A few weeks ago, I published a critique of Questrade’s marketing and brand promise. As the post gained traction, several people publicly commented both in support and opposition to the article, and many more reached out privately.

More and more Financial Advisors are having to act as their own Chief Technology Officers. In order to help facilitate advisors’ efforts, I have complied a market survey of technology products that can help advisors to enable their practice.

There’s one company in Canada that financial advisors almost universally hate: Questrade. It’s no mystery as to why; after all, Questrade has – for years – focused its marketing efforts on ads attacking the advisory industry, questioning our value and above all else, our cost.

In recent years, podcasting has grown from its humble hobbyist origins to become a big, global business. It’s estimated that there are currently over 1 million active podcasts, featuring 30 million podcast episodes available in over 100 languages. Stats tell us that more than one in five Americans currently listen to podcasts weekly, and the numbers are only going in one direction: up.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Tina Powell, Partner and Chief of Community at Intention.ly, and introduces the Advisor Brand Builder tool. Designed to assist financial advisors in crafting their brand identity efficiently and effectively, the tool promises to revolutionize the branding process for financial professionals. Through their discussion, Tina Powell sheds light on the significance of strong branding in the financial services industry, the innovative approach of Advisor Brand Builder, and offers invaluable insights into leveraging technology for branding.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira welcomes Madalyn Armijo, Co-founder and COO of Dispatch, a revolutionary platform designed to seamlessly integrate multiple financial advisory systems. This discussion delves into the platform's inception, its mission to eliminate redundant data entry, and its broader impact on the financial advisory landscape. The conversation offers insightful perspectives on the future of fintech and the challenges of modernizing financial advisory services.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Jonathan Faerman, founder of Investium, a revolutionary platform that facilitates co-investing in real estate by connecting like-minded individuals. They dive into the platform's origins, its functionalities, and the value it offers to its users, illustrating how technology is transforming the way we approach real estate investment.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira interviews Emmanuel Daniel, the founder of TAB Global, to discuss his groundbreaking book "The Great Transition." This book explores the seismic shifts happening within the banking sector, propelled by the advent of digital technologies and open banking, reshaping the landscape for both consumers and financial institutions. Together, they unpack the essence of banking transformation and what it signifies for the future.

Jason talks to Rohit Agarwal, Co-CEO of SORA Finance. They delve into the revolutionary platform SORA Finance, which empowers advisors to effectively manage and discuss clients' debt and debt restructuring. The episode offers a deep dive into the functionalities, challenges, and the significant impact of SORA Finance in optimizing the liabilities side of clients' balance sheets.

Jason Pereira engages Whit Lanier, CEO and Co-founder of Amplify Reviews, in a conversation about how financial advisors can harness the power of online reviews to enhance their visibility and attract more clients. Lanier delves into the transformative SEC marketing rule changes and shares his insights on the impact of positive client testimonials in the financial industry, drawing parallels from his previous experiences in healthcare. This episode is a treasure trove for advisors seeking to leverage digital platforms for growth.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira speaks with Mark Gilbert, Co-founder and CEO of Zocks Communications. Zocks Communications introduces an artificial intelligence-driven meeting assistant designed specifically for financial advisors. Throughout the discussion, Gilbert delves into the origins of Zocks, its innovative approach to capturing and structuring meeting-based data, and the broader implications of AI in enhancing advisor-client interactions.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Matt, the CEO of EncorEstate Plans. EncorEstate Plans is an advisor-led tool designed to assist clients in creating and implementing their estate plans seamlessly within one comprehensive system. The platform enables financial advisors to guide clients through the process of developing personalized estate plans, providing a streamlined and efficient solution for estate planning.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Nicholas Palahnuk, the founder and CEO of PhilanthPro Solutions. PhilanthPro is a platform designed to assist individuals in planning and managing charitable giving at scale. The conversation highlights the challenges in catering to diverse stakeholders and expresses a shared excitement for contributing to impactful philanthropy.

In this episode of Fintech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Dave Glaser, the CEO of Dwolla, a leading digital payment solution that empowers third parties to offer streamlined and unified payment processing services. Dwolla's innovative platform facilitates efficient and secure digital transactions, revolutionizing the way businesses handle payments.

Jason talks to Richard Parker, owner of the Diomo Corporation. They delve into the critical aspects of buying and selling businesses, focusing on the complexities around what sellers might not disclose and how buyers can navigate these challenges for a successful acquisition. The conversation offers a wealth of insights, drawing from Parker's extensive experience in helping individuals acquire businesses in the lower market.

On today’s episode of Financial Planning for Canadian Business Owners, Jason Pereira interviews Tim Hewson, CEO of LegalWills, an online platform providing millions of users with a simple and accessible solution for creating legal and compliant wills. Tim discusses the importance of having a will, the challenges of estate planning, and how Legal Wills aims to demystify the process.

On today’s episode of FPCBO, Jason talks to Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management Group. Aravind is known for his unique and novel research on the cost of the Canada Pension Plan, and they will talk about the intricacies of Canada Pension Plan and its often-underestimated value for business owners. During the conversation, Aravind and Jason delve into the comprehensive out-of-pocket expenses for employees, taking into account tax credits and deductions. The dialogue explores the fluctuation in costs depending on income levels and the potential for tax savings.

In today’s episode of FPCBO, host Jason talks to Ron Butler, the founder of Butler Mortgages and a prominent figure in the Canadian mortgage space. Ron, known for his insightful Twitter presence, discusses the impending "perfect storm" of mortgage renewals and the current interest rate landscape in Canada.

Today on the wisdom of wealth, we're going to talk about donating to charity. There are several ways to donate to charity. There's the direct method by just giving them money, there's automated methods, there's something called donor advised funds and foundations, and there's through your estate. We're going to talk a little bit about each of those options.

Jason Pereira makes a guest appearance on “Legacy You: Evolution of Estate Planning” for their episode: "Don't Plan in Silos Integrate Legacy Planning into your Financial Plan".

Today we're going to talk about coping with financial difficulty. So let's face it. Life happens. The best laid plans often go to waste because essentially, things get in the way unexpected expenses crop up, maybe job loss or something more severe, but life has a way of changing course quite frequently. And today we're going to talk about coping with that, specifically about a few things. How to plan for it in advance, adjusting when it happens, and what to do when you need help.

Today, on The Wisdom of Wealth, we're going to talk about socially responsible investing. So, it comes as no surprise to anyone that sometimes companies do bad things, and sometimes they're not even bad, just things you don't agree with. Social responsible investing is all about taking into consideration different factors like environmental, social, and governance factors when deciding whether or not you should invest in a company.