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27 06, 2025

How CFPs Grow AUM & Elevate Service with Alternative Investments

By |2025-06-27T12:27:58-04:00June 27th, 2025|Blog|

Today’s investors expect more than stocks, bonds, and a diversified mutual fund. They want smarter strategies, greater control, and access to opportunities that outperform traditional markets. For Certified Financial Planners, this is an opportunity. Offering alternative investments enables you to: Attract sophisticated clients, Deliver more personalized portfolios, And stand out in a competitive advisory landscape. [...]

26 06, 2025

Episode 29: From Lava Life to Venture Capital: Bruce Croxon’s Journey

By |2025-06-26T09:12:05-04:00June 26th, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

In this podcast episode, Bruce Croxon shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the creation of Lava Life, a pioneering online dating service. He discusses the evolution of technology and how it has changed the landscape for scaling companies today compared to the past. Bruce reflects on the sale of Lava Life, the [...]

12 06, 2025

Episode 28: Investment Strategies in a Shifting Economy

By |2025-06-12T11:26:07-04:00June 12th, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

This conversation provides a comprehensive overview of the current market landscape, focusing on technical analysis, sector performance, and investment opportunities. It highlights the rising US debt and interest rates, the mixed earnings of Canadian banks, and the growing interest in AI investments, particularly in cybersecurity. The discussion emphasizes the potential shift in [...]

29 05, 2025

Episode 27: Lessons Learned

By |2025-05-29T11:36:06-04:00May 29th, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

This conversation delves into the lessons learned from various investment experiences, focusing on real estate, consumer discretionary sectors, technology solutions, and agricultural investments. The speakers reflect on past mistakes, the importance of due diligence, and the strategies that have led to successful outcomes. They emphasize the need for diversification, understanding market dynamics, [...]

15 05, 2025

Episode 26: Sector Performance Insights

By |2025-05-15T09:34:28-04:00May 15th, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

The conversation provides a comprehensive update on various investment strategies, focusing on land banking in Houston, market trends, and economic indicators. It discusses the performance of different sectors, particularly in real estate and commodities, and offers insights into technical analysis of major indices. The discussion also touches on currency trends and individual [...]

1 05, 2025

Episode 25: The Golden Age of Gold Investments | with John Ing

By |2025-06-12T11:27:36-04:00May 1st, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

In this conversation, John Ing discusses the dynamics of gold as an investment, its historical context, and the factors influencing its price, including geopolitical tensions, U.S. economic policies, and central bank activities. He emphasizes gold's role as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, while also addressing the [...]

17 04, 2025

Episode 24: Phishing: The Anatomy of a Cyber Attack | With Roman Zubrytsky

By |2025-04-15T10:46:08-04:00April 17th, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

In this podcast episode, Dave MacNicol and cybersecurity expert Roman Zubrytsky discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. They explore the tactics used by cyber criminals, including phishing scams and social engineering, and outline the phases of a cyber attack. Roman emphasizes the need for organizations to implement robust [...]

14 04, 2025

MacNicol & Associates Highlights Landmark Acquisition by ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund

By |2025-04-14T16:22:35-04:00April 14th, 2025|In the News|

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” TORONTO, Canada, April 4, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- MacNicol & Associates Asset Management (MAAM) is pleased to spotlight a landmark addition to the ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund, a partner within MacNicol’s Alternative Trust. The fund has officially acquired rights to Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday [...]

3 04, 2025

Episode 23: Executor Choices: Personal vs. Corporate | with Ian Hull

By |2025-04-08T10:28:44-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Podcasts, Video|

In this podcast episode, Ian Hull, a seasoned estate planning lawyer, discusses the intricacies of estate planning, including the importance of updating wills, choosing executors, and understanding powers of attorney. He emphasizes the need for organization and communication among advisors, as well as the impact of family dynamics on estate planning. The conversation [...]

3 04, 2025

Liberation Day

By |2025-04-03T11:09:52-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Blog|

All eyes were on President Trump and his cabinet on Wednesday as pending tariffs were to be announced. We have seen what could come over the last few months, yet no analyst had an inside scoop. Just a day before ‘Liberation Day’, there were rumors that Trump was being forced to soften his tariffs [...]

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