Expert-Led Financial Sessions

Connect with industry professionals who bring decades of real-world experience to specialized budgeting and financial planning topics. Our sessions focus on practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

24 Expert Sessions
12 Industry Leaders
6 Months Coverage
August 15, 2025

Advanced Portfolio Rebalancing Strategies

Marcus Chen, CFA

Learn sophisticated approaches to maintaining optimal asset allocation while minimizing tax implications. Marcus shares techniques he's developed over 18 years managing institutional portfolios.

  • Tax-efficient rebalancing methods
  • Threshold-based vs. calendar-based approaches
  • Managing correlation changes in volatile markets
  • Tools for tracking allocation drift
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September 22, 2025

Behavioral Finance in Personal Budgeting

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Ph.D.

Discover how psychological patterns affect spending decisions and learn evidence-based techniques for building sustainable financial habits. Sarah's research at UBC forms the foundation of this practical session.

  • Cognitive biases that derail budgets
  • Designing accountability systems
  • Using mental accounting effectively
  • Breaking destructive spending cycles
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Meet Your Session Leaders

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Senior Portfolio Manager

With 18 years at TD Asset Management, Marcus specializes in risk-adjusted portfolio construction. He's particularly known for his work on dynamic hedging strategies and has authored research on correlation modeling during market stress periods.

Asset Allocation Risk Management Tax Strategy
Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Behavioral Finance Researcher

Sarah's doctoral research at University of British Columbia examined decision-making patterns in personal finance. She now consults with financial institutions on designing products that work with human psychology rather than against it.

Behavioral Economics Habit Formation Decision Science

Upcoming Session Calendar

October 18, 2025

Estate Planning for Young Professionals

Jennifer Walsh walks through foundational estate planning concepts that many overlook until it's too late. Covers wills, beneficiary designations, and power of attorney basics.

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November 14, 2025

Real Estate Investment Analysis

David Park shares his framework for evaluating rental properties, including cap rate calculations, cash flow projections, and market timing considerations specific to Canadian markets.

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December 12, 2025

Year-End Tax Optimization Workshop

Final session of the year focuses on last-minute moves that can significantly impact your tax situation. Robert Kim covers RRSP contributions, capital gains harvesting, and charitable giving strategies.

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