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

Your business gives you income, but can it give you time?

Sep 01, 2026 - Date published

Many business owners find that their business provides a good living, but it doesn’t always provide much space or time. Fortunately, proper planning can help balance both....

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The financial decisions that get easier once you know you have enough

Sep 01, 2026 - Date posted

Knowing you've accumulated substantial wealth and knowing you have enough are two very different things. Once you know you have enough, the conversation can change considerably....

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Beyond the RESP: Another way to invest in your child’s future

Sep 01, 2026 - Date published

Back-to-school season gets many parents thinking about their children’s future. RESPs are often the first planning tool that comes to mind, but they aren’t the only option worth understanding....

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