Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Brian Seguin
237 Water Street West, Unit #1 K6J 5L5 Cornwall, ON, Canada

Rule two is to understand risk. The higher the return potential, the more risk you’ll have to accept. [EDJ2021]

Are you an Experienced Financial Advisor looking to take your practice to the next level? Attend this event on February 4th to learn more about the opportunity at Edward Jones. Currently IIROC or MFDA licensed with an existing practice required for participation. Please register for the event below.[EDJ2021]

Live - Love - Laugh! And Happy New Year!!! - from Brian, Christina and Sylvie

From our family to yours, wishing you a Very Merry Christmas!!! - Brian, Christina and Sylvie

Use a Private Network to Protect Your Personal Information: It’s not unheard of for hackers to set up their own Wi-Fi networks in public areas. It’s best to use a private network, such as your personal data plan, to keep your online activity safe. [EDJ2020]

If a new child has entered your life, you are no doubt full of joy today and hopes for the future. And you can help make that future a brighter one for your child and your family by taking some important financial steps. Let's talk.

Weekly Market Update: The markets drifted lower last Friday on news that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. As the nation wished a speedy and full recovery for the first family, Friday's news puts the coronavirus back in the forefront of headlines, and this could have behavioral effects on consumers who may now be more cautious in returning to normal economic activities. Read the rest here

Weekly Market Update: Want to know what happened in the markets this past week and what's ahead? Checkout the latest update.

Even in today’s volatile market, Canadian retirees’ greatest financial worry is unexpected expenses, and the greatest worry among pre-retirees is the cost of health and long-term care. Learn more about The Four Pillars of the New Retirement.

Your priorities and perspectives may have shifted along with recent events, and your financial strategy may need to be adjusted accordingly. I am available to listen to your dreams, goals and concerns and will spend time with you working on a strategy that’s right for you.

Investing through a recession can be stressful, but don’t forget that bear markets are normal. Feel free to get in touch with me if you’re thinking of refocusing your financial strategy. We’ll work together to figure out what the best way to move forward is, for you.

Nearly 9 in 10 Canadians feel there should be more ways for retirees to use their talents and knowledge for the benefit of their communities and society at large. Learn more about The Four Pillars of the New Retirement.

Life happens, and at times it can cause us to lose track of keeping up to date with our financial priorities, such as naming or updating a beneficiary to our investment accounts. Understanding how and why we designate beneficiaries is a crucial component to any financial strategy. Learn more here.

It can be easy to feel down when there are so many uncertainties all around us. Here are a few tips on how to stay healthy while maintaining a positive mindset.

Retirees consider family their greatest source of satisfaction, support, joy and purpose. 63% of retirees are willing to offer financial support to family even if it affects their own financial well-being. Learn more about The Four Pillars of the New Retirement.

Many Canadians view retirement as a time to improve their health in mind, body and spirit. 91% of retirees agree that it’s never too late to improve your health". Learn more about The Four Pillars of the New Retirement.

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Looking to save for your child’s education but not sure where to start? Contact me today to learn the ins and outs of contributing to an RESP.

There’s no doubt that the past few months have been financially stressful, especially for those of you who are small business or franchise owners. Now may be a good time for tenants and landlords to review their lease agreements with a lawyer to fully understand everyone’s rights and options around rent payments and occupancy.

Preparing for a child’s future education can be a whole-family affair, but how are parents supposed to manage contributions from multiple sources? Let's talk about the best way for family members to contribute to your child's education.

Preparing for retirement or planning for your child’s education are significant milestones that require long-term planning. By considering your long-term goals, I can work with you to understand what’s important to you.

At Edward Jones, we know that you lead a busy life and have multiple priorities, both personal and financial. As your Edward Jones financial advisor, I can work with you to create a personalized strategy to help you prioritize what’s important to you.

As a business owner you may already know this and be living through it, but the Canadian Fiscal Snapshot confirmed it -- the impact of COVID-19 on business owners is staggering. In May alone, 43% of self-employed workers worked less than half of their usual hours. I can help you create a financial strategy, so you can focus on your business and serving your customers. Check out our Business Owner's Guide to Survive and Thrive. I'm just a phone call or comment away if you want to chat.

While many people are talking about the staggering numbers reported in Canada's Fiscal Snapshot, there's a statistic in there you may have missed 1 in 5 Canadians are reporting symptoms consistent with moderate or severe anxiety and if you have your own business you may be feeling the pinch. Having a financial strategy can help you regain control. Check out the actions we recommend to help safeguard your business. I'd be happy to help you and provide a second opinion.

Your mental health, physical health and financial health are a package deal. Did you know that 59% of Canadians are spending more time watching television, 69% are spending more time on the Internet and 35% are eating more unhealthy foods since the start of COVID-19? Check out our health and wellness resources. I'd love to partner with you and your family to help you feel in control.

Canada's Fiscal Snapshot highlighted how significantly young families are being impacted by COVID-19 parents and grandparents may be called upon to help. You may be wondering how to balance your own retirement goals with other goals like helping your loved ones. We can help.

Have your priorities changed as a result of the pandemic? Many of my clients' goals have changed and shifted. We just launched a 3-minute quiz to help you assess your financial priorities. DM me and I'll send you the link to take the quiz.

Do you have a child in post-secondary school? Canada's Fiscal Snapshot reported that 7 out of 10 post-secondary students' jobs were cancelled. If you are nearing or living in retirement, you may be feeling stretched on how to juggle these competing priorities. I'm here if you need some help or guidance. DM me or call me.

Did you know that 743,000 Canadians deferred or skipped a mortgage payment over the past few months? While things may not be going exactly according to plan if you are nearing retirement, there are lots of ways I can help you stay on track to reach your goals. If you want a second opinion, with no strings attached, DM me and I'd be happy to chat with you.

Are you an experienced financial advisor looking to take your practice to the next level? Attend this event to learn more about the opportunity at Edward Jones.

Weekly Market Update: The first half of 2020 contained an all-time high for stocks, a global pandemic, a swift and severe recession along with the sharpest bear market drop on record followed by a strong market rally that included the fifth-strongest quarterly gain for the S&P 500 in the post-war era. So with all of that packed into the first half, what's in store for the second half of the year?

Weekly Market Update: It's time for your weekly financial market update. Find out what happened this past week and what's coming up. Read it here.

Finding the answer to why do I want to invest? becomes the foundation for any good investment strategy. Knowing your purpose and recognizing what it is you want to achieve financially will help us build a comprehensive financial strategy that best meets your goals. Once we understand the why to investing, we can move on to figuring out the how.