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AI & Financial Planning

Artificial intelligence is changing how financial planning works - and at Access, we want you to understand exactly how.

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AI & Financial Planning

Artificial intelligence is changing how financial planning works - and at Access, we want you to understand exactly how.

Understanding Performance Returns

When you open your investment statement, you may notice two performance numbers that look surprisingly different - even though they

Your Home Is Not Your Best Investment

It's one of the most deeply held beliefs in Canada: that owning a home is the smartest investment you can

What’s In Your Junk Drawer

Most people have the financial equivalent of a junk drawer. They have TFSAs, RRSPs, GICs, RESPs, pensions, CPP, houses, mortgages,

Give more, pay less: the case for donating your winners directly to charity

Selling an appreciated investment before donating the proceeds can quietly cost you - and the charity - thousands. There’s a

When Volatility Returns: positioning over reaction

Volatility has returned to markets, and with it the familiar temptation to do something – anything – in response. But

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Helping a Widow Find Clarity, Confidence, and a Plan Forward

When Margaret came to Access, she had recently lost her husband of more than three decades. He had managed every

Consolidating a Business Owner’s Financial Life – and Unlocking a Clearer Path Forward

Jason and Michelle came to Access in their mid-40s with a thriving manufacturing business, three children, and $6M in investible

Building a Generational Wealth Strategy for a Busy Physician

Dr. Natasha came to Access shortly after inheriting more than $15M from her father's estate. A practicing family physician with

Reducing Estate Tax for a Business Owner – and Keeping the Cottage in the Family

When Brian and Joyce came to Access, they were two to five years from retirement and a business exit, with