Bernard Cooper-Financial Advisor at Edward Jones

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It’s a story I hear all too often:

"I know I should be doing something about my future goals, but I just don’t have the time."

Between busy work schedules, family commitments, and life’s endless to-do list, planning for your future goals can easily fall to the bottom of the list. It feels like there's always something more urgent than looking closely at our finances, right?

But here’s the thing—putting this type of planning on the back burner can lead to missed opportunities, unexpected curve balls, and longer-term uncertainty.

In other words....you NEED to make the time for these discussions from time to time.

Whether it’s ensuring a comfortable future, minimizing tax bills, or being prepared for life’s inevitable twists and turns, planning makes a real difference.

At our office, we specialize in helping busy working professionals and their families realize their financial goals. We understand that you might not have hours to figure everything out on your own. Our office is here to partner with you.

Our goal is to make retirement planning manageable, approachable, and tailored to your specific goals and lifestyle.

Feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start? We’re here to help.

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It’s never too early (or too late) to start taking control. Let’s work together to build a future you’re excited about.

Bernard Cooper-Financial Advisor at Edward Jones At Edward Jones we are truly focused on you.
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In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we examine recently released data on two key factors that are crucial to the overall economy: corporate earnings growth and the U.S. labour market.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

The stock market's six-week winning streak came to a halt last week, as rising bond yields began capturing investors' attention. We examine the forces driving the recent rise and explore the potential for further increases.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

At the end of a road trip, there’s a moment when your destination appears on the horizon and excitement sets in. Take time to look around and be proud of how far you’ve come on your financial journey too. Whichever road you choose, as your Edward Jones advisor I’ll be there to help you at every turn.

What are the milestones on the road to financial stability? Your financial journey is unique to you, but we all have one thing in common: we want the ability to have freedom and flexibility in our financial life. Check out the three milestones you should watch for as you work to achieve that goal.

The stock market has delivered a stellar performance so far in 2024, touching new all-time highs again last week. If it holds onto current gains through year-end, this would be the second straight calendar year with a return above 20%, a somewhat rare feat. In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we take a look at similar strong periods in the past, and what current conditions signal about the potential for another win in 2025.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Two years ago, on October 12, 2022, inflation was above 7% in Canada and the U.S., central banks were in the midst of a historically aggressive rate hiking-campaign, and the S&P 500 had dropped 25% off its high. However, widespread pessimism at the time gave way to a new bull market, which continues to this day. Since then, stocks have gained 35% in Canada and 60% in the U.S., and the S&P 500 has reached 45 new record highs. As we mark the two-year anniversary of the bull market, we assess how the economic and market environment has evolved and explore what might come next.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

After a strong first three quarters of the year, with the S&P 500 up over 19%, stock markets began the fourth quarter on a softer note. However, over the course of the week, the markets found some relief. We dig into the latest market trends and share four issues to consider as we head into the fourth quarter of 2024.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

At Edward Jones we’re wearing orange to support National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Edward Jones strongly believes in creating a better future for Canada’s indigenous communities and recognizes the wrongs inflicted on them in the past. That’s why we support Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today we encourage everyone to wear orange as a symbol of awareness, reflection, learning, healing, and hope. Because every child matters.

Markets have performed quite well in the lead up to this year's U.S. presidential election. As we advance toward – and beyond – November 5th, our latest Weekly Market Wrap provides perspective on what markets have done after elections as well.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Some weeks are more consequential than others in shaping the market narrative, and last week was one of them. The Federal Reserve delivered on what markets have been hoping for and anxiously anticipating over the past two years. Interest rates were cut by a larger-than-typical 0.5%, signaling a critical turning point in the monetary policy cycle. We offer five key takes on what last week's announcement means for the economy and markets.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

A few days ago I had the privilege of facilitating a conversation about learning and navigating the first time home buyer process. This is something Next Niagara has been passionate about for a while and to see it come to life was rewarding. Thank you to the GNCC for putting it together and to DeSantis Homes for hosting.

A special thanks goes out to the panelists Katie Finora from ReMax, Stephen Osborne from Osborne Law Group and from Meta Mortgage Group (she was also my first mentor in this industry)

If you are looking to start the process of buying your first home I highly recommend any of these in and if you are looking for savings strategies please give me a call or send me an email.

When you work with an Edward Jones advisor, we’ll develop a personalized financial strategy just for you. This involves understanding your goals, income needs and risk tolerance. We’ll also select a portfolio objective and asset allocation based on the return and risk required to help reach your goals. Let's ensure you have a strategy designed to help reach your goals.

Are you more prepared for a down market than you think? Before reacting to a down market, step back and ask yourself why you developed your financial strategy and what it’s trying to accomplish.

Investors focused in on inflation data last week, with markets continuing to filter the balance of consumer price trends and economic readings through the lens of what it means for Fed interest rate moves ahead. Recent developments have produced flashes of market volatility lately, but this isn't necessarily the full image. In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we zoom in on key items that were in the frame last week, and then zoom out for a better view of the bigger picture for the markets.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

After the soft jobs report, markets continued their risk-off positioning that began in the seasonally volatile month of September. In our view, the slowing labour market certainly adds risk to the economic outlook, but the figures thus far don't point to an imminent recession.

In this backdrop, we recommend leaning into market weakness and consider re-balancing portfolios, diversifying, or adding quality investments at better prices, especially as we believe economic growth could reaccelerate in the 12 to 18 months ahead.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

The market action in August was like a blockbuster summer action movie – packed with suspense and unexpected twists, keeping investors on the edge of their seats, but ultimately wrapping up with a satisfying, upbeat finale.

Weekly market wrap How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Even if your child isn’t interested in college or university, there are many other Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) qualifying schools and programs. These include trade schools such as hair stylist programs and CEGEPs in Quebec. A complete list is on the Government of Canada website.

Registered Education Savings Plan: What if it doesn't get used for university or college? You may have been investing for years for your child or grandchild's post-secondary education. But what happens if they decide not to go to university or college? In this article, we outline what happens to your contributions, the government grants and investment growth.