Grada Lynne Johnson, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

10/30/2026

Wrapping up my third fiscal year as an Investment Advisor at Dominion Securities amid the U.S. election market turbulence and an unprecedented Crypto hack has not been a boring morning. Appreciating our virtual platform for supporting client conversations today, looking forward to planning a new year next week and available to chat about any of your questions - hopefully Halloween weekend won't be as scary!

10/30/2026

The conflict in the Middle East and its impact on markets has been understandably concerning for investors. It's important to remember that those who stay invested during volatile markets tend to perform better over the long-term than those that don't.

10/21/2026

Vancouver Economic Alliance’s 20th Annual Summit is here! Thank you to everyone who came to our welcome event this afternoon!

10/15/2026

Many business owners will need to navigate not only how much there business is worth, but how much of that value is accessible. I'm so excited to share this panel event announcement - it's been a passion project for me to coordinate a welcome event to this year's Vancouver Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo! Please join us at VIEA October 20 at 2 pm for a conversation on how to sustain, scale, and sell your business - RSVP through the QR code below!

10/07/2026

Another day well spent travelling to Vancouver for RBC Global Asset Management's Fall Investment Forum. With volatility back in the market it was valuably timely to hear from speakers on fixed income challenges, AI disruptions, alternatives, emerging market ideas and Canadian Equity expectations. Huge thank you to Erin Grant for hosting us - was a pleasure to represent the North Island with Markus, Sean and Brian!

10/07/2026

Managing wealth is rarely about a single answer, and that’s why human connections still matter in wealth planning.

A tax move today can change retirement income years from now. A succession strategy can ripple into estate planning or family dynamics. Look at one decision in isolation and you might solve the immediate problem while creating a new one down the line.

That's the human element and where I can help. I know you, your goals, your family, and the story behind the numbers.

Through RBC Family Office Services, I can introduce you to lawyers, accountants, tax specialists, and succession and philanthropic advisors and keep everyone working together as one coordinated team.

Reach out if you want to have a conversation about wealth planning.

Why human connections still matter in wealth planning.

09/25/2026

Was the Canada Investment Summit worth the effort? The true measure of its impact won’t be known for years, through deal flows and, ultimately, economic growth. But in the short term at least, it sent a new message to the world, that Canada has capital ambitions. Read 10 takeaways from John Stackhouse, SVP, Office of the CEO at RBC from the event.

The summit sent a new message to the world: Canada has capital ambitions.

09/17/2026

Planning for a longer life is about more than financial foresight. It’s about health, wellness, and the support systems that let us and our loved ones live with dignity and peace of mind. Dementia is one of the realities many Canadian families will face, and having a plan, both care-wise and financially, can help you prepare for how that chapter unfolds.

In this recent episode of The Hart of It All, host Teri Hart speaks with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, CEO of the Brainwell Institute, about the Ontario Dementia Task Force and its mission to transform dementia care across the province. They discuss why families need clear guidance, assessments, and support long before caregiver burnout or crisis sets in, and they challenge the misconceptions that still surround dementia today.

I encourage you to give this episode a listen.

Apple: https://apple.co/46vFkrr

Spotify: https://bit.ly/479pq69

09/16/2026

What's expected for the Canadian economy heading into the last quarter of 2026? It’s been quite the summer with trade tensions in full swing, but Canada’s growth has also been resilient. RBC Economics tackles everything from the trade war, consumers spending through higher energy costs to growth in commodity rich provinces, and the odds of earlier rate hikes from the BoC and more in their Quarterly Canadian Outlook:

We remain cautiously optimistic the Canadian economy will improve on a per-person basis despite re-escalated trade risks and persistently high energy prices.

09/15/2026

Voter concerns leading up to the election are wide-ranging. RBC Capital Markets equity analysts seem mostly unfazed by the election scenarios. We assess the state of House and Senate control and recommend investors focus on what matters more.