In this episode, host Ethan Astaneh speaks with Dan Wurtele and Ryan Dash, partners at The Vancouver Life Real Estate Group. Dan and Ryan lead a team of award-winning real estate advisors to help their clients navigate the complexities of the Vancouver real estate market. 

Dan and Ryan discuss some of the most timely issues affecting the Vancouver real estate market. They provide an update on the residential real estate market, speculate on the "myth" of the mortgage maturity cliff, and discuss affordability in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

 In this episode, Ron Haik sits down with John Bromley, the visionary founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, an online donation platform. With a passion for charitable giving in Canada, John advocates for increased access, education, and dialogue within the sector. Join us as we delve into his journey and how Charitable Impact helps facilitate online donations, making gifts to causes seamless.

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In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Selena Woo sits down with Zoë Pawlak, an artist and industrial designer rooted in the vibrant city of Vancouver, alongside her daughter Cienna Dixon.

Together, they paint a picture of their shared journey, illuminating a path of healing and blossoming growth. Zoë reminisces on her evolution as a young mother, navigating the waters of sobriety, and weaving connections with her beloved daughter. Meanwhile, Cienna's narrative sparkles with resilience, revealing how early trials became gems on her path, leading her to become the youngest trainer in Gold's Gym's history.

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In this episode, Mark Hannah, Managing Director, Nicola Wealth Real Estate, is joined by Joe Mazzocco, an Independent Advisor on the Nicola Wealth Real Estate Investment Committee. With over three decades of experience, including his tenure as Executive Managing Director at KingSett Capital, Joe offers invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of property investment, particularly amidst various market challenges.

Together, they delve into various topics, from the impact of fluctuating interest rates on property values in 2023 to the critical role of an investment committee. They also discuss identifying promising cities and preferred asset types, sharing insights on seizing opportunities and clarifying the distinguishing characteristics of top-performing real estate assets.

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Ben Jang, Portfolio Manager at Nicola Wealth, joins host Jasmine Marichic to provide an update on how global markets performed in the fourth quarter of 2023. Offering valuable insights, Ben discusses the expected rise in volatility for the year ahead. He dives into the complex interplay of labour market dynamics, technological advancements, and housing supply issues, explaining their combined influence on inflation and interest rates.

Wrapping up the conversation, Ben shares practical tips on navigating a highly correlated stock and bond environment when positioning your portfolio.

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Many individuals aspire to leave a lasting legacy through charitable giving. Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) present an opportunity to revolutionize your philanthropic strategy. In this episode, Jackie Dagg, Team Lead at Private Giving Foundation, and Timothy Stranks, Wealth Advisor | Client Relationship Manager, explore the nuances of DAFs, offering a closer look at the advantages, strategies, and the unique approach that Nicola Wealth brings to aligning your philanthropic wishes with your financial and tax planning strategy

Welcome to a new season of The Wealth Exchange Podcast, where our goal is to provide access to expert insights on a variety of planning topics, market commentary, general education on investing strategies, and an in-depth exploration of Nicola Wealth's unique approach to building and preserving wealth.

In this episode, we'll guide you through some exciting new changes and share what you can expect from the podcast as we enter a new year.

In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Selena Woo sits down with Ravnoor Kirk and Katrina Walker, students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and Co-Presidents of the BCIT Chapter of Young Women in Business (YWiB).

YWiB is a community for emerging female leaders and young professionals who want to create their own success, creating a platform for their voices to be heard and exposing them to new opportunities. As student leaders, Ravnoor and Katrina share how they balance priorities, support each other, and help cultivate growth, community, empowerment, collaboration and fun within the YWiB community and beyond.

In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, Ron Haik sits down with technology veteran Michael Frew to explore the world of tech entrepreneurship and digital business acquisitions. With extensive experience working with industry giants such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Amazon, Michael offers listeners unique and firsthand insights into the inner workings of the tech industry. Additionally, they thoroughly explore the blueprint to achieving financial success in digital business acquisitions and detail the strategic advantages of acquiring businesses over starting from scratch.

Investing Matters is a segment of the Wealth Exchange podcast hosted by Ethan Astaneh. In this segment, Ethan discusses planning topics, market commentary, general investing, and education on Nicola Wealth’s unique pool of funds with an array of featured guests.

In this episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Ethan Astaneh hosts a special three-part series on Making Sense of AI. In Part 3, he is joined by Morten Rand-Hendriksen, a thought leader in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its ethical implications. Morten, a keynote speaker, instructor, and educator at LinkedIn Learning, as well as a TikTok un-fluencer and university lecturer, brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation.

In this engaging discussion, Ethan and Morten explore the critical intersection between technology and society. Morten guides listeners through the ethical considerations of AI and its impact on the way we work. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of the inherent value of human labour, setting the stage for Morten to provide a comprehensive overview of how AI and technology are poised to augment, rather than substitute, individual work.