I love our family dog, Bergie. He is a rescue. We got him when he was four years old, and now he is 14.

I took him out for a walk the other day. It used to be that he walked me. I am not sure how much longer he will be around.

It got me thinking: why do I love that dog?

I think it flows from a core need, which we all have, to give love and be loved.

Nowhere is that need more important than with family. And when I look back on 2024 and the experiences and journeys my family went through, I think of how important it is to be intentional about investing in true wealth in the New Year and beyond.

How do I define true wealth? In at least three related ways, which I explain in this video:
-It is about more than money.
-It is about the quality of our relationships.
-It is about the quality of what we give to those relationships.

A great gift
Speaking of giving and being intentional, we are delighted to announce our fourth annual gift of $5,000 to a clean water project, this time in Tanzania. It would be impossible without you. And so it is your gift to us, and our collective gift to a community we will positively impact, together, for generations to come.

It’s all in the video!

Ian Ardill, B.A., M.T.S.
Wealth Advisor
CEO, Ardill Group

Direct: 1 905 717 5698
Office: 1 905 907 7000
ian@ardillgroup.com

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Hello everyone,

When this article is published, I’ll be 77 years of age. I can honestly say that staying healthy at this age feels like a full-time job, and it wasn’t always this way!  I love hearing from people in their late 60s or early 70s about how active they are, but as we get older, joints and other health concerns start to creep in. Staying active takes more effort, and I now understand how easy it can be to slip into a more sedentary lifestyle. But don’t let this happen to you!

Here’s what I’m doing to stay active and keep some vitality:

1. Get up early and meditate. It doesn’t matter if you fall asleep – what’s important is that you try. Meditation doesn’t need to be perfect to benefit you. Over the years, I’ve developed a few favourite practices, though I’m sure these will change as time goes on. Check out YouTube for your practice.
2. Qigong. It’s similar to tai chi, but I find it to be more of an energy exercise, which is excellent for both the mind and body, especially for seniors. There are many videos available on YouTube to get you started.
3. Use a workout app. Most mornings, I use an app called Muscle Booster. I don’t do it because I want to; I do it because I know I need to. It often begins with easy movements that help ease me into it, and before I know it, I’m fully engaged. We all know the benefits of staying active, and this app has been a great tool.

These three practices are part of my foundation. Stay tuned for additional technology and activities I’m incorporating.

Thanks for reading. If you ever want to chat about any of these matters, please contact me.

John Ardill
Founder and Mentor
Ardill Group
Direct: 1 416 400 5882
Office: 1 905 907 7000
john@ardillgroup.com

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By Ian Ardill

We have an exciting new story to tell, and it’s in this new, high-end video which we are so excited to unveil. In short:  We’re called Ardill Group for a reason.

We had professional video and photography shoots done in the summer, as part of a refresh to our brand that includes the new website we will launch in January.

As I conveyed in the Q3 edition of our newsletter (“It’s time to turn the page”), it has been seven years since I joined Ardill Group.  For some time now, the process of passing the business from my father to me has been complete.  So, it is time to turn the page to a new chapter.

Here’s what won’t change:  we are still Just the right match for your money®!  That’s a message – and a promise – that’s part of our brand foundation, which is here to stay.

What we are changing is the focus on our incredible team – we really are a Group – and our incredible clients, as we move into the brightest possible future together.

It’s all in this world-class video.

PS Stay tuned for our new website in January!

Ian Ardill, B.A., M.T.S.
Wealth Advisor
CEO, Ardill Group

Direct: 1 905 717 5698
Office: 1 905 907 7000
ian@ardillgroup.com

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As the holidays approach, we want to thank you for your trust and support this year. Our office will be closed from December 23 to January 3, inclusive. We will be back to regular operations on January 6.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Ian Ardill, B.A., M.T.S.
Wealth Advisor
CEO, Ardill Group

Direct: 1 905 717 5698
Office: 1 905 907 7000
ian@ardillgroup.com

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