Tara McDonald

Tara McDonald

Certified Financial Planner
Investment Representative

As a Financial Security Advisor, I’m passionate about helping my clients succeed at this crazy thing we call life. I use my love of numbers and my tenacity and drive to help clients create financial security plans that keep up with their lives. It’s rewarding to help clients understand not only the decisions they need to make about their finances, but why they need to be made.

I focus on working with families, business owners and professionals. I use a customized and holistic approach to understand each client’s goals and dreams before we begin building their plan together. Then I analyze their current situation to identify any opportunities. Finally, we work together to create a financial security plan tailored to the client’s needs, risk tolerance and goals. Finally, we’ll meet regularly to review their plan to ensure it continues to meet their changing needs. I help clients plan for their future, their goals and the unexpected.

In 1997, I moved from Winnipeg to northwestern Ontario and my love of the outdoors and the simple life have kept me here ever since. When I’m not working, I’m enjoying lake life, fishing, boating, kayaking or simply sitting on the deck taking it all in. I keep active playing ladies’ fastball and hockey, hiking, downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snow machining. Basically, I’m living cottage life all year!

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Recent Posts

When your executive career changes faster than your financial plan

Aug 04, 2026 - Date published

Career changes can be both exciting and stressful, and they often happen much faster than your financial plan can adapt. As an executive, it’s important to understand how a career change affects everything else....

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Retirement is the start of a new paycheque – designed by you

Aug 04, 2026 - Date published

Retirement is the moment your savings start working for you by creating the income you’ll rely on every day. From CPP and pensions to RRSPs and investment withdrawals, a thoughtful income strategy can help you make the most of your retirement....

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When everyone is finally together: What to discuss before the moment passes

Jul 28, 2026 - Date published

We've found that some of the most important family conversations don't happen in boardrooms or around a conference table. They happen naturally, when people are relaxed, connected, and spending time together....

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