An elevated advisory experience

Skillen Investment Management is a locally owned and independent wealth management team within the Raymond James Ltd. family. We are committed to offering clients state-of-the-art services while remaining true to our humble beginnings and small town values. The long-term success of our organization can be attributed to our discipline, integrity, consistency, and trustworthiness.

Raymond James is one of North America's leading independent full-service investment dealers with an extensive presence across Canada and the United States. The firm was established in 1962 on the principle of always putting the needs of clients first. Today, this principle remains the foundation on which the company continues to be built.

Our team at Skillen Investment Management is proud to be part of a firm that believes in focusing on doing what is best for each client we serve.

We encourage you to contact our team to learn more about how we can help you achieve your financial goals.

COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

There’s more to your financial life than just investments. Comprehensive planning encompasses an in-depth review and analysis of all aspects of your financial life – to help you see the big picture and enable us to personalize a plan for addressing every detail.

Investment Strategies

Portfolio Management

Financial Planning

Whether planning to build a home by the lake or help your daughter launch a business, you need a well-conceived plan in order to succeed. Pursuing financial independence is no different. Whether you’re looking to grow your money over time, generate income in retirement or preserve wealth for future generations, confidence in your financial plan comes with knowing your assets are invested well.

Retirement Planning

Cross-Border Services

Get to know Our Team

Adam Skillen
Adam Skillen, CIM®, CFA
Agent, Portfolio Manager
Suzanne Mathers
Suzanne Mathers, CPA
Portfolio Manager
Jenna McBride
Jenna McBride, CFP®
Associate Financial Advisor
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Jillian Clarke
Administrative Assistant
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Kristy McBride
Administrative Assistant

STRUCTURED Process

Gaining a good understanding of who you are and what you want to accomplish greatly aids us in designing, implementing and managing a plan that precisely fits your life.

ANALYTICAL Insights

We apply our analytical capabilities to help us manage market risk, identify investment opportunities, allocate assets, and build and balance portfolios.

PERSONALIZED guidance

We are well-versed in addressing individual needs, and applying our specialized knowledge to the financial matters and issues specific to you.
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Theodore Roosevelt

Information & insight

Planning for Changes to Taxation of Capital Gains

04/19/2024
The federal government has given Canadians 70 days’ notice to put their capital gains planning affairs in order.
Tax Planning

Garden Designs

Which is better, annuals or perennials?
Tax Planning

Enriching Your Philanthropic Garden: Direct Donations vs. Structured Philanthropy

Being charitable does not only consist of the act of giving; for those who donate to charities close to their heart, it’s about the impact and sustainability of those contributions.
Tax Planning

Cultivating Your Legacy: The Role of Wills in Estate Planning Through the Lens of Annuals and Perennials

Estate planning, much like tending to a garden, requires careful consideration and cultivation to ensure a bountiful harvest for future generations.
Retirement & Estate Planning

2024 Federal Budget Highlights

04/18/2024
On April 16, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Tax Planning

Financial Plan – The Impact of Annual vs. Perennial Tax Planning Strategies

Reducing income taxes on a year-to-year basis is one of the most common goals and concerns clients express.
Tax Planning

Annual and Perennial Tax Season Planning

04/17/2024
Springtime presents many opportunities during tax filing season, whether you receive a tax refund or have a tax balance owing.
Tax Planning

Preparing for Retirement | Non-Financial Retirement Planning

04/15/2024
Listen to our podcast with Susan Latremoille.
Retirement & Estate Planning

Think you do not have a trust filing requirement? . . . Think again!

04/01/2024
After several years of delays, the new trust filing requirements will finally begin for tax years ending after December 30, 2023.
Tax Planning

Insights and Strategies

04/01/2024
This month we look at the housing market in Canada, and specifically how interest rate hikes have put pressure on affordability, adding to inflation pressures.
Markets & Investing
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