Nothing is worse than feeling regret.

And this is even more so when it comes to your investments or plans for your retirement.

In this episode, Wes tackles the topic of regrets and how to avoid them in regard to your investments and retirement plans. He explores common past investment mistakes and the importance of having a plan in place and listening to experts.

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Have you ever wondered what a portfolio manager does and how they take advantage of a perceived negative event like a market correction? 

In this episode, Wes speaks with David Fingold, Vice President and Senior Porfolio Manager with Dynamic Funds, about the asset managers’ role. David shares his dedication to the portfolios he manages, how he plans to take advantage of the current situation in the market, why he’s optimistic about the current economic environment, and how optimism leads to investment opportunities.

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David Fingold is the Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Dynamic Funds. He joined Dynamic in 2002 and became the Vice President in 2018. Prior to obtaining his current job title, David graduated with distinction from Babson College in Massachusetts in 1988.

The financial consumer is experiencing high levels of uncertainty with inflation, stock market fluctuations and high interest rates.  Learn how to bulletproof your financial plan in times like these.

In this episode, Wes dives into planning for retirement with his secret weapon, the Financial MRI, which works as a “catch-all” to determine what you might be missing, the gaps that can be filled and what your next steps are. 

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Retirement can be heaven or it can be hell — and what YOU do to plan makes all the difference. Without the proper planning tools and guidelines, it is easy to feel stuck and uncertain about your future.

In this episode, Senior Financial Strategist Wesley Forster details what you need to know when planning your retirement and what to avoid along the way.

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A market correction is similar to weeding the garden, in order to get the desired results you are looking for, you must first get rid of the weeds or they will choke out the growth you really want. 

In this episode of Your Finances — Know You Can, Wesley Forster, Senior Financial Strategist at HSI Financial Group, is joined by JP Chevalier, Portfolio Manager at iA Financial Group. They discuss the importance of knowing what you are invested in and strategies they employ for you when the markets are in turmoil. 

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When looking to invest your money, oftentimes people will go to banks as a safe option. What they don’t realize is that they are short changing themselves when it comes to personalized planning if they don’t work with a financial planner. 

In this episode of Your Finances — Know You Can, Wesley Forster, Sr. Financial Strategist at HSI Financial Group is joined by Andrew Owsiak, Financial Strategist at HSI Financial Group. They discuss the benefits of working alongside a financial planning team and what that looks like.  

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When you were adding insurance to your financial plan, did you complete a detailed needs analysis to ensure that your family’s needs would be addressed?

Many insurance companies follow a “one size fits all” framework, but no two people have exactly the same needs when it comes to insurance. 

In this episode of Your Finances — Know You Can, Wesley Forster, Sr. Financial Strategist at HSI Financial Group is joined by Devon Cheema, Financial Strategist at HSI Financial Group. They discuss the ins and outs of insurance planning and how it fits in the overall financial plan.  

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Do you have someone just preparing your taxes, or do you have someone that helps you plan for your taxes?

Most clients are unaware of the amount of money they could be saving and potentially getting back from the government through tax planning.

In this episode of Your Finances — Know You Can, Wes Forster, Sr. Financial Strategist at HSI Financial Group is joined by HSI Financial Group Financial Strategist Blake Carruthers, they discuss the in’s and outs of tax planning and preparing and how HSI Financial Group helps their clients optimize and implement tax savings into their financial plan.

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If you were to die tomorrow, do you have a plan for how your estate would be handled? Who would be your power of attorney? Do you know who gets which assets? What about who pays for any outstanding debts?

Those are the most common questions that are asked to families when a loved one dies.

In this episode of Your Finances — Know You Can, HSI Financial’s president and senior financial strategist, Wes Forster, outlines what an estate plan is, why you should have one, and when is the best time to complete it.

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Your investments are the fuel for your trip, but your financial plan is your flight plan. And without that, you don’t know how much fuel or investments you’re going to need.

Say you’ve got the fuel and the plan. But, what about the advisor? Is your financial planner the right person to work with?

When looking for a financial planner, you have to find someone who aligns with your goals and investing expectations. That’s why, this week, HSI Financial’s president and senior financial strategist, Wes Forster, outlines what you should keep in mind when looking for a financial strategist, as well as what to expect from HSI Financial as a client. 

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