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Why Work With an Advisor? (Not Just an App)

Robo-advisors and self-directed platforms are great for simple portfolios. But if you’re incorporated, your finances are anything but simple.

A robo-advisor can invest your money in a diversified portfolio for a low fee. That’s valuable. For someone with a straightforward financial picture, it may be all they need. But if you’re an incorporated professional or business owner, your financial life involves questions a platform can’t answer: Should I take salary, dividends, or a combination this year? How much should I leave in my corporation vs. extract personally? Are my corporate retained earnings creating a passive income problem? How do I coordinate my tax strategy with my accountant? These are the questions that cost thousands of dollars a year when they go unanswered. They require a human advisor with a team who understands Canadian tax law, your corporate structure, and your personal goals. A robo-advisor won’t call you when you’re about to decide on a salary rate. It won’t notice that your corporate retained earnings are approaching the passive income threshold. It won’t sit on a call with your accountant to align your compensation strategy before year-end. That’s not a criticism of platforms. They serve a real purpose. We are at the next level.