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

Understanding your business value, before it matters most

Jul 21, 2026 - Date published

When it comes time to sell the business, many owners have a number in mind. But without a clear valuation, that number is often just an assumption, which may lead to a difficult sales process or unexpected outcome....

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The hidden costs of passing your estate to the next generation

Jul 21, 2026 - Date published

Most people focus on what they'll leave behind for their loved ones - but not always how it will get there. From probate fees to administrative delays, the estate settlement process can create unexpected challenges. Learn how thoughtful planning can...

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5 signs your family might be under-insured (and how to fix it)

Jul 14, 2026 - Date posted

Being under-insured doesn’t always mean having no insurance. It often means having the wrong kind of insurance, or not enough of the right kind. And if that sounds familiar, you’re not alone....

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