Retirees

Now is your time to live life and have fun

Let us make life planning easy for you.

 

You love your children…..and your grandchildren

Our planning incorporates helping your family and the next generations.

 

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Retirees

Life is complicated, so is Wealth

We think about your financial planning 365 days a year, so you don’t have to.

 

Helping your community be a better place

Our planning includes philanthropy and magnifying your gifts to the charities you love and support.

 

Healthcare Professionals

 

Now is the time to turn this into a reality for you and your loved ones!!

 
YES, I want to get started today!

 

Rich In The News

 

How to take advantage of the best tax incentives in the world for your charitable donations.

Royal Columbia Hospital Foundation Magazine I Winter 2025 Edition

Rich shares strategies in his latest article to help people donating to charity take advantage of the world’s best tax incentives for their charitable donations. The article is featured on page 9 of "Your Health Matters" by The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.

Donate to Charity & Lower Your Taxes

Laurie Fox, Director, Will Power Campaign, Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) I 2024-06-24

Will Power is a campaign to help provide Canadians with information around giving a gift to charities in their wills. As a partner and someone who really supports this campaign, Rich was thrilled to be interviewed by Laurie Fox, Director, Will Power Campaign, Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). Check out the video: Donate to Charity & Lower your Taxes

Charitable Giving Strategies for Your Will

Technology for Living I 2024-06

Check out the article on page 13 of Technology for Living’s recent newsletter. As a Philanthropy and Financial Planning Expert, Rich was interviewed and shared valuable insights and tips on estate planning and leaving a legacy. Read the article here: Charitable Giving Strategies for Your Will - on page 13.

Is Cash Making a Comeback?

Morningstar.ca I 2024-03-05

Morningstar’s journalist, Ashley Redmond, recently contacted Rich. As a Senior Financial Planner and Financial Expert, she sought his insights regarding a recent study that uncovered an unexpected increase in cash transactions. Read the full article here: Is Cash Making a Comeback? 

 

 

Our Guiding Values

 

Purpose

Let us align your financial plan with your values and the reason you are here.

 

Family

Family is everything, so let us incorporate them into your planning.

 

Community

Sharing in your success with the less fortunate and improving your community is important to you. Planning for this is one of our favourite things.

 

Clarity

Planning with clarity illuminates where you are going and makes decision making easy.

Meet Our Team

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Focus on what matters and we will take care of the rest!

Special Report - Create Your Family’s Philanthropic Plan: 6 Key Steps to Consider

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The Most Commonly Asked Questions:

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Am I making smart decisions about my money?

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How do I help my children now and in the future?

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How do I reduce my taxes?

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How do I give to charities now and in my will?

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When life happens, who's there to guide me?

 

 
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In Our Community

Will Power Roundtable Event: Amplifying Charitable Giving Together

CI Assante Wealth Management |
Will Power is the biggest promotion of leaving a gift to charity for Canadians in history!! Recently, we hosted and sponsored a Will Power Roundtable Happy Hour event for participating charities, to provide updates, share ideas and explore new ways to amplify the campaign’s impact. A little wine never hurts to get the ideas flowing!! Charities, financial advisors and lawyers all across Canada can be part of the Will Power campaign. We are inspiring Canadians...

Royal Columbian Hospital’s Cheers to You Event

CI Assante Wealth Management |
We had an impressive turnout on Valentine's Day at Royal Columbian Hospital. We were proud to sponsor the "Cheers to You – Valentine’s Day 2025" staff appreciation event. Sweet treats and an incredible team made it a day to remember. We are thankful to all the staff who joined us and for all that they do.

Association of Fundraising Professionals Giving Hearts Awards

CI Assante Wealth Management |
Rich and Vincianne had the pleasure to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals Giving Hearts Awards on National Philanthropy Day. It was a great event. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Every one of them provides an inspiring story on how we can make our communities better! We especially want to congratulate Charlene Taylor from the UBC and Vancouver General Hospital Foundation and Salima Mawji from the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation on jointly winning...