The holiday season is a time for giving, and at the Baun & Pate Investment Group (BPIG), we’re excited to bring back our 12 Days of Giving for 2024.
In place of sending Christmas cards, we are continuing a tradition that aligns with our core values as active members of the Calgary community. Over the course of 12 days, we will highlight a charity selected by a member of our team—one that holds personal significance to them and truly embodies the spirit of Calgary and the essence of giving back. Thanks to the generosity of Michael Pate and Craig Baun, each of these organizations will receive a $1,000 donation to support the meaningful work they do in our community.
On the tenth day of giving, Joanna Pate, our Associate, nominated Calgary Food Bank.
Why? “Donating to the Calgary Food Bank is an impactful way to support people in the local community who are experiencing food insecurity,” said Joanna. With the rising cost of living, many individuals and families find it challenging to afford necessities, and the demand for food assistance has increased significantly. The Calgary Food Bank serves as a vital resource, providing emergency food hampers to those in need, which include healthy, balanced meals. Donations help ensure that these hampers remain stocked and ready for anyone facing sudden financial hardship, such as job loss, unexpected medical expenses, or other emergencies.
Furthermore, the Calgary Food Bank is a trusted and efficient organization, utilizing donations to maximize their reach and impact. They work closely with local agencies, charities, and social programs to ensure resources are effectively distributed to people in need. Their collaborative approach means that donations do more than just provide meals—they also support efforts that address the root causes of hunger. By giving to the Calgary Food Bank, donors contribute to a network of support that not only feeds individuals but also works to improve their long-term stability and well-being.
“Especially during the holidays, I wish to help as many families as possible with this donation. Ensuring more individuals will have food to share with those closest to them is the primary goal. Hopefully, it will relieve a fraction of the hardship they are currently experiencing” said Joanna.
Please follow along on our LinkedIn page and our website as we highlight a new charity every business day until December 24th.
From the entire team at the Baun & Pate Investment Group, we wish you and your family a very happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and were able to enjoy some quality time with friends and family. As we begin the new year, we wanted to share a brief update on how markets finished the fourth quarter, reflect on the strong results from 2025, and outline our outlook for the year ahead.
We have some exciting news to share with you. After much thought and reflection, Baun & Pate Investment Group has a new name: Aspire Wealth Partners.
Congratulations to Baun & Pate Investment Group for being recognized as a 5-Star Advisory Team with Wealth Professional Canada Magazine.
History does not move in straight lines. Markets ricochet between excess and restraint in violent cycles, a truth American economist Peter Bernstein hammered home and one investors are again being forced to relearn. The foundation for the 2026 investment thesis is that with interest payments on U.S. debt now exceeding annual defense spending, the fiscal constraint has become too binding to ignore, and structural adjustment is no longer optional. We have no choice but to adjust; the system is in a state of flux.
The holiday season is all about giving, and at Aspire Wealth Partners, we are thrilled
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