Author: Markdale
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How Often Should Investors Review Their Portfolio?
How often should investors review their portfolio? And, when does it become too much or too little? Researchers have discovered that acting on a schedule with surprisingly long intervals is more sensible, even when transaction costs are low. In other words, excessively fussing over your portfolio is counterproductive, regardless of its affordability. Before we begin,…
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Values Based Wealth Management
Managing and transferring wealth across generations is a formidable challenge. And often, the most important element is the perspective of the family members, rather than any specific investment strategy. So, at our family office, we understand this journey is about more than just numbers and assets. It’s deeply rooted in values based wealth management that…
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Family Meetings for Wealth Management Success
Within wealth management, family meetings have emerged as a valuable tool for generational wealth transfer. Through our family office, we’ve seen a growing number of clients harness the power of family meetings to prepare their next generation for the responsibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. Here’s how and why these gatherings are transforming the wealth…
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Six Ways to Amplify Your Foundation’s Impact
To improve impact, it’s crucial that all charitable foundations continuously refine their approaches to increase their efficiency. Here, are six strategies to help your foundation amplify its impact: 1. Measure: Choose Metrics and Collect Data Just as businesses gauge their success through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), charitable foundations should select relevant metrics that capture their…
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Empowering Charities: Bookkeeping for Charitable Foundations
Bookkeeping for charitable foundations isn’t just a good practice—it’s pivotal. And thankfully, efficient bookkeeping for your charitable foundation can be easy. But for success, you need a partner who understands the specialized demands of charities to ensure your foundation maintains compliance. Before we begin, let’s put your financial knowledge to the test with our free financial…
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Multi-Generational Wealth Management: Strategies for Success
When it comes to multi-generational wealth management, is financial wealth the only capital worth cultivating? While financial capital is significant, considering various aspects of capital, including human capital and leadership, is essential to successfully transition wealth across generations. This post explores some strategies that can aid the transition of wealth to heirs and unearths the…
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Succession Planning for Private Foundations & DAFs
Private foundations are a popular avenue for many high net worth individuals who want to actualize their philanthropic ambitions. In Canada, we have over 6,000 registered private foundations and many more donor advised fund (“DAF”) accounts. But, while setting up a private foundation is an exciting milestone for many charitable donors, an embodiment of their…
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Simplicity and Success: The Power of Buy-and-Hold
In the ever-evolving world of investment strategies, it’s easy to get lost amidst the myriad of complex theories and tactics touted by experts. Yet, time and again, history has shown that there’s profound strength in foundational principles. At the heart of these principles lies the concept of buy-and-hold investing. This approach not only champions the…
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Buy-And-Hold Investing: A Forever Strategy?
In the era of digital trading platforms and zero-commission brokers, investors have never had it easier. With tools at our fingertips and little to no fees, we have the luxury of making stock market investments efficiently. However, with all these resources, a staggering number of both novice retail and seasoned professional investors still fall short…
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From Entrepreneur to Investor: Navigating the Transition
Congratulations! You’ve successfully sold your business. As you close one chapter of your entrepreneurial journey, a new horizon emerges: the world of wealth management and investment. Transitioning from an active business role to managing an investment portfolio is a distinct shift, both in terms of responsibilities and mindset. In this blog post, we’ll describe this…