Our Vision
We envision a more inclusive and pluralist Canada where our differences are valued and engaged, and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive both socially and economically.
Our Mission
We work to promote inclusion and pluralism through media and arts, support for young change leaders and impact investing-specifically addressing discrimination based on ethnicity, race and religion.
Our Vision: A vibrant, inclusive Hamilton
Our Mission: To drive positive change by connecting people, ideas and resources
We drive positive change in Hamilton by:
– Helping people give in a way that has meaning to them and impact in the community. Like all community foundations, HCF is unique from other charities because donors may support any area of charitable interest including arts and culture, education, health and human services, environment and recreation.
– Supporting all aspects of community life through grants and financing to a wide range of charitable organizations and initiatives. Beyond our traditional granting, HCF is unique in Hamilton because we also offer loans to charitable organizations and initiatives. This puts more of our capital to work for Hamiltonians. We also increase the amount of funds available to Hamilton programs by leveraging partnerships and matching gifts from a range of private and public partners.
– Engaging in community leadership by bringing people together to address priority issues that affect Hamiltonians. Leadership is an HCF hallmark. We mobilize our knowledge, assets and relationships to address emerging community issues and opportunities. We act to drive positive change and foster a vibrant inclusive city.
Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is part of a network of over 191 Canadian community foundations who contribute time, leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit their community most, based on an intimate understanding of local needs and opportunities.
Charitable foundation that offers responsible investment support and services, fundraising and gift planning expertise across Canada.
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
Our mission: Ceres is transforming the economy to build a sustainable future for people and the planet.
Feeling shut down when you ask your advisor about the environmental record of companies you invest in? Been told you can’t make money investing responsibly? Uncomfortable about your hard-earned money being used to undermine the things you hold most dear?
We can help.
Responsible investing is not a sideline for Stephen Whipp Financial – it’s the only way we do business. We were early adopters and remain one of the few retail advisor teams in Canada to offer this level of dedicated knowledge and expertise.
We weigh more than short-term financial performance when assessing potential investments. We look for liabilities such as human rights violations, unethical governance or unsustainable environmental practices. These are risks to be factored into investment choices, along with the financials of a company. We look for strengths in the same areas, as we see them as indicators of a company’s long-term viability and sustainability. It’s a disciplined strategy that’s about managing your money without compromising your values.
This is activist investing with a long view. To preserve and protect the things most important to you. Not undermine them. Connecting the dots between what your money is doing and what you value for yourself, your family, the broader community and the planet.
Looking for a financial advisor, then there’s a possibility we could be a fit. Please read the short description of who I typically serve and if you think there’s a possibility we’d be a good fit then feel free to get in touch. I’ve been fortunate to have a great group of clients for many years. While each client is unique there are a few commonalities that might help you determine if you would benefit from my services.
Most clients are either retired or within 15 years of retirement.
Most clients are conservative investors that place value in the safety of their investment plan and less emphasis on taking high risk to generate return.
My clients are patient, long term investors committed to having a plan to work for the rest of their lives – not short term that may or may not work. They are willing to embrace counter intuitive thinking in how they invest their capital and look to price action strategies on when to enter and exit the markets.
If you’d like to have a conversation about working together let’s invest an hour of time getting to know each other better, your financial goals, and help determine if there’s value I can provide in your life.
Derrick Ng is an Investment Advisor with The Keith Pavo Group of RBC Dominion Securities and has served his community of Saskatoon and the surrounding area since 2008. Derrick, along with Keith Pavo and The Keith Pavo Group provide comprehensive wealth management advice and solutions to Institutional and Individual clients.
As the investment landscape continues to evolve, the need to recognize Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues as a significant factor for consideration has become increasingly more important. A changing ESG landscape along with greater transparency and dissemination of information require, at a minimum, an understanding of how client portfolios may be impacted and the role of the investment professional to educate and address these issues ahead of time. After all, ESG issues will affect client portfolios regardless of what their position is on the matter.
Derrick was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK and is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan. Outside of work, Derrick enjoys traveling and staying active. He is an alumni of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies soccer team and continues to stay involved in the local soccer community. Derrick lives in Saskatoon, SK with his wife and two young sons.
Financial Planning is more than a career; it’s a passion. I continually introduce members to the strategies and investment products that will help you achieve your financial plan.
Ross has been involved in the financial services industry since 1981. In 1993, Ross started work with Assante Capital Management Ltd. as a Senior Financial Planning Advisor. Prior to joining Assante, Ross was with the Ontario Civil Service Credit Union for five years and a major bank and trust company for another eight years.
Ross’ education includes a B.A. (Trent University) and a B.A.S. (York University). Designations include his CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and R.F.P. (Registered Financial Planner). In addition, Ross is securities licensed and has his Level II insurance license.
Ross’ professional memberships include the Social Investment Organization, the Canadian Centre for Ethics and Corporate Policy and the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners.
Ross offers a comprehensive financial planning service that will enhance client well being. This includes investments, retirement planning, insurance and estate planning. Investments will be recommended based on the client’s goals and investment philosophy including socially responsible investments.
At Impact Wealth, we are a design firm. Our mission is to help people create, protect and use wealth to design a better future for their family, their community and the planet.
To do that, we have developed our 360° Impact™️ process that aligns our clients’ goals and values with leading investment, insurance, and employee benefit solutions that get results. We identify gaps clients are often unaware of and offer solutions they may not know exist.
Serving as their personal CFO, or central family office, we future-pace our clients, preparing them for things like retirement or business succession, and make sure they’re prepared for any unexpected events as well, such as an accident, illness, or business bankruptcy.
Sustainable, responsible investing is at the core of what we do; it’s been that way since day one. Our strategy has proven to both reduce risk and improve long-term performance at the same time.
To reinforce our commitment to financial, social, and environmental stewardship, in 2020, we began our journey to become the first certified Benefit Corporation or B Corp wealth advisor in Atlantic Canada. B Corps are driving a global movement of people who use business as a force for good.
Get in touch to receive your introductory kit and schedule an initial call to find out how we can help design the future you have in mind – because your future depends on what you do today.