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 optimism fades: Why a plan can make all the difference in retirement

Nov 25, 2025 - Date published

The rising cost of living, shifting expectations about retirement, and worry about whether or not savings will last are all contributing to decreased optimism about retirement. The good news? There’s a clear path forward, and it starts with a plan....

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What we mean by risk profile, and how it shapes your portfolio

Nov 25, 2025 - Date published

Your risk profile isn’t a simple label or a one-time quiz result. It’s a meaningful, evolving insight that helps guide how your investment strategy supports your financial journey....

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Rethinking risk: Why retirement isn’t the time to hit the brakes on growth

Nov 18, 2025 - Date published

When you retire, moving your savings into lower-risk investments is an understandable instinct. But it’s also worth a deeper conversation....

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