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Baun & Pate Investment Group

Our purpose at the Baun & Pate Investment Group is to provide our clients with the peace of mind of knowing they’re on track with their financial aspirations so they are free to focus their time and energy on what is most important to them.

Baun & Pate Investment Group finds an Award Winning Partner in Wellington-Altus

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2021 for leadership in strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture, and financials for sustainable growth.

Recognized as the top-rated* investment dealer in Canada in the 2024 Investment Executive Brokerage Report Card. Received top ratings in categories like products & support for high-net-worth clients, client onboarding tools and leadership team.

*Investment Executive 2024 Brokerage Report Card

 

Named Brokerage of the Year for our employee value proposition, advisor retention, client service, digital platforms and innovation.

Awarded 5-Star Wealth Management Firm for excellence in key areas supporting advisors’ businesses.

Forward-Thinking Solutions

Our solutions are tailored to your unique situation to bring you peace of mind, now and for the future.

Platinum Private Portfolios

A monitored, unified, managed account with access to world-class money managers diversified across geography, sector, and investment type.

Advice + Managed Platform

A holistic approach that combines advice from a registered portfolio manager with discretionary wealth management by advisors who meet high industry standards.

Traditional Brokerage

A commission-based brokerage option for clients who want to participate in their investments, whether corporate new issues, syndicated capital raises, individual stocks or bonds.

Experience + Independence

Our team at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth has a comprehensive perspective on wealth management. They represent years of expertise, consistency, stability and trust.

Holistic Wealth Advice

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth advisors are entrepreneurs who value an independent approach to investing and wealth management. It’s an approach that puts clients first.

News & Research

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Wealth Planning

Thoughts from our Wealth Planner – Probate Planning: A Double-Edged Sword

The costliest piece of advice is the one usually obtained for free. This is the first thing that comes to mind when I hear “so and so told me to do this to save on probate.” Don’t get me wrong, probate fee planning is important for those in high-fee provinces like British Columbia (1.4%) and Nova Scotia (1.7%), but even if you reside in areas with nominal fees like Alberta ($525), planning can potentially speed up the transition of your estate.

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Market Insights

October Market Insights: The Great Delusion

As we emerge from the shadow of COVID-19, a narrative of robust economic recovery has taken hold. Yet, beneath this veneer of stability lies a disconcerting truth; the fundamental issues that plagued the global economy before the pandemic remain largely unresolved. French critic and journalist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr’s adage resonates deeply with our current economic landscape.

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