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Craig Baun Recognized as one of Wealth Professional Canada Magazine’s Top 50 Advisors 2023

By Baun & Pate Investment Group
March 8, 2023

Congratulations to Craig Baun for being recognized as one of Wealth Professional Canada Magazine’s Top 50 Advisors 2023.

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