The Right Asset. In the Right Place. At the Right Time By Lucas Felbel, CIMA®, Director, Portfolio Services Financial advisors stand as fiduciaries dedicated to advocating for client interests and refining their expanding knowledge library, directly benefiting their clientele. Cornerstone to an advisor’s fiduciary insight lies in optimizing post-tax investment outcomes through strategic asset placement […]
By Lucas Felbel, CIMA®, Director, Portfolio Services Wealth management has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have emerged over mutual funds as the preferred investment vehicle suitable for most investors, and the proliferation of separately managed accounts (SMAs) offer unique solutions for complex client situations, democratizing strategies once exclusive to […]
The Right Asset. In the Right Place. At the Right Time. By Lucas Felbel, CIMA®, Director, Portfolio Services In the ever-evolving landscape of wealth management, financial advisors navigate the difficult inevitabilities of death and taxes with their clients. While the former remains beyond our control, the latter offers a subject where advisors can exert positive […]
By Lucas Felbel, CIMA®, Director, Portfolio Services In the realm of wealth management, high-net-worth (HNW) clients present a unique set of challenges. These individuals, with their concentrated positions and tax considerations, demand bespoke solutions to preserve and grow their wealth. As you prepare to engage with a client expressing interest in individual stocks and bond […]
By Lucas Felbel, CIMA®, Director, Portfolio Services As Thanksgiving descends upon us in the U.S., Canadians (myself included) celebrated the holiday in mid-October, coinciding with the final farmers’ harvest. Simultaneously, the financial world experiences its own harvest season in October, Tax-Loss Harvesting (TLH) season. As we approach the conclusion of 2023, financial advisors engage in […]