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Roger Antonio, RRC®
Roger Antonio, RRC®
Financial Planner, Mortgage Agent Level 1

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Personal Wealth and Finance


Financial Viewpoint


Understanding Market Cycles: A Guide to Bull and Bear Markets

Stock market language refers to two predominant patterns: “bulls” and “bears.” These terms describe the prevailing market trend and can sometimes cause concern, but understanding their meaning is key to maintaining a long-term perspective. My goal is to help you …

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Life Insurance


Understanding Life Insurance Planning 

Life insurance plans offer death benefits, to protect your wealth creation plans.

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Mortgages


Mortgage planning to fit your financial strategy

If you’re seeking a mortgage, it’s a good idea to consider your mortgage as a crucial part of your overall financial strategy. A well-thought-out mortgage plan can help you navigate market fluctuations, protect your real estate investment, and give you …

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Registered Investments


Review: TFSA Understanding

Here is a quick summary review of the TFSA.

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Estate View


RRSP and TFSA Rollover to a Surviving Spouse

Upon the death of a spouse in Canada, specific rules govern the transfer of Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) to the surviving spouse. These “rollover” provisions are designed to allow for the tax-deferred or tax-free …

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Estate View


Understanding beneficiary designations in Canada

Understanding beneficiary designations in Canada is a critical aspect of estate planning, often overriding provisions made in a will. This is because certain assets, by their very nature, allow for direct beneficiary designations that operate outside of the estate and …

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Investor Insight


RRSP and TFSA REVIEW 2025

What are some differences between a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? The tax benefits of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) The TFSA is a registered savings account that makes it easy for Canadian taxpayers …

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Mortgages


The Advantage of Using a Mortgage Broker

Mortgage brokers are valuable mediators in the Canadian mortgage market, offering distinct advantages for both new homebuyers and those undergoing mortgage renewal. Multiple Lender Access: Mortgage brokers work with numerous lenders, such as major banks, credit unions, mortgage finance companies, …

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Wealth Viewpoint Quarterly


Transferring RRSPs to RRIFs at age 71

Understanding transferring RRSPs to RRIFs RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any …

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Mortgages


Reviewing your mortgage is important

We have been blessed with low-interest rates affecting lower mortgage rates. Have you thought about what happens to mortgage rates and how a household’s expenses go up when these rates rise?

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Financial Planning


To retire well, maximize your income strategies

We invest in what people buy. When an equity investment fund or stock is purchased, you indirectly invest in businesses relating to what consumers buy.

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Investor Insight


Investing with a team of asset managers

If you are an investor who remembers the mortgage debt crisis of 2008-9, you know that the stock market lost significant value. From an investment standpoint, the real downside occurred when some investors sold off their equity holdings due to …

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Registered Investments


Understanding transferring RRSPs to RRIFs.

RRSP Maturity Strategies: You are allowed to contribute to your RRSP up until December 31 of the year that you turn 71, at which point your RRSP must be closed. Instead, you can select any or a combination of: transferring …

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Mortgages


Why use a Mortgage Broker

As a dedicated mortgage professional, I have access to numerous lending institutions offering unique mortgage products. First-time homebuyers or those either with a mortgage for renewal or looking to refinance, give us a call. You needn't look any farther as we offer great options as a one-stop broker.

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