Rod helps clients connect wealth to freedom and long-term confidence, guided by a simple belief: success and security are not the same thing.

• John-Gary Aylward (Senior Consultant): John-Gary brings calm clarity to decisions that carry emotional weight, helping families move forward without feeling rushed.

• Jakob Reichert (Financial Consultant): Jakob explains decisions in plain language and helps clients sort what matters most when options feel complex or emotional.

• Julie Steele: The calm centre of the client experience. She listens carefully, tracks details, and makes sure timelines, notes, and next steps are handled with care.

• Katie English (Practice Manager): Katie keeps the practice running smoothly by coordinating the moving parts behind the scenes. She manages time-sensitive requests, follows through on details, and keeps clients informed so nothing gets missed. When something needs to be sorted out, she takes ownership quickly and makes sure it gets done.

• Nicole Germano (Executive Assistant): Brings order and precision to documentation, deadlines, coordination, and compliance, so nothing gets missed and issues are handled early.

• Danielle Van Raalte (Marketing Specialist): Helps clients understand the breadth of support available, sharing information thoughtfully and at the right pace so you always know what’s possible.

Meet the Gibbings Aylward Group team: https://ow.ly/uuVp50Z6nxN

This is what we mean by a coordinated approach: multiple steady voices, one shared direction.

06/04/2026

Our new site and new name are built around the clearest outcome we see for clients: freedom.

Freedom shows up when your plan is coordinated and you can clearly see the road ahead.

That’s what we work toward every day—helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and more space to live fully.

06/02/2026

Opportunities to hear from leaders of this calibre don't come along often.

As part of IG Wealth Management's 100th anniversary celebrations, we're pleased to invite you to an exclusive conversation with André Desmarais, Deputy Chairman of Power Corporation of Canada and Power Financial Corporation.

Discover how entrepreneurial thinking, long-term vision, and strategic planning help build legacies that endure for generations.

Live Webinar Event: Building Legacy: The Entrepreneurial Mindset with Power Corporation's André Desmarais
📅 Thursday, June 04, 2026 | 🕐 11:00 am PT
🔗 Register now: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5272382/27033D008A2493C47BECD7647366FEE6?partnerref=RO04RodGibbings

06/01/2026

Thank you.

To everyone who walked, donated, fundraised, shared our posts, or supported the 2026 IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in any way, thank you for helping make a difference.

We were honoured to walk alongside clients, friends, family members, and community partners in support of individuals and families affected by dementia. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps provide vital programs, caregiver support, education, and research that improve lives right here in our community.

05/29/2026

The impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia reaches far beyond a diagnosis. In our experience working with clients who faced a diagnosis, it affects families, friendships, caregivers, and entire communities.

That’s why our team at Gibbings Aylward Group Private Wealth Management is proud to participate in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on Sunday, May 31.

The funds raised through this event stay local, helping provide programs, education, support services, and research for families throughout BC and Yukon.

There's still time to register and we'd love to have you join our team for the walk. Every step forward helps create a stronger support system for those facing dementia.

You can register to walk with us, or donate if your situation permits, at our Gibbings Aylward Group team page. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/xVBV50Z0rVH

Together, we can help bring comfort, connection, and hope to more families.

05/26/2026

We have a new blog from Rod Gibbings that’s especially relevant in today’s environment. Our latest article focuses on something we see often. Over decades, we've noticed a common thread that when markets feel stable and life is busy, it’s easy to postpone important financial conversations.

We hear things like, “We’ll revisit that later.” Or, “We still have time.” And, “Nothing needs to change right now.”

But proactive planning is rarely about reacting to visible problems. It’s about positioning early, while options and flexibility are still wide open.

Rod’s newest article, “When patience pays: Steering finances with intention,” uses a powerful cargo ship analogy to explain why successful wealth planning often starts long before change feels necessary.

It's a thoughtful read for business owners, retirees, and families thinking about the bigger picture.

You can check it out here: https://ow.ly/CVkB50Z3RtZ

See how steady, proactive financial planning helps protect retirement, estate, and business decisions before urgency takes over.

05/24/2026

Next week, on Sunday, May 31st, our team at Gibbings Aylward Group Private Wealth Management will be walking in support of the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s.

Funds raised stay in our local community to provide vital programs, education, support services, and research that make a meaningful difference for local families facing this journey.

We would be honoured to have your support. Whether you choose to donate, join our team, or walk alongside us, every contribution helps create hope and support for those affected by dementia.

You can register to walk with us, or donate if your situation permits, at our Gibbings Aylward Group team page. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/ules50Z0rUy

Thank you for helping us make a difference.