August Market Insights by James Thorne: The Case for Deflation
The Case for Deflation: Central Banks & Princes of the Yen Download this article as a PDF. “Central banks have the power to create economic, political and social change.” — Princes of the Yen, 2003. In his book, Princes of the Yen, Richard Werner warns us to never underestimate the central bank’s ability to achieve its agenda[1]. He […]
July Market Insights by James Thorne
Meme Stocks, Millennials and The Fourth Turning Download this article as a PDF. “We are the middle children of history…raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact. And we’re very, very pissed off.” — Fight Club, 1999. […]
Advanced Wealth Planning Group – Investing in a Corporation
For business owners or incorporated practitioners with surplus funds not required to meet lifestyle needs or for reinvestment in the business or practice, the question becomes how to maximize the value of these funds. Depending on personal marginal tax rates the tax cost to withdraw these funds can be significant. One method to defer personal income tax on surplus funds is to invest within the corporation.
June Market Insights by James Thorne
Welcome to the Matrix: Cryptocurrencies Download this article as a PDF. “Denial is the most predictable of all human responses.” — The Architect, The Matrix, 1999. In The Matrix, one of the top cyberpunk movies of all time1, the protagonist, Neo, is offered the option of a red or blue pill by the […]
Wellington-Altus Welcomes Industry Veteran Gary Mayzes to Leadership Team
WINNIPEG and TORONTO, May 27, 2021/CNW/ – Wellington-Altus Private Wealth (Wellington-Altus) announced today that Gary Mayzes will join the firm as Senior Vice-President & Regional Manager, AB, SK, MB, effective June 1. Gary has more than 30 years of experience in advisory, branch management, regional management and head office executive roles, bringing a wide breadth of expertise […]
Wellington-Altus Again Ranked Best Investment Advisory Firm in Canada
WINNIPEG and TORONTO, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ – Wellington-Altus Private Wealth (Wellington-Altus) has been rated as the number-one overall investment advisory firm in the 2021 Brokerage Report Card, conducted by industry publication, Investment Executive—marking the second consecutive year in the top spot. With an overall rating of 9.8 and nearly a full point above the competition, the results reaffirm […]