Finding innovative ways to bridge the gap between wealth and health requires a team approach. At Bridgewell, our vision early on was to bring together highly experienced professionals with diverse skill sets to help our clients achieve financial wellness in every aspect of their lives. Doing so requires collaboration with partners whose values not only …
Meet the Bridgewell Financial team: James MacGowan Read More »
At first glance, the headline news from the 2024 federal budget was grim for wealthier Canadians, some business owners and professional corporations: a surprise tax increase that will have significant financial implications for many in those groups. But a week post-budget, we can see there’s room for tempered optimism. In fact, these changes present new …
The 2024 federal budget raises taxes and new financial planning opportunities Read More »
If our first year in business was about establishing processes, delivering high-value financial solutions and growing our firm, the second has been about taking it to the next level and continuing to enhance a client service experience built around delivering financial wellness. We’re especially proud that we’ve been able to expand what it means to …
Year-in-Review 2023: Bringing financial wellness to our growing client base Read More »
Typical estate planning discussions revolve around core elements such as trusts, beneficiary designations, tax planning and wills—and for good reason. These are all critical considerations. However, there are other estate planning pillars that typically gain less attention, but can be just as important in helping you achieve overall financial wellness and security. As we noted …
Less-discussed aspects of estate planning: Longevity, a living legacy and your team Read More »
Founding, managing and growing a business—as so many entrepreneurs will advise—is not for the faint-hearted. It’s a thrilling, time-consuming labour of love that requires a business owner to wear many hats in order to steer their organization toward success. The same is true if they’re an incorporated professional, where the need to build and service …
Overlooked financial planning opportunities—Corporate finance edition Read More »
Achieving personal financial wellness is a journey rather than a destination. The process evolves over time with your changing circumstances—the start of a new business, the arrival of children, the sale of a business or a change of industry, as just a few examples—and requires constant reassessment. The financial planning strategy you employ today could …
Overlooked financial planning opportunities: Personal finance edition Read More »
Building a business with the goal of eventually selling to an external buyer, or transitioning it to the next generation, means doing what it takes to remove yourself from its daily operation and taking strategic steps to enhance the company’s value. In other words, it pays to make yourself obsolete as a business owner/operator when …
Business succession takeaways from the Bridgewell Sessions Vol. 2 Read More »
Most entrepreneurs dream of founding, operating and growing a thriving business. Few will ever produce a start-up plan that accounts for their eventual exit. That’s because business succession planning is often de-emphasized or overlooked when day-to-day operations and expansion are a leader’s top priority. A better approach is to plan ahead, building your business on …
The Bridgewell Sessions Vol. 2 — Meet our panel of business succession specialists Read More »
If there was an uplifting business story that emerged from the coronavirus pandemic—and despite the often dire headlines, there were many—it was the relatively strong performance of family businesses in Canada. While they were dealt an immediate financial blow as the COVID-19 crisis took hold and social distancing restrictions impacted organizations across sectors, their resiliency …
A focus on financial wellness: One reason why family businesses outperform Read More »
There comes a point during any lengthy period of adversity when the most immediate challenges begin to subside and we get a chance to step back, re-assess the situation and take stock of all that’s just unfolded. Like the fourth wave of a major global pandemic, for example. This economic, public health, financial and social …
Why now is the perfect time for a financial wellness re-set Read More »
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