
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


About This Episode
CRM3 is the next major evolution in investment cost transparency and it arrives on Canadian investment statements in early 2027.
In this episode, Keith Matthews is joined once again by TMA's chief compliance officer and director of operations, Michael Baldoni, for a follow-up to their episode on fiduciary care. CRM3 follows CRM1 and CRM2, two earlier rounds of fee disclosure reform, but goes a step further with a single number, the FER, that shows exactly what your investments cost you in dollars. Keith and Michael break down what's changing, what it means for your statement, and the questions worth asking your own advisor once it arrives.
Michael walks through the full history of the CRM framework, from CRM1 in 2009 to CRM2's fee and performance reporting, all the way to what CRM3 will require: a complete, dollar-by-dollar breakdown of every cost layer in a client's portfolio, including embedded fund fees that many investors have never seen clearly reported before.
Keith and Michael discuss what investors will actually see on their new statements, who stands to benefit most from this change, which firms and advisors will be under pressure, and what questions every investor should be asking right now.
If you want to know exactly what you're paying, and what you're getting for it, this is the episode for you.
Happy listening!
Key Topics Covered:
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
About This Episode
In this episode, Keith Matthews sits down with TMA's Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Operations, Michael Baldoni, for an important and eye-opening conversation on a topic most Canadian investors don't fully understand: fiduciary care.
Michael brings a wealth of experience from large financial institutions including National Bank Financial, MD Financial, and Scotia's High Net Worth Division to break down what fiduciary responsibility actually means, how it differs from the industry's more common suitability standard, and why the distinction matters enormously for your financial outcomes.
Keith and Michael walk through the three main types of investment professionals Canadians encounter portfolio managers, investment advisors, and financial planners and explain exactly which standard applies to each. They also explore what it means to work with an independent portfolio manager versus one operating inside a large financial institution, and clarify what fiduciary care does and doesn't guarantee.
A must-listen for any Canadian investor who wants to truly understand who is and who isn't mandated to act in their client's best interest.
Happy listening!
Key Topics Covered:
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
About This Episode
In this episode, Ruben Antoine sits down with Albert Labelle, partner at PearTree Canada, to close out the three-part series on charitable giving with a deep dive into flow-through shares — one of the most powerful and least understood tools in Canadian tax and philanthropic planning.
Albert walks through what flow-through shares are, why the Canadian government created them, and how they work both as a tax reduction strategy and as a way to supercharge charitable giving. He explains how an individual in the highest tax bracket can make a $50,000 donation for as little as $1,000 out of pocket — and why this is not a loophole, but an intentional government program designed to support Canada's natural resources sector.
The conversation also covers how corporations and holding companies can benefit from flow-through shares, the role of the Capital Dividend Account, and how PearTree has structured transactions to eliminate market risk for investors.
A fascinating and eye-opening episode for anyone who pays significant taxes, has philanthropic goals, or both.
Happy listening!
Key Topics Covered:
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
Geopolitical tension, market volatility, and remarkable investment returns.
In this episode, Keith Matthews and Lawrence Greenberg sit down for a mid-year review of the first six months of 2026 — a period packed with geopolitical tension, market volatility, and some truly remarkable investment returns.
Keith and Lawrence break down what actually drove markets higher despite a noisy and unsettling news cycle, from the Iran conflict to oil supply shocks and AI capital investment. They walk through asset class returns across the board, zoom out to put the last decade of performance in perspective, and tackle one of the most common investor questions right now: should I keep investing when markets are at all-time highs?
They also cover the rotation happening beneath the surface — the relative underperformance of the Mag 7, the surge in small cap and emerging market stocks — and revisit the gold narrative that dominated headlines earlier in the year.
A grounding, data-driven episode for any investor wondering what to make of today's markets.
Happy listening!
Key Topics Covered:
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
The Donor Advised Fund Playbook
In this episode, Lawrence Greenberg continues the three-part series on charitable giving in Canada with Part Two: Donor Advised Funds. He's joined by special guest Linda Argalgi, tax accountant and philanthropy advisor at the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF).
Linda walks through what a donor advised fund (DAF) is, how it compares to a private foundation, and why this strategy isn't just for the ultra-wealthy. They cover the mechanics of contributing to a DAF, how investment options work, and the key differences in administration, privacy, disbursement flexibility, and legacy planning between a DAF and a private foundation.
Lawrence and Linda also discuss real-world planning scenarios — from front-loading donations during a high-income or wealth-creation year, to setting up a fund that honors a donor's wishes for generations to come.
A must-listen for anyone curious about more sophisticated, flexible ways to structure their charitable giving.
Happy listening!
Key Topics Covered:
Mentioned in this episode:
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
Donations 101: A Canadian Guide to Tax-Smart Charitable Giving
In this episode, Lawrence Greenberg and Jackson Matthews kick off a three-part series on charitable giving in Canada.
Lawrence and Jackson break down the different ways to give, how charitable donations affect your taxes, and how to plan strategically around your giving. They cover everything from the basic cash donation to the more powerful — and often overlooked — strategy of gifting securities in kind, which can generate significant tax savings for both the donor and the charity.
They also touch on corporate giving, the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), annual donation limits, estate planning opportunities, and offer a preview of two advanced strategies — donor advised funds and flow-through shares — that will be explored in depth in the next two episodes.
A must-listen for anyone who wants to be more intentional and tax-efficient with their generosity.
Happy listening!
Key Topics Covered:
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Thanks for listening!
In this episode of the Empowered Investor Podcast, Marcelo Taboada sits down with financial journalist and CFP professional Beth Pinsker to discuss one of the most overlooked areas of financial planning: caregiving for aging parents.
Beth shares the deeply personal story behind her book My Mother’s Money and explains why financial caregiving is about far more than estate planning. The conversation explores the emotional, logistical, and financial realities families face when a parent becomes ill or incapacitated, from powers of attorney and healthcare directives to sibling dynamics, long-term care costs, and difficult end-of-life decisions.
Marcelo and Beth also discuss the hidden burden caregiving places on families, why early conversations matter, and the practical steps listeners can take today to protect both their parents and their own future caregivers.
Key takeaways
• Financial caregiving is more than estate planning. (00:05:09)
• Why most families avoid these conversations until it’s too late. (00:06:48)
• The importance of powers of attorney and healthcare directives. (00:12:00)
• Why having passwords alone is no longer enough. (00:16:33)
• How banks can reject outdated or incomplete legal documents. (00:22:40)
• Why estate documents should be reviewed regularly after major life changes. (00:24:23)
• How family meetings can reduce conflict and confusion later on. (00:25:59)
• The emotional and financial burden often falls disproportionately on women. (00:27:46)
• How sibling dynamics can complicate caregiving and estate decisions. (00:28:05)
• Why communication and transparency are critical within families. (00:30:12)
• What families tend to fight over most during estate settlements. (00:33:29)
• The true cost of aging and long-term care planning. (00:34:10)
• Why traditional retirement planning often ignores late-life care realities. (00:34:34)
• How healthcare and caregiving costs can quickly escalate. (00:35:16)
• The difficult balance between protecting parents and preserving inheritances. (00:39:06)
• Why aging at home is emotionally appealing but not always practical. (00:41:17)
• How early conversations with parents can improve financial planning outcomes. (00:42:54)
• Why housing decisions become central later in retirement. (00:44:24)
• The emotional difficulty of downsizing and leaving the family home. (00:45:05)
• How caregiving changed Beth’s perspective on retirement and life priorities. (00:49:22)
• The importance of documenting family stories and personal history before it’s too late. (00:48:00)
• Why simplifying finances is one of the greatest gifts to future caregivers. (00:52:36)
• The benefits of consolidating accounts and reducing financial complexity. (00:53:16)
Mentioned in this episode:
Thanks for listening!
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
In this episode, Keith Matthews sits down with Shelby Hacala, Co-Founder of BOS360, to break down how business operating systems can transform the way companies run and grow.
They explore why so many entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders feel stuck or overwhelmed and how implementing the right structure can bring clarity, accountability, and better execution across teams. Shelby shares practical insights on aligning people, setting clear priorities, and building systems that actually drive results.
They also discuss the value of coaching, why discipline matters more than motivation, and how small, consistent improvements can lead to major long-term success.
If you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring business leader looking to scale your business with more clarity and control, this episode delivers actionable insights you can apply right away.
Key moments:Thanks for Listening!
Mentioned in the Episode
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
In this episode, Lawrence Greenberg and Jackson Matthews break down how young Canadians in their 20's and 30's should approach investing and building a strong financial foundation.
They walk through the biggest challenges beginners face, from information overload to the fear of making mistakes, and explain how to simplify the process. The conversation covers the different ways to start investing, whether through traditional banks, robo-advisors, or DIY platforms, and how to choose the right approach based on your level of involvement.
They also explain how to prioritize accounts like the FHSA, TFSA, and RRSP, and why understanding their tax advantages can significantly impact long-term wealth. Beyond that, they highlight the importance of diversification, avoiding stock picking, and keeping fees low.
Throughout the episode, the focus remains on building good habits early, staying disciplined, and letting time and compounding do the heavy lifting.
Key points from the episode:Thanks for Listening!
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
In this episode, Marcelo Taboada sits down with Nicolas Bérubé to discuss his latest book L’art de multiplier son argent : 17 leçons pour réussir en bourse (The Art of Multiplying Your Money: 17 Lessons for Success in the Stock Market). Together, they break down the key lessons every investor should understand to build long-term success in the stock market.
Nicolas brings deep expertise in wealth management and financial planning, with a strong focus on helping families make thoughtful, long-term decisions. He is also the author of three books and a regular personal finance columnist for La Presse, where he shares practical insights with a broad audience. His work has been published in multiple languages (primarily French and English), reflecting his broad reach with readers interested in practical personal finance.
Known for his disciplined approach and ability to simplify complex financial concepts, Nicolas has built a reputation for delivering clear, client-centered advice that aligns strategy with real-world goals.
Overall, this episode is a reminder that successful investing is not about complexity, but about consistency and avoiding common mistakes.
Key points:Mentioned in this episode:
Thanks for Listening!
Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] or 514-695-0096 ext.112.
Follow Tulett,Matthews & Associates on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, and more!
Follow The Empowered Investor on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
From the publisher's feed

31,962 Listeners

8,394 Listeners

477 Listeners

1 Listeners

3 Listeners

4 Listeners

12 Listeners

15 Listeners

1,438 Listeners

54 Listeners