When asked what makes our firm stand out, we simply say that Bridgewell Financial is powered by extraordinary people. Their dedication to excellence, their commitment to our clients’ success and their passion for giving back to the community have helped our firm achieve success over the years. No matter their role, our team members are …
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If our first year in business was about establishing processes, delivering high-value financial solutions and growing our firm, the second has been about taking it to the next level and continuing to enhance a client service experience built around delivering financial wellness. We’re especially proud that we’ve been able to expand what it means to …
Year-in-Review 2023: Bringing financial wellness to our growing client base Read More »
An important question that’s been on the minds of employers over the past year is how the National Pharmacare and Canada Dental Benefit plans could impact their group benefits coverage—if at all. Do these new programs negate the need to provide drug or dental coverage to their teams? Are the plans fully comprehensive, or are …
National Pharmacare and Canada Dental Benefit plans: What employers need to know Read More »
Since founding Bridgewell Financial, we’ve been lucky to work with many outstanding service providers from across the financial services industry. We’ve built strong connections and forged relationships that are helping our clients achieve financial wellness in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. We’ve even had the opportunity to welcome one of those like-minded …
There’s nothing better than knowing that you work with one of the best teams in the financial services industry—and we fully believe that’s the case here at Bridgewell Financial. We’re very proud of the commitment to excellence that our colleagues display every day. Their dedication to continuous learning, providing an exceptional client service experience and …
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There are certain workplace experience and compensation hallmarks that matter to most employees. Think competitive compensation, a supportive and rewarding work environment, workplace recognition and a strong employee benefits program. When it comes to the latter, it’s often assumed that retirement savings plans are a trailing priority behind other benefits such as health and dental …
One of the most important ways we can help clients achieve financial wellness is by continuing to enhance our service experience in every way possible. It’s a commitment that the Bridgewell Financial Group Benefits team not only embraces, but looks to advance as we enter into dynamic new partnerships and association memberships. On that note, …
Bridgewell Financial is proud to join Benefits Alliance Read More »
In our earlier blogs on developing a plan for the family cottage and the many legal considerations around cottage succession, we explored the emotional and financial sides of managing everyone’s favourite summertime (and in some cases four-season) family asset. But what about tax strategy? Simply put, the capital gains tax implications of owning a second property …
Strategies to mitigate capital gains tax liabilities on the family cottage Read More »
Typical estate planning discussions revolve around core elements such as trusts, beneficiary designations, tax planning and wills—and for good reason. These are all critical considerations. However, there are other estate planning pillars that typically gain less attention, but can be just as important in helping you achieve overall financial wellness and security. As we noted …
Less-discussed aspects of estate planning: Longevity, a living legacy and your team Read More »
We’re conditioned to think about our lives (not to mention financial planning) in stages. Our adolescent and early adult years are spent attending school and then maybe pursuing a post-secondary education. Between our twenties and forties, it’s often about building a career, a business or a family—maybe all three. Then it’s time for retirement and …
Financial planning for your post-career transition (not retirement) Read More »
