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B-SIDE: BE ANYTHING BUT BE THE BEST, AND BEING KIND COMES BACK TO YOU

The Surround Foundation was created back in 2019 to support causes championed by our clients and close to the hearts of our team members at Surround. NEXT LEVEL SPONSORED ATHLETE: MAX VIGNEUX This month we are thrilled to introduce Max Vigneux from All Level CrossFit in Windsor Ontario. Max was the recipient of one of...

May 29, 2023

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FROM SMALL ACORNS GROW MIGHTY OAKS

We wanted to give a big shout-out to our client Darrell Dawson who recently published a fiction story for children titled From Small Acorns Grow Mighty Oaks. Darrell lives in Mahone Bay, N.S. and was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England in 1938. He attended Woodhouse Grove School, a public school for boys. While serving two...

April 19, 2023

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THE FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT IS FINALLY HERE!

We are often asked by clients for advice on ways to help their children or grandchildren learn how to invest and build wealth. Many clients want to help the next generation, but instead of just handing over money, they want to help see how it can change their lives for future generations. There are a...

April 19, 2023

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CAN THE FED THREAD THE NEEDLE?

As rates began to rise in 2022, there were two realistic scenarios for the economy. Which scenario will prevail? Find out in this month’s video. By Adil Mohammed, CIM®, QAFP™, FCSI® Wealth Advisor Assante Financial Management Ltd. Correction: 0:33 rates began to rise in 2022, not 2020 Assante is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of CI...

March 29, 2023

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SURROUND’S WORLD CLASS WEALTH ATHLETES FOLLOW 3 SIMPLE RULES

Being a CrossFit Coach is both an honour and a duty — and the great ones live by one charter: “My competency is solely defined by my efficacy.” Being a Wealth Coach is both an honour and a duty — and if you ask me, the great ones also live by this charter: “My competency...

February 27, 2023

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B-SIDE: AS IN ‘BE ANYTHING BUT BE THE BEST’

Introducing Surround’s first CF24 Sponsored Athlete: Julia Lane, Windsor, ON It is my absolute pleasure to introduce the first of our Next Level Sponsorship Athletes who were awarded in October based on their submissions of what piece of training, assistance or equipment would help them take their game to the next level. As you recall,...

February 27, 2023

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LET’S GET THIS STARTED!

As we look back on 2022 and say good riddance, we are all well aware that our 2022 obligations are not behind us as of yet…. Yes…the dreaded tax season is upon us. As with most years we will soon begin to receive slips in the mail from the various companies and agencies you deal...

January 30, 2023

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Assante Market Update: Bring on 2023!

Happy New Year all! May the new year bring good health, happiness and positive markets in 2023 with no new wars or pandemics! As for 2022 – nice knowing you…. Okay, that may be a bit harsh. Tami and I welcomed our second baby in September so I can’t write off 2022 completely. Not to...

January 13, 2023

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BEING KIND COMES BACK TO YOU.

This holiday season, the Surround team marks the third anniversary of The Surround Foundation by recognizing and supporting charities tackling food insecurity in our various home towns. Please enjoy this warm and festive video message. It’s sure to have you dancing in your boots by the end! In addition to sponsoring a city-wide campaign for...

December 20, 2022

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS AN AWESOME YEAR WITH SURROUND

Here it is, our Christmas Wish List! A list of some of the things we are very excited to talk to you about in our communications and meetings with you in the New Year. Stay tuned for more on this as we roll out the 2023 Surround Wealth Client Experience for you. In the meantime,...

December 20, 2022

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SURROUND B-SIDE HOLIDAY 2022 EDITION

You asked and we answered. The Surround B-side continues its releases this time with a set of 10 specially curated holiday time and inspiring songs of warmth and joy. CLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY!

December 20, 2022

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SAVERS REJOICE

Every market correction has similarities to a previous correction but carries with it its own unique flavour. What’s different this year? Find out in this month’s video. By Adil Mohammed, CIM®, QAFP™, FCSI® Wealth Advisor Assante Financial Management Ltd. Assante is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of CI Financial Corp. (“CI”). The principal business of CI...

November 23, 2022

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INTENSITY: HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT IT?

Intensity is an essential ingredient to reach optimal human performance in sport and in business, but each person’s definition and requirement for what is “optimal” is going to vary. Watch the video and then read this month’s blogpost: Then and only then, Intensity. By Gillian Stovel Rivers, MA, CFP®, CEA Senior Wealth Advisor

October 24, 2022

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THEN AND ONLY THEN, INTENSITY.

In my April edition of The Surroundup I laid out the CrossFit Charter: Mechanics, Consistency, Intensity. Once we have the basic mechanics of movement – or in our case, wealth – defined, that’s when we can identify and practice skills which, when executed with consistency, will help us create wealth. In the July...

October 24, 2022

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SURROUND B-SIDE Q422

When we first started writing The Surroundup back in 2020, internally we would often refer to the second article to be included each month as “the B-side”. Meaning if The Surroundup was an album, the A-side was the main blog or article, and the B-side was something else we wanted to put out there for...

October 24, 2022

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OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND

We are about to say goodbye to what seems like the first ‘normal’ summer we’ve had in two years as many of us returned to vacations and being away with friends and family. For the most part much has returned in our daily lives, but without question… we have not forgotten about the market declines...

September 27, 2022

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SURROUND FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE NEXT LEVEL SPONSORSHIP FOR CF|24

On October 1st, members of your team at Surround are participating in a one- day fitness fundraiser called CF|24. We will be completing one “hero” style workout and all funds raised will be donated to Special Olympics Canada Foundation. Any pledges made to our fundraising page are greatly appreciated and will go a long way...

September 27, 2022

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THIS TOO SHALL PASS

Well, the first half of 2022 is officially behind us. It was certainly one for the history books. To provide some context, here’s what we just experienced: First half of 2022 ranks in the worst 3% of all 6 month returns since 1926 for stocks (only 6 months performance numbers that were worse occurred during...

August 26, 2022

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CONSISTENCY AT ANYTHING YOU CHOOSE WILL ACHIEVE RESULTS. CHOOSE WISELY.

Consistency at anything you choose will achieve results. Choose wisely. Watch the video and then read this month’s blogpost: You don’t get what you wish for. You get what you work for. By Gillian Stovel Rivers, MA, CFP®, CEA Senior Wealth Advisor Assante Financial Management Ltd.

July 27, 2022

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YOU DON’T GET WHAT YOU WISH FOR. YOU GET WHAT YOU WORK FOR.

In my April edition of The Surroundup I laid out the CrossFit Charter: Mechanics, Consistency, Intensity. Once we have the basic mechanics of movement – or in our case, wealth – defined, that’s when we can identify and practice skills which, when executed with consistency, will help us create wealth. Humans process information through different...

July 27, 2022