The quest for my perfect Investment Advisor started out by asking my financially savvy friends if there was someone they would recommend and what criteria should I be looking for. One such friend said to me “choose someone who you can feel totally comfortable with asking stupid questions.” Fortunately that search lead me to Alan Friedman at CIBC Wood Gundy ... I was vulnerable, I told my story both personal and financial, the known and the uncertainty ... at the end of the meeting I knew that Alan would be there — educating, advising and giving me the confidence and security I needed to accomplish my goals.
— Alison Connolly
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HERETo be honest, with all the market ups and downs we were afraid we’d lost a lot of money. But thanks to you, even in times like this, you still managed to make a good profit on our investment.
— Vera Fisch
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HERE...I started working with Alan in the mid 1980s and not only has my portfolio withstood the turbulent times, it has made steady and impressive gains no matter what the financial weather...
— Leonard Simpson
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREWhat I really value most about working with Alan and his team is, they listen — and, as a result,our portfolio is managed according to our tolerance for risk; and we always feel comfortable regardless of the market conditions. We’ve been working together for years and they always give us great advice and great service.
— Gary Marcus
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREOver the years I’ve met with many advisors who’ve talked about how much money they’ll make me. Not Alan. He told me he’d concentrate on making sure I didn’t lose money; and he’s consistently delivered.
— Dennis Bennie
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREAs CEO of Midland Walwyn I had 1,500 advisors to choose from, for myself. I chose Alan and among the many reasons I’ve stayed with him for more than 20 years are his integrity and his commitment to his clients — but above all else I value his advice.
— Robert Schultz
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREFor the first time in a long time, I had a clear understanding about an investment style; not to mention a far better grasp of how the market works overall. Amazing.
— Michael Paul
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREI just wanted to say that the meeting we had is still fresh in my mind. It's so nice to meet individuals who truly care about the financial obligations and outcome for their clients……me, of course, being one of them.
— Victoria Cooper
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HERE... I love that Alan knows what I don’t need to, and that he’s learned my comfort level on risk and returns. He’s consistently grown my capital and kept my portfolio healthy for over two decades; and over the years, any time I played the field I learned quickly that I already had the best...
— Sue Jaffe
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREWhen I first met Alan, he did not attempt to impress me with his credentials. Instead, he made the whole meeting about me. He proceeded to ask me all the right questions in order to understand what my needs and goals were. Alan’s ability to establish trust allowed me to feel comfortable opening up to him. Alan is in a class of his own — superior intellect, experience and integrity. I feel privileged to count on his advice.
— Josée Pelletier
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREI was accustomed for 50+ years to expect to make a decent income next year, and the year after that, etc.. But after retiring, I realized that I will never again earn any income from my work. That is quite a scary feeling to adjust to. Post retirement, my sole source of feelings of safety is reliance upon you as my advisor, to look out for my interests.
— Andrew Roman
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREI have been with Alan and his team for over 10 years and it has been a very positive and profitable experience. Alan has always taken the time to understand my needs and to explain where he is investing for me. lt is so nice to now be retired and have full confidence in their abilities to look after my portfolio to best meet my needs...
— Theresa Harrington
FOR MORE THOUGHTS FROM CLIENTS CLICK HEREThanks for meeting with us. We were really impressed with your breadth of knowledge and ability to communicate effectively. I have a long, loyal relationship with you and your team. Your guidance and input has been very appreciated.
— Arthur Little
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On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a variety of tax measures to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s a quick summary of the major tax changes affecting individuals and small businesses.
New material available in “Viewpoint.” Find Warren Buffett’s 2020 Letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Brookfield Asset Management Q3 and Q4 Letters to Shareholders and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. Q2 and Q3 Interim Reports.
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Tax measures: Canada’s COVID-19 response plan
Published by Alan Friedman on Mar 24, 2020
On March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a variety of tax measures to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s a quick summary of the major tax changes ...
Published by Alan Friedman on Feb 07, 2020
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The Week Ahead
Published by Alan Friedman on Nov 05, 2019
The Week Ahead is a CIBC World Markets weekly report offering high-level analysis and commentary on economic and market trends. It also previews upcoming economic and financial releases. Find it in the...
Buffet's 2017 Letter to Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders
Published by Alan Friedman on Mar 06, 2018
It's that time of year again. You can find Warren Buffett's 2017 Letter To Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in the "Viewpoint" section. ...