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

How to talk to your spouse about the business (and why you should)

Jun 16, 2026 - Date published

Whether one spouse is actively involved in the company or not, the business affects both of their lives. We see the strongest long-term outcomes happen when both spouses understand not just the family finances, but the role the business plays within...

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Plan your financial future – without putting your life on hold

Jun 16, 2026 - Date published

Planning for your financial future doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the things that make life meaningful today. With the right approach, you can build confidence in your long‑term security while still enjoying the freedom, flexibility, and experience...

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Job loss or career change? Understanding your pension options

Jun 16, 2026 - Date published

Losing a job or making a career change can feel overwhelming. There’s a lot to process - emotionally, financially, and practically. One of the biggest questions people face during this transition is what to do with the employee pension they’ve built....

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