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Why High-Income Earners Should Consider a Wage Loss Replacement Plan

Blog, Disability Insurance
Protect your high-income earners with a Wage Loss Replacement Plan (WLRP)—a tax-efficient, customizable disability insurance solution that provides direct, portable benefits without out-of-pocket costs for employees. Ideal for business owners and professionals, a WLRP helps attract and retain top talent while safeguarding income and retirement savings in the event of illness or injury.
September 15, 2026
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Divorce and Your Financial Plan: Navigating Asset Division Fairly

Blog, Estate Planning, Family, Insurance, Life Insurance
Divorce is one of life's most significant financial turning points. While the emotional impact often takes center stage, the financial consequences can be just as profound. A financial plan that may have worked well for a couple can suddenly require a complete overhaul when two households replace one. The good news is that with careful planning and a fair approach to dividing assets, both parties can move forward with greater financial stability and confidence.
September 3, 2026
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Different types of life insurance explained

Blog, Insurance
Whether you already have life insurance or are looking to get some, it’s essential to be familiar with the four most common kinds of life insurance available. Getting the best type of life insurance for you ensures that you are getting the coverage you want while providing financial protection for you and your family. These are the four most common kinds of life insurance: • Term life insurance • Permanent life insurance • Participating life insurance • Universal life insurance
August 14, 2026
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Annuities in Canada: Why More Retirees Are Taking a Closer Look

Blog, Investment
As Canadians approach retirement, one concern consistently rises to the top of the list: "Will my money last?" With longer life expectancies, market volatility, and fewer workplace pensions than previous generations enjoyed, many retirees and pre-retirees are looking for ways to create greater financial certainty. That's one reason annuities have been gaining popularity in recent years. Annuities can provide guaranteed income, principal protection, or a combination of growth and security. However, many people think of annuities as a single product when, in reality, there are several different types, each designed to meet different financial goals. Understanding these differences is essential before deciding whether an annuity belongs in your retirement plan.
August 6, 2026
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Financial Checklist for New Parents in Canada

Blog, Insurance, Investment
A new baby changes everything, including your money. Between sleepless nights and tiny socks, a few financial steps can help protect your growing family. Here is a simple checklist of what to set up, update, and start when a baby joins your home.
July 15, 2026
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Financial Planning: Looking Beyond Your Investments

Blog, Financial Planning
When people think about financial planning, they often focus on savings accounts, investment portfolios, or retirement funds. While those are important, a comprehensive financial plan is much more than a collection of accounts and investments. A successful plan looks at every aspect of your financial life and helps ensure all the pieces are working together toward your goals.
June 30, 2026
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What Is Participating Whole Life Insurance?

2026, Blog, Insurance
Participating whole life insurance is a permanent policy that does more than protect your family — it builds cash value and pays dividends over time. Learn how it works, who it's for, and how it compares to other types of life insurance.
June 15, 2026
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Life Insurance for Affluent Professionals – Part Three of Our Three Part Series

Blog, Life Insurance
Affluent professionals often face a familiar challenge: how to maximize their wealth today while ensuring a lasting legacy tomorrow. The answer increasingly lies in the strategic interplay of life insurance, leverage, and legacy planning.
June 1, 2026
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What Is Life Insurance and How Does It Work?

Blog, Estate Planning, Family, Life Insurance
Life insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. Learn how it works, the difference between term and permanent coverage, and how to decide how much protection your family may need.
May 15, 2026
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Life Insurance for Affluent Professionals – Part Two of Our Three Part Series

Blog, Life Insurance
For high-income professionals, taxes can be the single greatest drag on investment performance. Once RRSPs and TFSAs are maximized, the challenge becomes finding new ways to build wealth efficiently — and that’s where life insurance enters the picture.
May 1, 2026
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Chris Geldert CPA, CA, CLU, CEA

Navigating corporate structures and the insurance world can be difficult. I specialize in assisting business owners protect, realize and transfer the value of their business and corporate wealth. I guide owners through the process and work with their various professionals to ensure solutions implemented properly manage risks and maximize benefits. Above all, I work to earn your business.

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