In one of our most recent Portfolio Minutes we discussed why we believe Ethics, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) are so important to long term investment success. History has taught us that over time companies that fail to adhere to these three principles will suffer, likely producing more risk and lower rates of return for their …
I think we can say with certainty that fall has arrived. We hope you and your loved ones are well, and we’re looking forward to connecting with everyone between now and the holidays. We’re working on scheduling your meeting but if you haven’t heard from us yet and you’d like to have a chat, reach …
As our clients know we at CH Financial spend a great deal of time talking about the free cash flow within our investments. We do this because history.
At some point in our lives, I think we’ve all been guilty of following the footsteps of others even when it may not be in our own best interest.
Since the 1980’s, the traditional 60/40 asset mix has served investors very well. Both equities and fixed income provided high-risk adjusted returns during this period.
Back in October 2019 the head of investment strategy for CI Signature Investments wrote a piece titled “Modern Portfolio Theory, RIP”. In it he argued
If you are a long-term client of CH you are familiar with our investment “wheel”, the pie-shaped chart that shows the various components of your portfolio.
A central theme for us at CH Financial is that management matters. We seek to partner with investment management firms that are willing.
With the recent pandemic, was there a point that you felt you should sell your investments before they dropped too much? You’re not alone.
Back in September 2019 we wrote an article outlining the mechanics of how we at CH administer the Request for Proposal (RFP) process with our investment providers.
I just want to say we have been with your team since 1993, and we have never had any bad advice. The investments you set up for us during this time has paid for university education for our two granddaughters and provided a significant monthly income for us to augment our pensions.
When I became a client of CHF it was a real game-changer as I was going through a very difficult time both professionally and personally.
I went through a divorce and the loss of a job and a parent, all within a 12-month period. While it was very tough to deal with at the time, I was reassured by the fact that the team at CHF had my back and really cared about me and what I was going through.
Looking back now, I’m not sure how I would have managed without the support of the CHF family.
Jeremy and his team were there every step of the way to help me navigate my way through the complexities of a divorce and inheritance. They got me back on track both financially, as well as emotionally.
I have now been a client of CHF for over 10 years and thanks to their expertise, I know that my family will be well taken care of for many years to come. I am now in a position where I don’t need to worry about money thanks to a solid financial plan.
I would highly recommend the CHF team to others going through life-changing and difficult situations as your financial partner.
As an investment industry professional, I am constantly on the go and maximizing my peak career earning years in my 40s. With travel and work commitments I am very limited for time to spend with family and do the things I love to do and chose CH Financial to allow me more freedom and lifestyle balance.
Being in the investment industry my whole career and an extremely busy professional, I know I could probably do a good job at managing my money as I work in the industry after all while I rely on and trust the CH Financial team that they will take care of the details, both growing my assets as well as taking care of every aspect of my financial situation, including my tax, investments and insurance, they simply take away the stress of having to worry about it all and help me to navigate the complexities for me so it all meshes together and importantly saves me valuable time and headaches.
At the end of the day, the reality is I truly value my time and the opportunity cost of my time and would rather hire the best in the industry so ultimately my wife and I can do the things that we love to do, have more leisure time, relax and enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, exploring new countries, hiking in the mountains and volunteer work.
Since engaging CHF more than 5 years ago we have enjoyed significant growth in our investments but more importantly, we have peace of mind and sleep much better at night knowing the team at CHF has our financial back and anything financial they will take care of for us.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the team at CHF to other career-focused busy professionals who really value their time and lifestyle balance.
Prior to joining CH Financial as a client, I had been partially managing our investments and using a bank-owned broker for many years, with moderate success. When we became clients of CHF, I quickly realized how little I knew about the complexities of managing investments and the importance of seeking out the best specialists in the industry to assist with my family’s full financial picture.
Brian and the team at CHF encouraged us to take an introspective look at our assets and expenditures and even helped us implement a comprehensive budget. The team really stepped up to take care of all aspects of our financial picture, including portfolio design, CH Financial introduced us to a lawyer who took care of everything for us, estate planning and tax, while helping us simplify our financial affairs.
Being of the sandwich generation my wife and I spend considerable time caring for our surviving parents and our grandkids, so
freeing up valuable time is essential to allow us to do the things we love to do. The team at CHF takes care of the details and today my wife and I enjoy a comfortable, stress-free financial situation.
Over the years as a client of CHF, both our portfolio and wealth has grown exponentially, more than we could have ever imagined. Now that we are both happily retired, having the CHF team in our corner helps us to sleep better at night knowing that our somewhat complex financial puzzle is being looked after by a team of people that really care, as opposed to being treated like a number by a big bank.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the CHF team to others looking for a superior financial home in Calgary and a safe place to invest your hard-earned money.
