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How Canada Works

By: Adrian Blake and Trevor miller
  • Summary

  • Each episode we talk to an expert who knows way more than we do. Want to know why food prices are so expensive, or if you really need to scrub out the recycling before putting it in the bin - so do I! I use my resources, and my resources resources to ask all the questions that we need to know to live our best Canadian life.
    Adrian Blake and Trevor miller
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Episodes
  • Why Financial Advisors Leave Big Financial Institutions, with Ashley Morais Investment Advisor (Mutual Fund Restricted) at Harbourfront Wealth Management
    Jul 4 2024

    Welcome to the second episode of How Canada Works! Our guest today is Ashley Morais, who has had a rich career as a Financial Advisor at several institutions such as TD and RBC Wealth Management. We’re excited to welcome her to the Cherry Hill Private Wealth - Harbourfront Wealth Management team.


    With Ashley, we discuss her career trajectory, what deterred her from continuing to work at big financial institutions, why she chose Harbourfront Wealth Management as her new home, client loyalty, the differences between having your wealth managed by a large institution versus a small one, and much more!


    Tune in.


    Connect with our Hosts:

    Adrian’s LinkedIn

    Trevor’s LinkedIn


    Connect with our Guest:

    Ashley’s LinkedIn


    Connect with Cherry Hill Private Wealth, a trade name of Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc.

    https://www.cherryhillprivatewealth.ca/https://www.harbourfrontwealth.com


    Timestamps:
    00:35 - Introducing Ashley and her impressive journey in the financial industry.

    01:27 - Why Ashley Chose Harbourfront

    04:52 - Discussing client reactions to Ashley's transition and their loyalty to her.

    05:37 - Transitioning to Harbourfront

    06:56 - Exploring the deep trust Ashley has built with her clients over the years.

    08:32 - Benefits of Moving to Harbourfront

    11:27 - Ashley addresses common client concerns about moving to a smaller institution.

    12:45 - Ensuring clients their investments remain stable and secure during the transition.

    14:02 - Ashley explains the additional investment opportunities now available to her clients.

    16:20 - Client Reactions to More Choices

    18:15 - Addressing concerns about the safety of clients' money at Harbourfront.
    19:48 - Discussing the role of National Bank Independent Network as a custodian.

    21:34 - Diverse Investment Options

    23:45 - Client Commitment to Moving Over to Harbourfront.

    24:26 - Clients Bringing Investments 'In Kind'

    25:20 - Continuity in Client Relationships

    26:02 - Addressing Concerns About Harbourfront

    27:32 - Custodian Assurance

    28:39 - Options for GICs and Cash Investments

    29:59 - Client Stories and Feedback

    30:59 - Wrapping Up

    Let’s schedule a call to meet each other and see if we can help you achieve a financial roadmap that helps you create a financial plan that focuses on what, and whom, means the most to you.

    ⁠Book a consultation call here.⁠


    We'd love to hear from you.

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    33 mins
  • Breaking Travel Planning Stereotypes, with Jill Fost Owner of Custom Adventures Inc.
    Jun 19 2024

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of How Canada Works! Our first guest is the incredible Jill Fost, Owner of Custom Adventures Inc. Jill has been immersed in the travel industry since 2001, dedicating her career to curating adventurous experiences for her clients. In 2017, she established Custom Adventures Inc. with the mission to craft personalized adventures beyond the realm of mass-market tourism.

    Join us in this episode as we delve into Jill’s innovative approach to travel planning, navigating destination selection, overcoming post-COVID travel challenges, debunking age-related misconceptions in travel decisions, and much more.

    Tune in—you won’t want to miss out on this enlightening conversation!


    Connect with our Hosts:

    Adrian’s LinkedIn

    Trevor’s LinkedIn


    Connect with our Guest:

    Jill’s LinkedIn

    Custom Adventure’s Website


    Connect with Cherry Hill Private Wealth, a trade name of Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc.

    https://www.cherryhillprivatewealth.ca/

    https://www.harbourfrontwealth.com


    Timestamps:

    00:38 - Welcome to our first episode!

    00:47 - Introducing today’s guest, Jill Fost

    02:22 - Jill’s unique approach to travel planning

    04:50 - What is Custom Travel Planning?

    06:20 - How to select a country to travel to!

    08:35 - Is Custom Traveling expensive?

    10:50 - Post-Covid Traveling

    14:00 - Bucket List Destinations

    15:57 - Traveling North America

    18:40 - Avoid this when traveling

    19:45 - Age doesn’t matter for having an adventure!

    21:10 - Jill’s top destinations

    25:50 - Jill’s nightmare travel stories

    30:26 - Jill’s top cycling destinations

    31:20 - Thank you for coming, Jill

    32:00 - Wrapping Up


    We'd love to hear from you.


    Let’s schedule a call to meet each other and see if we can help you achieve a financial roadmap that helps you create a financial plan that focuses on what, and whom, means the most to you.


    Book a consultation call here.

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    40 mins

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