Employee Spotlight: Carissa Williams
We are happy to welcome Carissa Williams back from maternity leave. Carissa is starting a new role with our team at Cresco Wealth Management. We asked her a few questions to help you get to know her better. Carissa, welcome back from maternity leave! We want to know all the sweet baby details. How is […]
Coming This September: A Luxury Tax On Vehicles
Are you planning on purchasing a luxury vehicle in the coming months? Be aware that as of this fall, you are likely to experience an increase in the cost of certain luxury vehicles. While final legislation has yet to be enacted at the time of writing, the federal government quietly released revised draft proposals in […]
June Market Insights: The Fed, From Tragedy to Rebirth?
Just Follow the Path of the Credit Markets Download this article as a PDF. “Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.” — Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock once suggested that drama is life with the dull parts cut out. Given the state of the financial markets, this has never been more relevant than it […]
An Added Layer of Protection For Investors
Nominate Your Trusted Contact Person With a rise in sophisticated cybercrimes and with increasing concerns over the financial well-being of investors, especially as we age, the “trusted contact person” (TCP) has been introduced to help provide an extra layer of protection. The TCP is someone you appoint and for which we have your written consent […]
Economic and Tax Highlights from the 2022 Federal Budget
Download this article as a PDF. “These three pillars – investing in people, investing in green transition, and investing in innovation and productivity – will create jobs and prosperity today and build a stronger economic future for our children.” On April 7, 2022, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland […]
Navigating Uncertainty: Keeping Perspective During Volatile Times
Recent market volatility has prompted some investors to rethink their perspective on risk. However, reacting to short-term market fluctuations is not usually advised. Instead, we continue to focus on the importance of having a plan in place with a view for the longer term, making prudent adjustments and rebalancing a portfolio where required. Here are […]
My Business Magazine Feature Article
“Building wealth goes beyond simply investing” Long before Dean Bradshaw began his career in wealth management, he planned to become a professional golfer. Fresh out of high school, Dean left his hometown of Calgary, Alberta for the greens of Victoria, B.C. where he could pursue his passion full time. But as most golfers will attest, […]
Azeem Virjee Retirement Announcement
We wish to share with you all, that Azeem Virjee, Senior Investment Advisor has officially retired from his position at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and Cresco Wealth Management. Azeem felt that the time was right to move onto the next chapter of his life to focus on his health and to make family time a priority. […]
Selecting an Advisor
How to choose the right investment advisor for you. Many people know they need an investment advisor but don’t understand where to start, where to go, what’s important or what to say. Our advice? Ask questions—lots of questions. The more you ask, the more you’ll learn. The more you learn, the better equipped you’ll be […]
Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors
We are so proud to announce that Dean Bradshaw from Cresco Wealth Management, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth has been recognized on the Globe and Mail’s inaugural ranking of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors. This new list is designed to celebrate excellence in our industry and to highlight for investors the best financial support available across the country. […]