July 2026

The Trap of Past Performance

Have you ever known a friend who bought an investment just because it had a massive run-up the year before? It is a completely natural human instinct. We are hardwired to look for patterns and gravitate toward what feels successful. If a specific investment just posted a large annual return, it feels incredibly reassuring to put our money there.

But in the investing world, relying on what feels immediately safe is often one of the riskiest moves you can make. It is the financial equivalent of trying to...

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Starting Out on the Right Track

A wedding day can be a springboard into many new and exciting adventures. With all the excitement leading up to the big day, the new couple routinely focuses so much energy on planning the event that they seldom spend any time discussing other important life issues – like developing a sound financial strategy for the future.

As couples embark on a new life journey together, it is important to take time to discuss life goals, hopes and dreams and then commit to incorporating each element into an overall...

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Bridging Retirement Income Gaps

What happens if you retire before you’re officially "supposed” to? Whether you’ve decided to "hang up your boots” early or life "threw you a curveball”, retiring before age 60 or 65 could leave a bit of an income gap. That’s because you can’t fully tap into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) until you’re at least 60, and Old Age Security (OAS) doesn’t kick in until 65.

So, how do you pay the bills during those bridge years without surrendering a fortune to...

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This material was prepared by AdvisorNet on behalf your Investment Advisor with Aligned Capital Partners Inc. (“ACPI”). This material is provided solely for general information and should not be considered individual investment advice or construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained herein may not apply to all types of investors. Before acting on this material, please seek professional advice, as appropriate, based on your personal circumstances. All opinions expressed and information provided herein are subject to change without notice. Although this material has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable as at the date of publication, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. All charts and illustrations in this document are for illustrative purposes only and they are not intended to predict or project investment results. In considering any particular investment, please remember that past performance is no guarantee of future performance. ACPI is a full-service investment dealer and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (“CIPF”) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”). Investment services are provided through ACPI. Only investment-related products and services are offered through ACPI and covered by the CIPF. Financial planning and insurance services are provided through an independent company separate and distinct from ACPI.

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