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Financial Post: How generation Z and millennials can leverage a powerful investing tool

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The difference between starting to save and invest in your 20s versus 30s can be hundreds of thousands of dollars, wealth advisers say. We are pleased to announce that Maili has…
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The Globe and Mail: How 10 Canadian portfolio managers are reacting to tariffs and what their best advice is for investors

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How will tariffs impact your investments? Maili Wong was interviewed by The Globe and Mail to share insights on the economic and market impacts of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, highlighting the…
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The Globe and Mail: Are We Finally Saying Goodbye to High Heels?

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In a recent interview with The Globe and Mail, Maili shared insights into her professional journey and personal style. Read the whole article here. From the article: Maili rotates between…
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The Globe and Mail: When Dumb Money Chases a Dead Cat Bounce, and Other Investment Jargon

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The investment industry is no stranger to using a variety of jargon that can leave investors wondering what these terms mean. Our Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager Maili Wong recently contributed…
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The Globe and Mail: Three ways advisor teams can boost compliance

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In this Globe and Mail article, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager Maili Wong discusses her team-based approach to solving client issues which can go a long way to complying with The Canadian…
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The Globe and Mail: How financial behaviour can reveal early signs of cognitive decline

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Our very own, Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager Maili Wong has contributed to a new piece in The Globe and Mail, talking about how advisors are often better positioned to notice…
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The Globe and Mail: From grads to future advisors? Here’s what the next generation of wealth professionals should know

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Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager Maili Wong has contributed to a new article in The Globe and Mail, discussing what the wealth management industry is looking for when hiring new advisors.…
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The Globe and Mail: Triggering a Capital Gain by June 25? Here are Five Ideas for What to do With That Cash

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Once again, our very own, Maili Wong has contributed to this new piece in The Globe and Mail, sharing her ideas on what to do with extra cash for investors who…
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The Globe and Mail: Why DIY Investors are Turning to Financial Professionals as Retirement Approaches

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Maili was featured in an interview with The Globe and Mail, sharing her insights on why self-directed investors increasingly seek assistance from financial professionals– article by Anna Sharratt, Special to The…
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The Globe and Mail: What to Consider When Developing a Financial Plan for Parents with Disabled Children

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In a recent article published in The Globe and Mail, Maili was asked for her insights on developing a financial plan for parents with disabled children. Click here to find out what…
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The Globe and Mail: How Ottawa’s Hike to Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Affects Trusts

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Hot off the Press: Maili was interviewed for The Globe and Mail newspaper to share her insights on how Ottawa’s hike to capital gains inclusion rate affects trusts – article by Brenda…
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The Globe and Mail: How Supporting Elderly Parents Can Affect a Financial Plan Drastically

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In a recent article from the Globe and Mail, Maili Wong was asked how financial advisors are handling an increase in clients seeking guidance on supporting their aging parents. Click here to find…
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The Globe and Mail: How Wealth Management Firms are Luring Advisors with Collaborative Work Environments

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In this week’s Globe and Mail article, our very own Maili Wong explains how fostering a collaborative culture in a wealth management firm can lead to better results for clients.…
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The Globe and Mail: How Top Advisors are Building Dream Teams to Meet Client Needs

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The Globe and Mail recently published an article featuring Maili’s insights on building a ‘dream team’ and how this benefits our clients here at The Wong Group. Click here to read how she uses…
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The Globe and Mail: How to Tackle the Various Investor Biases

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Our senior wealth advisor and senior portfolio manager, Maili Wong, once again contributed to a recent Globe and Mail article by addressing cognitive and emotional biases that can lead investors…
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The Globe and Mail: This Advisor Wanted to be a Neurosurgeon Before her Father Suggested a Career in Finance

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Our very own senior wealth advisor Maili Wong was recently featured in a new series from the Globe and Mail. In the article, Maili is asked about her relationship with…
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The Globe and Mail: The September hangover – here’s how to get back on track after a big spending spree

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After a summer of lavish spending, how can Canadians get back on track for the Fall? That’s just one of the questions being asked in this new article from the…
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The Globe and Mail: Weighing the trade-offs between short-term investments with higher interest versus long-term dividend-payers

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The massive jump in interest rates during the past year has surprised many investors – and had some negative impacts on portfolios. Fixed-income investments lost value, as did heavily leveraged…
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The Globe and Mail: Why Canada is a Haven for the World’s Wealthy

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Canada is attracting more high-net-worth newcomers than previously forecasted as wealthy immigrants seek an open and stable place to grow and diversify their businesses and investments, a new report shows.…
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Maili Wong Named One of Canada’s Top Women Wealth Advisors

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Just when you thought that Maili couldn't win any more awards, she did it again! This time, Maili was named as one of Canada's Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2023…
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The Globe and Mail: Why This Portfolio Manager’s Defensive Strategy Includes Adding Positions to a Chipmaker and Drug Giant

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In light of the volatile markets, The Globe and Mail asked our very own, Maili Wong, to share her views on the markets, our current take on the banking crisis, and how…
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The Globe and Mail: Measures that can Protect Homeowners, Buyers from Becoming Victims of Title Fraud

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There has been a lot of coverage lately about Canadians falling prey to title fraud, which is alarming given the sophistication of today's real estate system. As a result, it's…
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The Globe and Mail: How to Bring Up Estate Planning with Family this Holiday Season

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This holiday season is the first time in years that many Canadian families will gather in person and, for some, it could be a perfect opportunity to discuss important topics…
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The Globe and Mail: Volatile markets got you down? Steps to take if you’re retiring soon

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Retirees-to-be are finding themselves in a tricky spot due to recent market volatility. But what can they do? In this recent Globe and Mail article, Maili Wong hands out some…
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The Globe and Mail: Seeing Ethnic Representation Helps Minorities Continue in the Business

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Today, Maili continues her streak of being quoted in The Globe and Mail.  This article by Deanne Gage delves into the issue of diversity in the financial advice industry. Read…
The Globe and Mail: How Top Advisors Are Managing Clients’ Emotions in Volatile Times

The Globe and Mail: How Top Advisors Are Managing Clients’ Emotions in Volatile Times

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We're happy to report that Maili Wong was recently interviewed for a Globe and Mail article. The piece focuses on how top Canadian financial advisors are helping to manage the…
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Is it time to reconsider your investing approach?

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Is it time to reconsider your investing approach? Here are some strategies for a market downturn   It’s been a tough year for most investors, with major stock indexes falling…
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How these top advisors are having an impact on their communities

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How these top advisors are having an impact on their communities:   Click here to read the full article.  
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How to share values and wealth with grandchildren effectively

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Many grandparents are looking with alarm at the high costs of education and homes, the impact of high interest rates and inflation, the disappearance of defined-benefit pension plans, and recognize…
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How top advisor grew her practice by 43% in 2021

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Great article sharing our perspective on a "best practices" approach to building growth in the wealth management industry. Our focus at The Wong Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is to…
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The Globe and Mail: How to manage sandwich generation pressures that intensified during the pandemic

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The Globe and Mail: How to manage sandwich generation pressures that intensified during the pandemic   Many in the sandwich generation, balancing care for young children and aging parents, saw…
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The Globe and Mail: Even in this day and age, it’s hard to beat investing advice based on experience and acumen

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The Globe and Mail: Even in this day and age, it’s hard to beat investing advice based on experience and acumen     Click here to read the full article.…
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The Globe and Mail Webinar: How top wealth advisors are succeeding in a changed economy

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The Globe and Mail Webinar: How top wealth advisors are succeeding in a changed economy   Click here to read the full article.    
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The Globe and Mail: Maili Wong’s Perspective

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The Globe and Mail: The Globe and Mail: How the ‘feminine approach’ is reshaping the wealth management industry – Maili Wong’s Perspective     Click here to read the full…
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Meet Maili Wong, One of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors featured in The Globe and Mail

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Meet Maili Wong: One of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors featured in The Globe and Mail   Click here to read the full article.  
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Investment Executive – Maili Wong on Growth Mindset

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Investment Executive: Achieving Independence, Objective Advice, Adopting Technology – Maili Wong on Growth Mindset Click here to read the full article.  

Maili Wong, Financial Advisor

Maili Wong, Financial Advisor & Author of Smart Risk, CFA, CFP, FEA

Maili Wong, named one of Canada’ s Most Powerful Women: Top 100TM by WXN started her financial career on Wall Street in New York City where she managed over $5 billion in assets for a global investment fund. During her 5 years in New York, she worked at Merrill Lynch where she specialized in equities, derivatives and opt ions and obtained her Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the gold standard in global portfolio management.

With 20 years of international investment experience and impact, it’s no surprise that Maili’s perspective on wealth management is recognized in the media, including a cover story for MoneySense magazine, and stories in Forbes Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and BC Business Magazine to name but a few.

She is also the author of Amazon #1 Bestselling book, Smart Risk: Invest Like the Wealthy to Achieve a Work-Optional Life. A book that was inspired from 17 years of navigating through the ups and downs of the market and in life, beginning with a smart risk she took on 9/11 in New York City that saved her life. Maili lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband, Keith and two children.

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