Big life decisions start with good questions. Explore thoughtful answers about retirement, family, and the future you’re building.
Clear starting points for real-life questions.
Read first. Explore further when you’re ready.
Start with the life you want, then bring your timing, spending needs, income sources, and commitments into a planning conversation.
Connect the business transition with your personal and family priorities.
Start with the purpose of the conversation, the people who should take part, and the topics you are ready to discuss.
iA’s published guide describes advisory accounts as involving client approval of decisions, while managed accounts delegate decisions to a Portfolio Manager within an agreed investment policy.
Compare how each relationship serves your priorities, the responsibilities and costs involved, and any services you rely on today.
Bring your main priority, what has changed, your timeframe, and the questions you want answered.
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A proposed learning community for Canadians in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. Shared questions, thoughtful resources, and space to learn.
Explore the lifestyle questions behind the next stage of working life.
Sample discussion: picture a week in the life you want, explore phased retirement, and list uncertainties to bring to an advisor.
Read the starting guide Session concept · No event is scheduledConnect a transition with the people and priorities that matter to you.
Sample discussion: clarify your future role, consider who needs a voice, and prepare questions for your professional team.
Read the starting guide Session concept · No event is scheduledA gentler starting point for discussions that can be difficult to begin.
Sample discussion: agree on the purpose, make an agenda, and identify topics that call for professional input.
Read the starting guide Session concept · No event is scheduledA community concept, with sample discussion themes. No members, hosts, or scheduled events are claimed.