by Brent Vandermeer | Aug 6, 2019 | CP Insights
This commentary is more technical in nature than what we usually write. We suspect some of you, our clients, may not fully read it all and that’s okay – we won’t be insulted. The quick summary is this: bond markets and stock markets usually move opposite to each...
by Brent Vandermeer | Dec 21, 2018 | CP Insights
Markets have become more turbulent again, not that we should be surprised. In fact, opportunities are now becoming more apparent and for that, we are excited as it will help us grow your portfolio. However, we also recognize that the larger ups and downs can be very...
by Erin Gendron | Nov 27, 2018 | CP Insights
From the desk of Erin Gendron… In October, Financial Planners Standard Council (FPSC), Canada’s governing body for financial planning conducted a survey* of over 1500 Canadians. They found that 41% of Canadians lack confidence in their financial affairs. 33% of...
by Erin Gendron | Jun 5, 2018 | CP Insights
From the desk of Erin Gendron… This is a message for our younger clients or those who are “young at heart”. Insurance: Something no one enjoys talking about, but a ‘must have’ conversation. We feel a sense of responsibility to have this...
by Brent Vandermeer | May 16, 2018 | CP Insights
Don’t Look Now…but U.S. stocks are in a decided uptrend as a period of market anxieties appear to have faded—at least for the moment. There are a number of factors that investors say are underpinning the recent resurgence in risk-taking that’s lifted the...
by Erin Gendron | Feb 27, 2018 | CP Insights
From the desk of Erin Gendron… At the beginning of the year, over 1500 randomly selected Canadians were polled on their retirement goals and expectations. How do your retirement goals and savings stack up against these findings? Not quite sure if you’re on...
