Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network
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On this Remembrance Day, we honour those who served and continue to serve our country. Please note not all our financial centre offices are open today. Check with your local contacts.

Steve Jobs received a salary of $1 for leading Apple but he flew in his own private jet and owned stock that had soared in value. If you own a small business, some more traditional options are available to you when it comes to your compensation. Here’s an overview.

You’ve earned a comfortable life, and along the way you’ve noticed that not everyone was so fortunate. Is it time to consider a well-structured charitable plan for your wealth management strategy? Speak to your DFSIN advisor today to push the limits of your potential. #charitablegiving

In a few days, U.S. citizens will be electing their next president. What influence could an event like that have on the stock market? Here’s what history has to say about it.

Stuff like that catches you by surprise and you’re unprepared. Dave, on how protecting your physical and financial well-being while healthy is a first step to financial empowerment. Learn more about his story

It doesnt matter if your financial life is simple or complicated; you have plans and dreams you want to achieve. Our advisors provide clear and informed advice for your future while looking out for your best interests. Connect with one via your preferred way of virtual communication. They will be happy to share their experience, resources and advice. #valueofadvice

As a business owner, did you know you can get a personalized list of support information if you answer a few questions on this website? Keep in mind you can always talk to your financial advsior as well. They'll be happy to offer advice and share resources with you. #businessowners #valueofadvice #askyouradvisor

As the last days of summer approach, it's not too late to enjoy some more fun and outdoor activities. Here is wishing you a great Labour Day weekend! #weekendmood #labourdayweekend #weekend

Is it possible to align personal investments with personal values? Heres an overview of a concept that is gaining traction in the financial world. https://bit.ly/34YVnj3

As parents, do you know how much a four-year university program for your child might cost you? The start of this new school year is a perfect time to rediscover RESP, a financial tool designed to ease the monetary burden once your children are ready to move on to post-secondary studies. #RESP https://bit.ly/2EzMNMw

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen around the country, its normal to feel concerned about whats next. Here are some ideas that might be helpful. Remember, we can always be creative and experiment with these ideas and strategies to ensure they suit us personally. https://bit.ly/2FCRRjr

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the needs of many charitable organizations, especially in the areas of health, education and support for those in need. If you are thinking of contributing to such causes, a planned giving strategy could make your donation more effective.

Be it on a beach, in a park, at a cottage or in your backyard, we wish you a fun and safe long weekend with your loved ones!

With virtual celebrations lined up from coast to coast to coast, this year more than ever, Canada Day brings all us Canadians together. Enjoy this special occasion and express our national pride. We wish you a Happy Canada Day! #together #CanadaDay

Like you, our financial advisors come from many different backgrounds. They are rooted in your community and speak your language. It's our differences that make us better and stronger together. Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day! Celebrate our diversity today, and every day.

June is Pride Month in Toronto. Pride Toronto is bringing you their first ever Virtual Pride this Sunday. Celebrations across the country will follow in the next few months. Show the world your pride in your own way. We celebrate with you. Happy Pride!

He is the gentle supporting hand on your back for your first bike ride. He is the smile that gives you the strength to get back up where you fall down. He is the guiding voice of calm and reason when you lose your way. He is the first to celebrate every success you have, big or small. To all the dads, Happy Fathers Day!

Wondering what state your personal finances will be in by the end of the crisis? Looking for inspiration about how to deal with the situation? Having doubts over the economic development model? Here are a few reading suggestions to help you reflect.

In these uncertain times, you can count on our financial advisors to listen to your concerns and offer sound, pragmatic advice. Connect with your advisor via your preferred way of virtual communication.

This years theme of the World Environment Day is celebrating and safeguarding #OurNature and protecting our biodiversity. We can all do something every day, even from home, to protect our planet by consulting these EnviroTips, while keeping in mind of physical distancing and health guidelines. https://bit.ly/2UfyBgt

While the COVID-19 pandemic is not behind us yet, the governments around the world are initiating plans to reverse their lockdowns and reopen their economies, and economists are contemplating a variety of recovery scenarios. Here are some of the different shapes a future economic recovery might take, with graphs.

This week is the National Nursing Week. To all the nurses working the frontline, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! #NationalNursingWeek

There are new moms, future moms, mothers-in-law, grandmas, and now, moms at a distance. What unites all these women is the special place they hold in their children's hearts. Happy Mother's Day to all of you!

As the whole world copes with market volatility, employment concerns and anxiety caused by the pandemic, many are seeking clarity and a degree of certainty in personal finance. In this article, Jason Desaulnier, a Certified Financial Planner with DFSIN Alberta, answers some of the common questions he has recently received in his practices.

The amount of information about the pandemic we come across every day is overwhelming. That impact combined with the changes we all have to make to flatten the curve can cause stress and anxiety. That's why it's all the more important to find ways to maintain mental wellness in these uncertain times. CAMH offers some very good ideas to help cope with this new reality.

A group of business leaders and community champions in Vancouver has come together to help jump-start the BC Cancer Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund in support of patients at risk and healthcare professionals. Among them is Perminder Chohan, Managing Director of DFSIN BC, No donation is too small in times like these. We need to stand together to make an impact on our community. Thank you, Perminder for leading by example in a time of need.

The challenging times were living through are unique in many respects, but this isnt our first recession, nor is it our first bear market. What can past episodes teach us?

Celebrate together, even when you're apart. Happy long weekend!

With the current pandemic, the financial markets are displaying a degree of volatility that the past decade has not prepared us for. Here are five possible ways of coping with these unprecedented circumstances.

From all of us at Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network, stay safe and well.

In recent weeks, various levels of government as well as major Canadian financial institutions have taken action to ease the financial burden on Canadians caused by the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you are salaried, self-employed or a business owner, the summaries of the measures listed in this article will help you quickly find information. Websites of various organizations are also included for easy access.

With business closures, possible layoffs and social distancing during this pandemic, we know youll have questions about personal financial matters. Your advisor may not be able to answer every question, but they can have a productive conversation with you and share their experience and resources. Although, our financial centre is closed for face-to-face meetings, our advisors are just a phone call or email away. Lets connect. Now more than ever, your DFSIN advisor is your trusted partner.

As part of the preventive measures we are implementing to limit face-to-face contact, our financial centre offices are now closed indefinitely. However, our essential services, such as processing transactions, will remain uninterrupted. Your DFSIN advisor will be happy to address any of your concerns via virtual communication. Now more than ever, your DFSIN advisor is your trusted partner. www.dfsin.ca/covid-19

The continued spread of the coronavirus has resulted in increased stock market volatility. With the markets behaving very erratically in the past few days, its important to put the recent developments around the coronavirus outbreak into perspective.

The health of all remains our main priority during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Following the guidelines of government authorities, and acting as a responsible organization, we are doing our part to limit the spread of the virus. We know that this critical period is accompanied by many concerns, which is why we are doing everything in our power to ensure the continuity of our business and the quality of our services to you. Our financial centers remain open, however we have implemented preventive measures to limit face-to-face meetings. Your DFSIN financial security advisor is available to discuss your concerns, and will favour electronic means of communication, such as telephone, Skype, email etc. Today more than ever, your DFSIN advisor is your ally.

Some people find their niche early in life; and that is certainly true for one of our cherished colleagues. Last month, Blair Laxdale, financial advisor, from our financial centre in Hamilton, ON celebrated 50 years with our firm. Blair started with the company on Aug. 15, 1969. For those of you who dont remember, or werent even born, that was the opening day of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair known simply as Woodstock. Perhaps, Blair felt it was just some music festiv...al that no one would ever remember. Over his 50 years with the company, Blair would make his own notable history. He had many years of top awards with Eaton Financial Services, Laurentian Financial Services and the Imperial Life Assurance Company all of these are former names of our organisation. For 21 straight years he was in the top ten of the Presidents Club, and in 1990 he was the number one advisor for the entire company. Blair continues to serve his clients with his vast knowledge, experience and gentle charm. We know that success runs the family because Blairs daughter, Brigit Cuzen, is following in her fathers footsteps. Congratulations, Blair! Pictured: Blair (center), Brigit, and Managing Director Shawn Smith.

Continuing with their effort in helping local communities, our Calgary office once again outdid themselves and raised more than $28,000 in their 5th annual charity golf tournament Swing for the CURE. This year, the proceeds go to The Mustard Seed, a charity organization that focuses on creating holistic and innovative solutions to eliminate homelessness and poverty in Alberta from prevention to providing permanent sustainable housing and employment. On a sunny day at the gorg...eous Valley Ridge Golf Club, our team of advisors, representative from the network head office and many local sponsors gave their best swings for a good cause. Big cheques were presented to Mustard Seed by Phillip Soulodre, DFSIN Regional VP, at the evening gala. A big shoutout to Simon Ma, founder and organizer of Swing for the CURE and his co-organizers Darren Grierson and Scott Shaw, all of whom are advisors from the Caglary office.

Congratulations on the relocation and grand opening of the DFSIN Victoria office under Perminder Chohan's leadership! Serving the Vancouver Island community at large, advisors in this office offer personalized financial solutions to family clients and small to medium-size businesses. #finaicalservices #community #desjardins #cake #financialadvisor #grandopening

Bill Clunas, a financial advisor and sales manager from our London office, has been a reserve soldier with the Canadian Armed Forces for over 25 years. During the spring flooding in April and May in the Ottawa area, Cpl. Clunas was deployed with his unit. I was gone for a week and we stayed and worked in the area between Westmeath and Pembroke, says Bill. Although he is modest, his unit faced some challenging work having to fill, deliver and place sandbags around roads and houses. He also travelled to houses already cut off by the water to perform welfare checks and deliver bottled water. In many cases they needed boats because the water was too deep for hip waders. Thank you, Bill for supporting people in their time of need.

June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day! What's better than celebrating this occasion and the diversity of our society by participating in the many activities happening across the country? Here is a list of events to check out. https://www.canada.ca//canadian-he/campaigns/calendar.html

Youve earned a comfortable life, and along the way youve noticed that not everyone was so fortunate. Is it time to consider a well-structured charitable plan for your wealth management strategy? Our independent advisors can help you push the limits of your potential. Contact one today.

A Registered Education Savings Plan is a great way to help your children reduce or avoid the financial obligations of student loans. A strategy of tax-free growth, a long time horizon and government grants will reward your children for years to come. Our independent advisors can help your children reach their full potential. Contact one today. https://www.dfsin.ca/advisors