Bill Hughes

We had a fantastic turnout at the Investors Group Comedy Tour show. Thank you to all who attended and your charitable contributions are much appreciated!

Our financial advisors who were previously self-employed have been very successful transitioning to this career - just like Anjali. Are you ready for a change? Connect with me to learn more about this career opportunity of a lifetime.

English proverb, meaning plant the tree early for the next generation. Building your estate plan is no different.

Our financial advisors who were previously self-employed have been very successful transitioning to this career - just like Anjali. Are you ready for a change? Connect with me to learn more about this career opportunity of a lifetime.

English proverb, meaning plant the tree early for the next generation. Building your estate plan is no different.

This weekend, families across the country will gather around a table to give thanks. Let us all be grateful and enjoy our family and friends!

How valuable are our life experiences? We decided to find out. http://bit.ly/2dn9VM4

Thinking about a career change? Whether it’s doing something different, working from home or going out on your own, these stories will help explain how to get started.

The Comedy Tour held in Nelson on Friday, September 23 was another huge success! Thank you to everyone involved!

Investors Group was awarded the Best of Business Silver 2016 for Financial & Investment Services in the East Kootenays

Enjoy the Labour Day weekend!

Travel back to 1962, when we launched Investors International Mutual Fund Ltd. For those who can remember that year, what major event stands out to you? Leave a comment and let us know! #TBT

Looking for a company that supports you as a financial advisor? We need to talk. Investors Group has ranked the highest in the Ongoing Training category among all full-service and independent dealers in Investment Executive's 2016 Dealers' Report Card. Learn more about how we've ranked in this and other support-related categories. http://goo.gl/V81TOa

From one of Facebook’s finest. #MondayMotivation

What you don’t often see are the surprises and potential cost overruns. Do your best to prepare for these research the project, ask questions and set aside a contingency budget of 10% to be safe.

Thanks for a great day, coach!

Attention hockey fans! Join us from 10:00 am CT on Sat, Aug 13 for Facebook LIVE video segments of Mike Babcock leading a practice with young hockey players, as part of our #CommunityGoals program. Watch as they learn from the best and most importantly, have fun!

Congratulations!

#TBT to our ad from 1977 Fashion trends come and go, but custom fitting your financial plan will always be in style.

Set aside 10% for expenses that may crop up during construction.

#IguassuFalls: one of the new seven wonders of nature. Want to visit them? Then check out our Thank You for the Introduction program, and you could win a trip for two to #Brazil! Learn more: http://www.investorsgroup.com/en/tyi #TravelTuesday

Jim is just one of many Investors Group Consultants whose banking experience helped him get started in his role as an advisor. Are you ready for a change? Connect with me to learn more about this career opportunity of a lifetime.

Thank you to Mike Paugh CFP, Investors Group as well as the Investors Group team for your contribution to the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club opportunity fund. We have close to $4,000 of our $10,000 goal raised! We appreciate all you do for our community!

For the ninth straight year, Investors Group has ranked first among full-service dealers surveyed in the 2016 edition of the annual Investment Executive Dealers' Report Card. It also marks the third consecutive year we've ranked first among all dealers, which includes full-service dealers and independent dealers. In addition, Investors Group rated the highest in numerous other categories among all dealers surveyed, including: Ongoing training Firm's reward and recognitio...n program Firm's marketing support for advisor's practice Our long history of industry-leading training and support continued, as we again ranked first in a number of support-related categories, including: Support for using social media Support for developing a financial plan for clients Support for wills and estate planning, tax planning and insurance planning This is just a glimpse of what it is like to build a business with an industry leader like Investors Group. Contact me today for more information to find out what it's like to benefit from the Investors Group Advantage. See more

Our region and division offices are in search of new talent to fill available roles as a Financial Consultant or Associate Financial Consultant. This is a perfect opportunity to get into the Financial Planning industry with the advantage of learning the ropes from an experienced Financial Consultant. Work in the beautiful Kootenay area! Contact me to find out more!

Investments are a #keyingredient for both short-term goals (like a holiday) or long-term goals (like retirement).

Whether it was saving up, help from family or scholarships, you got through your post-secondary studies. But with rising tuition costs, your children’s experience may be different. So how can you help? Save regularly towards this important goal. Learn more: http://goo.gl/K8260z

Sundials like the one in this 1981 ad quite literally stand the test of time. What object do you hold dear that feels like it will always be around? Let us know! #TBT

Some of our top financial advisors come from a teaching career, like Paul. If you are ready for a change, connect with me.

A lasagna recipe your Italian friends would be proud of: http://bit.ly/1UVclyp

Happy Canada Day!

#Retirement myth: Financial #health is the most important.

Some of our top financial advisors come from a career in banking just like Faye. Are you ready for a change? Connect with me if you’re ready for personal and professional rewards far beyond those associated with a traditional career.

#Summersolstice is an important date for us Canadians (especially since it just stopped snowing last month). What do your #summer plans entail?

It’s a chocolate chip banana bread recipe your taste buds won’t forget! http://bit.ly/21mVlWM

Enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend!

Remember Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8!

Huge thank you to Andrew Rutledge and Stefani Rutledge and their team at Cranbrook Pharmasave! Also big big thanks to everyone here at Investors Group for their generous contributions. Our community is absolutely fabulous!

FORT MCMURRAY NEEDS OUR HELP KOOTENAYS. Supplies are being collected for those who have lost so much in Fort McMurray. Specific items we're looking for are ...diapers, wipes, toiletries, cardboard boxes and tote bags to pack the supplies. Cash and gift cards are being accepted as well. Please no water, as the plane can only carry so much weight. NEW ITEMS ONLY please. Drop off location is at the Cranbrook Public Library. Please drop off items in the back of The Drive/B-104 truck. Integra Air will be flying the supplies out to those in need later tonight. Thank you Integra Air!

May 8-14 is BC Mining Week. Mining is one of BC’s largest and oldest industries and BC Mining Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the importance of the modern industry to British Columbians.

Remembering and honoring lives forever changed by workplace tragedy.

What will you do with your tax refund? Getting a tax refund is always exciting. But deciding the best way to use the money can be daunting. When it comes to finances, here are three strategies to consider: -Pay down your non tax deductible debt like credit cards and loans. ... -Invest inside an RRSP, TFSA and/or RESP, depending on your financial goals. -Make a lump sum mortgage payment. Let's talk. I can provide the advice you need to help ensure you’re getting the most of out your tax refund this year and why you don’t want a tax refund next year.

#MondayMotivation.

Get involved without attending an official event by trying some of the following activities: -Walk to work, cycle or take public transport -Use a reusable coffee cup -Make sure you recycle -Go paperless... -Take a tote bag to the shop -Plant a tree -Go meat or dairy free at least once a week -Carry a reusable water bottle -Buy local produce See more

Previous to Investors Group Ed served in the Canadian Armed Forces and Reserves - find out why many more people are making the change

Post-secondary education can be expensive. What are some strategies you use to save for and alleviate your child’s tuition fees? Share your insight below.

Answer to yesterday’s post: B! This ad appeared in a combined 2,454,866 printed publications in 1951.

National Volunteer Week wraps up tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who took the time to recognize a volunteer this week their efforts have a profound impact on our communities.

Want to pass down the family cottage without a huge tax bill attached? Tips from Christine Van Cauwenberghe, our Vice-President of Tax and Estate Planning will help you keep your retreat in the family with strategies including permanent life insurance, transfers of title and more.

In 1951, we ran this ad in 8 publications across Canada. Can you guess what the combined circulation was? (that’s shares in pre-Facebook lingo). a) 175,289 b) 2...,454,866 c) 9,287,090 Leave your guess in the comment section below, and we’ll post the answer tomorrow.

Become an Investors Group financial advisor http://www.investorsgroup.com///become-a-financial-advisor

Thank you to the office of @BillHughesRD and @Investors_Group for their recent support of Wild Voices for Kids!