Gerri Sonkin, Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

05/21/2026

Mother Are Children's first financial teachers. The article highlights an intergenerational challenge, urging broader ...

Mother Are Children's first financial teachers. The article highlights an intergenerational challenge, urging broader institutional support for mothers

05/18/2026

In challenging economic conditions, it’s important to improve your financial resilience to reduce the risk of insolvency. Understanding the common pitfalls – and the solutions that exist – can help your business stay healthy. The post Business Insolvencies Remain High in Canada: Avoid These 6 Pitfalls to Reduce Your Risk and Improve Your Financial Resilience appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

In challenging economic conditions, it’s important to improve your financial resilience to reduce the risk of insolvency. Understanding the common pitfalls – and the solutions that exist – can help your business stay healthy.

05/15/2026

If you're getting a tax refund this year, you've got options. A vacation or home upgrade could be one. But depending on what your goals are right now, you can also consider saving all or a portion for your financial future.

A few ideas:
- Pay down non-deductible debt: Reduce outstanding non-deductible debt that’s subject to a high interest rate like credit cards or personal loans.
- Education savings: Contributing to a RESP now means you're investing in your children's or grandchildren's future.
- Protect what matters: Update your Will or make sure your insurance coverage still fits your life today.

There's no one-size-fits-all answer. If you want to talk through how to prioritize your refund to align with your goals, you can reach out to me.

05/13/2026

You're successful in business, but will you succeed in succession? The key to passing on your business is to start planning early – even before you decide on a retirement date. Watch the video for some important tips and contact me to get started.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to the people shaping the next generation. Your patience, your wisdom, your love—it all matters more than you know.

05/08/2026

Learn how you can properly budget and save money to reach your short to long term financial goals. The post How to Create a Budget that Actually Helps You Save Money appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

Learn how you can properly budget and save money to reach your short to long term financial goals.

05/04/2026

If your side hustle is asking for more of your time and taking off, it may be a sign that it’s ready for its next phase. The post 5 Signs It’s Time to Go Full-Time with Your Side Hustle appeared first on RBC Royal Bank.

If your side hustle is asking for more of your time and taking off, it may be a sign that it’s ready for its next phase.

05/01/2026

Wealth planning is about ensuring you work because you want to, not because you have to. Plan your exit before you need it, and diversify before the risk...

Wealth planning is about ensuring you work because you want to, not because you have to. Plan your exit before you need it, and diversify before the risk shows up.

04/30/2026

Did you know your TFSA contribution room keeps growing - even if you've never opened an account?

And here's something to think about: your kids' TFSA room is building right now too. From the moment they turn 18, contribution room starts accumulating, whether they open an account or not.

Reach out if you’d like to explore what this means for your financial plan and your family.

04/27/2026

Did you know that emotional investing drives financial markets as much as other market fundamentals? It’s important to main perspective and focus on the long term. To learn more about managing stock market volatility to achieve your investment goals, please contact me today.