Gardhouse Financial Counsel

Gardhouse Financial Counsel Tax planning, Debt Consolidation & Cash Management, Personal Insurance Planning, Investment Strategi

Gardhouse Financial Counsel provides unbiased advice in all areas of personal finance including small business start up, but generally areas of work fall into six main categories:
Debt and Money Management
Risk Management
Goal Funding and Wealth Accumulation
Tax and Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Larry Gardhouse on what would have been his 80th birthday.Together, we’ll rem...
08/28/2026

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Larry Gardhouse on what would have been his 80th birthday.

Together, we’ll remember the stories, friendships and many lives Larry touched throughout more than four decades in our community.

Tuesday, September 1 | 1–4 PM
Tributes at 2 PM
Meaford Hall, 2nd Floor, The Galleries

Family, friends, clients and colleagues are warmly invited to join us.

If you have a special photo or memory of Larry, please send it to [email protected].

With gratitude,
The Gardhouse Family & Gardhouse Financial Counsel Team

08/01/2026

Beyond the Headlines

Canada's economy grew again in May—but what does that actually mean for your finances?

Canada's GDP grew 0.3% in May, with growth driven by sectors including construction, manufacturing, finance, and real estate. While this is encouraging news and reinforces expectations that the Bank of Canada may keep interest rates steady, it's important to remember that one month's economic data shouldn't dictate your financial decisions.

Economic headlines will always come and go. Markets will rise and fall. The most successful financial plans are built to navigate changing conditions—not react to every news cycle.

At Gardhouse Financial Counsel, we believe in planning over predicting. Staying focused on your long-term goals is often the best strategy, regardless of the latest headline.

Have questions about what today's economic news means for your financial plan? We're always here to help.

📞 519-538-5541
🌐 gardhousefinancial.ca

07/31/2026

Blue Dolphin Pool🐬Free Swim Friday!
Join the Meaford Community for a FREE public swim July 31, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, thanks to our sponsor Gardhouse Financial Counsel. 🏊‍♂️☀

Municipality of Meaford Parks & Rec

07/29/2026

Retirement planning is about more than your finances—it's about giving your family clarity and confidence for the future.

Have you had the conversations that matter most?

✔️ What will retirement look like for you?
✔️ If one of you needed care, what would the plan be?
✔️ Are your wills and Powers of Attorney up to date?
✔️ Does someone know where your important documents are?
✔️ What legacy do you hope to leave for your family?

The best time to have these conversations is before they're needed. A thoughtful plan today can help reduce uncertainty and provide peace of mind for both you and the people you care about most.

At Gardhouse Financial Counsel, we're here to help you navigate these important discussions and create a plan that reflects your goals, your values, and your wishes.

📍 Gardhouse Financial Counsel
📞 519-538-5541
🌐 gardhousefinancial.ca

07/22/2026

Retirement planning is about more than your finances—it's about preparing your family for the future.

Before you retire, take the time to have the conversations that matter most:

✔️ What do we want retirement to look like?
✔️ How would we handle future healthcare needs?
✔️ Are our wills and important documents organized?
✔️ Do we have Powers of Attorney in place?
✔️ What legacy do we hope to leave for our family?

Having these discussions today can provide greater confidence and peace of mind tomorrow.

If you're ready to build a retirement plan that reflects your goals and protects the people you care about, we're here to help.

Sean Gardhouse, Financial Planner
Gardhouse Financial Counsel
📞 519-538-5541

Building a savings fund is a great first step — but are your savings working as hard as you are?From emergency funds and...
07/17/2026

Building a savings fund is a great first step — but are your savings working as hard as you are?

From emergency funds and short-term goals to long-term wealth building, the right investment strategy can help take your savings to the next level and keep you moving toward your financial goals with confidence.

Ready to explore your options? Chat with the team at Gardhouse Financial Counsel about investment strategies designed to fit your goals and timeline.

📞 519-538-5541

07/12/2026

A trip to Las Vegas for a skin condition? 🎰
Iguanas as daycare expenses? 🦎
Footballs tossed into the crowd as a business expense? 🏈

Canadians have tried claiming some interesting deductions over the years — but not all deductions pass the CRA test.

Understanding what you can and can't claim can help you avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary headaches at tax time.

At Gardhouse Financial Counsel, we've been helping clients navigate tax planning and deductions for over 40 years, so you can file with confidence.

📞 519-538-5541
📍 256 Sykes Street North, Meaford
🌐 gardhousefinancial.ca

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256 Sykes Street N
Meaford, ON
N4L1H9

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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