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Now is not the time

It is springtime once again.  And although the weather is a bit choppy, I always find myself greeted by a fresh sense of optimism…

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New edition of Money Match! Avenue Living, Part Deux

“Investing in the everyday.”  That’s how Avenue Living, Canada’s second-largest private REIT with more than 500 buildings, 14,000 apartments and $4.3 billion in assets under management, describes their business model. We see value in their model, worthy of a second interview on my show, Money Match. Thank you to Jason

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Merry Christmas! And a Happy Year (in Review)

By Ian Ardill Joy to the world! I have been very blessed this year. By my family, my friends, and my clients. Also by the ski hills of Mont Tremblant, the family camper we took through Northern Ontario, across the Prairies and through the Rockies this summer, and the Maple

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It’s not lost on me…

It’s not lost on me that so many people have entrusted me with their money. What more can I say in response to such an honour than a huge, sincere: THANK YOU. I don’t take your trust lightly – in fact, none of us here at Ardill Group do. Every

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How could we not?

When my family and I first discovered Compassion Canada – a leading child development organization which helps some of the world’s poorest communities climb out of poverty – that’s exactly what we thought: How could we not partner with this incredible initiative? Fast forward years later, and our family has

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75 years and counting

Seventy-five years. That’s how long the oldest adult development study has been around, working to answer the age-old question: “What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life?” Before we go any further, I have to ask: How happy and healthy are you? And what do you do

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The best of Money Match!

Consider this our Year in Review, Part Two! This year we are extremely proud to have hosted four remarkable individuals on my show, Money Match: Legacy client, Dr. Scott Windsor President and Co-Founder of Invico Capital Corporation, Jason Brooks President and Portfolio Manager of Acclient Capital Management, Dan Pembleton Managing

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What I learned on my summer vacation

  By Ian Ardill  I hope you have had a fantastic summer!  I am grateful to say that my family and I definitely did. In the summer of 2019, we went on an epic camping trip through Quebec and our Atlantic provinces, all the way to Newfoundland and the easternmost

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Ecosystem Update: Lynx Equity

 Over the last 13 years, Lynx Equity has grown from a startup to one of Canada’s largest companies, ranked 459th on the Financial Post 500. They have done that through building a portfolio of approximately 50 companies in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Denmark. Even in the current

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Finally! In-Person Events

Due to Covid-19, it has been almost two-and-a-half years since our last in-person client event. So: I am thrilled to tell you I am planning on hosting four lunch and learn events, in person at our office: 105 West Beaver Creek Road, Unit 2 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1C6, 1

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Darlene Abballe promoted to Director of Internal Underwriting

We are so pleased to tell you that Darlene Abballe has been promoted to Director of Internal Underwriting.  Darlene has more than 20 years of extensive insurance knowledge and client service skills – and meticulous attention to detail – that ensure smooth operation of our busy work environment. Through more

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You never have to feel that way again.

By Ian Ardill  There is a lot of anxiety out there.  It is very real. A lot of jitters.  Feelings of powerlessness.  Mostly about interest rates, inflation and the markets going up and down, but mostly down. Are interest rates going to level out – or skyrocket?  What about inflation?  Last

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Ecosystem Update: Pavilion

 You’re going to love this video.  Since its inception in 2008, the average rate of return for Pavilion funds is 161% after tax.* That is not a typo. I believe that for high income earners – anyone paying north of 40% income tax – a Pavilion fund is something

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