Games for Hope 2019
We are pleased to inform this event raised around $200K net after expenses. A hugely significant figure that will greatly help the sponsored children’s charities! On Saturday, June 15th, the Total Wealth Management Group team, competing fiercely to win 3 out of 4 games, did make it to the volleyball playoffs … where we unfortunately […]
G4H 2019: Help us raise funds for children’s causes
As in years past, it is our pleasure once again, to participate in The Games for Hope Foundation’s Corporate Sports Benefit Tournament. Every year a dedicated group of volunteers puts together this large corporate multi-sports tournament to raise money for deserving children’s causes. They anticipate having close to 1,500 participants, volunteers, colleagues, media partners, family, […]
How to support local businesses this holiday season
Many of our clients are busy taking care of last minute holiday preparations in these final weeks of December. While everyone celebrates the holidays differently and has a unique wish list to shop for, there are many opportunities to support local business during the festive season. Here are a few ways to support Montreal-based businesses […]
How to Choose a Charity
Philanthropic work is admirable and can take many forms, from one-time donations to ongoing financial support or even the use of a trust or inheritance. It’s also very common among our clients, many of whom wish to use their success to help others. Our team supports this generous element of wealth management and is pleased […]
Isolation
When thinking of health risks, some are more obvious than others. Sugar, a sedentary lifestyle, excessive use of alcohol or the abuse of drugs – these are all things we understand to be unhealthy (and they are). However, many hidden dangers can be as bad for one’s health as the more overt ones, if not […]
Can Corporate Values and Social Responsibility Increase Profit?
Asked about the social responsibility of corporations, economist Milton Friedman once stated, “a corporation’s responsibility is to make as much money for the stockholders as possible.” This sound byte was immediately polarizing as many interpreted it as callous or excessively capitalist – money over ethics, essentially. However, it’s probable that Friedman’s perspective on corporate responsibility […]
Turning “Type 1” into “Type None”
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an un-curable disease. Millions of Canadians face an ongoing struggle to manage blood sugar levels, balancing food intake with constant insulin injections. As some may know, I am also a type 1 diabetic and I’m no stranger to the daily routines and disciplines required to control this disease. I’m sending […]
Games for Hope 2017
After our defeat in 2016, we’re heading back to redeem our honour! G4H = Games for Hope. This foundation has evolved to become one of the best bottom-line fundraisers in Montreal. Started in 2001 and grown at home, the foundation boasts an impressive target: less than 20% of donations should be used to finance event […]
Couche-Tard Makes an Historical Acquisition!
It may come as surprise to some, but Laval, Quebec-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is one of the largest convenience store operators in the world. With more than 16,000 outlets across Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Japan, China and Indonesia, Couche-Tard has announced plans to buy U.S. retail rival CST Brands Inc. in a takeover […]
