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

What happens if your career ends earlier than planned?

Jul 07, 2026 - Date published

While most executives spend considerable time planning for retirement, far fewer prepare for the possibility that their career could end sooner than expected. One of the most valuable planning exercises is asking, "What would happen if your career ch...

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Thinking about buying life insurance online or through a bank? Here’s what you should know first

Jul 07, 2026 - Date published

Convenience is important, but when it comes to life insurance, so is getting the right advice. Learn what to look for, what questions to ask, and how a personalized approach can help you make a more informed decision....

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Why some Canadians die with too much money

Jul 07, 2026 - Date published

While many Canadians worry about running out of money in retirement, another risk often goes unnoticed: dying with too much of it. Learn why spending can be one of retirement's greatest challenges and how a thoughtful decumulation plan can help you e...

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