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Essential Wealth Group Nicky Trasias, CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor

Essential Wealth Group | iA Private Wealth Inc. operates.

Nikoletta Trasias, CFP® Certified Financial Planner Professional and Investment Advisor

iA Private Wealth Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. Essential Wealth Group is a personal tradename used by Nicky Trasias.

Same table, same chaos, same love. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. 🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.
10/12/2026

Same table, same chaos, same love. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. 🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.

This past week I had the opportunity to tune in virtually to Fidelity FOCUS in Nashville 💻⭐️As a financial advisor, I’m ...
10/07/2026

This past week I had the opportunity to tune in virtually to Fidelity FOCUS in Nashville 💻⭐️

As a financial advisor, I’m always looking for opportunities to learn from industry leaders and bring new perspectives back to my practice. While I couldn’t be in Nashville in person, I was able to follow along virtually and take plenty of notes along the way.

A few of the topics that stood out to me were the evolving role of Al in financial advice, changing investor expectations, market perspectives, and the importance of continuing to adapt as an advisor. There were lots of valuable insights and reminders about keeping the client experience at the centre of everything we do.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, reflect, and bring these ideas back to my work at Essential Wealth Group.

Meet our Fall 2026 interns! 🍂We’re excited to welcome Liv F, Olivia G, and Julia to Essential Wealth Group this semester...
09/25/2026

Meet our Fall 2026 interns! 🍂

We’re excited to welcome Liv F, Olivia G, and Julia to Essential Wealth Group this semester! All three are currently studying at Wilfrid Laurier University and are bringing fresh perspectives and plenty of energy to the office.

We’re so pleased to have them on the team and can’t wait to see all they accomplish throughout the semester! 💼✨

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rachel Martin, Head of Practice Management at Mackenzie Investments, and Bra...
09/23/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rachel Martin, Head of Practice Management at Mackenzie Investments, and Brandon Booth, Experienced Sales & Business Development Professional, for an insightful conversation about Al and how we can use it to work smarter and more efficiently.

One of our key takeaways was the Role → Task → Format framework, which is a simple way to give Al better direction and get more effective results.

It was also a great learning opportunity for our interns, giving them firsthand insight into how Al is being used in the financial industry and how they can incorporate it into their own work.

Thank you, Rachel and Brandon, for sharing your expertise with our team!

09/18/2026

A fantastic few days in Calgary at the Fueling Growth Summit! 🧲

From conversations around cybersecurity, insurance and estate planning, investments, and the future of AI for advisors, there was so much to learn and take away from the experience.

I was also grateful for the opportunity to speak at the main stage of the Advisor Panel about the value of hiring interns and the impact these opportunities can have for both students and firms.

Overall, it was a fantastic few days in Calgary, filled with valuable conversations, new perspectives, and plenty of ideas to bring back with me. A sincere thank you to Adam Elliot for the opportunity to attend and for making the experience so valuable. I was also proud to see iAPW partner with MindFuel as a Community Giving and Charity Partner, helping support their work to inspire and engage Canadian youth in STEM.

A new month, new adventures, and plenty to look forward to! We’re celebrating a great co-op season filled with new exper...
09/11/2026

A new month, new adventures, and plenty to look forward to! We’re celebrating a great co-op season filled with new experiences, learning, laughs, and lots of memories!
Good luck ladies with your next endeavours!

Back-to-school season is almost here!A friendly reminder that fall tuition payment deadlines are coming up. If you’re pl...
08/19/2026

Back-to-school season is almost here!

A friendly reminder that fall tuition payment deadlines are coming up. If you’re planning to use RESP funds, now is a great time to review upcoming deadlines and make sure everything is in place.

Have questions about accessing your RESP? Our team is here to help.

A proud mentor moment! Olivia interned with us at EWG before heading to a co-op at Fidelity, and the growth has been inc...
08/18/2026

A proud mentor moment!
Olivia interned with us at EWG before heading to a co-op at Fidelity, and the growth has been incredible to watch.
She’s back with us in September, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Congrats, Olivia!!!
We’re so proud!!!
Hear about her experience in her own words. View full video. Link in bio.

Fidelity Canada 🇨🇦 Liv Francis

07/31/2026

Why the elephant?

Walk through our office and you’ll notice elephants everywhere. On shelves, in artwork, and throughout our space. They’re more than just décor, they reflect our philosophy.

In 1992, iA Financial Group adopted the elephant as its symbol, representing wisdom, attentiveness, responsibility, strength, and stability. At Essential Wealth Group, those values continue to guide how we support our clients.

Elephants are known for their intelligence, remarkable memory, and purposeful movements. They don’t rush, they move with intention, guided by experience. That’s the same thoughtful approach we bring to financial planning.

Real wealth isn’t built overnight. It’s built the way an elephant walks: steadily, deliberately, and with a clear sense of direction.

It’s a daily reminder of the kind of guidance we strive to provide steady, thoughtful, and built for the long walk.

Now tell us... how many elephants did you count in the video?

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129 Park Street
Waterloo, ON
N2L1Y4

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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