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Welcome to the MoneySense Find a Qualified Advisor tool. We’ve partnered with the Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPAC) to create a directory of credentialled advisors providing financial planning and investing services across Canada. All of the advisors in our Find a Qualified Advisor tool are active FPAC members and have at least one recognized financial planning designation. (You can learn more about the different designations below the table.)

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As Canadians wake up to news that Donald Trump will return to the White House, the president-elect’s protectionist stance is casting a spotlight on what effect his second term will have on Canada-U.S. economic ties.

Some Canadian business leaders have expressed worry over Trump’s promise to introduce a universal 10% tariff on all American imports.

A Canadian Chamber of Commerce report released last month suggested those tariffs would shrink the Canadian economy, resulting in around $30 billion per year in economic costs.

More than 77% of Canadian exports go to the U.S.

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What’s in store for Canada’s manufacturing sector

Canada’s manufacturing sector faces the biggest risk should Trump push forward on imposing broad tariffs, said Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters president and CEO Dennis Darby…

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The best Visa cards by category

As the largest credit card company in the world, Visa is a solid choice for any Canadian wanting the assurance of wide card acceptance both at home and abroad—Visa cards are accepted in more than 200 countries and territories. But which Visa should you choose? This guide to the best Visa cards in Canada will help you decide. 

Best cards by categoryHighlightsDetailsEligibility requirementsFEATUREDCIBC Dividend Visa InfiniteGO TO SITEAward: Best cash back VisaBest feature: Between 2% and 4% cash back across five major spending categories, plus easy redemptionsAnnual fee: $120Rewards: 1% to 4% cash backInterest rates: 20…

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Russ Dyck financial advisor

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Russ Dyck financial advisorMeet Russ Dyck

Russ Dyck, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of Finovo, specializes in financial planning for professional couples and young professionals. He is passionate about helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence, tailoring each plan to meet their unique goals and values. He focuses on practical, straightforward strategies that empower his clients to build wealth, plan for retirement, and manage joint incomes effectively, even for busy households.

With a commitment to transparency and client education, Dyck ensures his clients are well-informed and actively involved in shaping their financial futures. At Finovo, his mission is to simplify financial planning, offering ongoing guidance as life and goals evolve.

Outside of work, he enjoys volunteering with his local community association and is dedicated to promoting financial literacy, particularly among young professionals.

Services• Financial PlanningSpecializations• Budget and Cash-flow Planning• Education Planning• Retirement Income PlanningPayment Model• Fees paid by clients for advice (not based on assets)Languages written and spoken• English

Why did you become a planner?

I became a financial planner to help people make smart, informed financial decisions early in their lives…

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