Sea Glass Wealth Advisory Group

09/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Sea Glass Wealth Advisory Group has joined IA Private Wealth, one of Canada’s largest wealth management firms. iA Private Wealth, a member of the iA Financial Group, is a holistic wealth management firm offering tailored financial solutions for clients across Canada. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group is recognized internationally for its commitment to its clients and the communities they serve. This move positions Sea Glass Wealth with a Canadian owned organization that shares our core values, focus on community, and the unwavering belief that our clients come first. We will be located at the Vancouver office at Granville and Dunsmuir and are excited to enter this new chapter in our team’s evolution. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on this new journey with iA Private Wealth and follow us on Social at LinkedIn and Facebook for all the news you have come to love and expect from Sea Glass Wealth Advisory Group.

09/25/2026

There has been much in the news lately about bonds and bond yields and the impact they have on interest rates. The end result is that it has left many Canadians wondering what it means to me and why should I care. If you have a mortgage, the answer is definitely yes. MoneySense has a great article detailing what rising bond yields mean for Canadians and how they might impact your mortgage rate. If you have a quick mortgage or want to learn more, it might be worth the read with your morning coffee.

The bond market in Canada is about 20% larger than the stock market and bond yields influence stock market returns and fixed mortgage rates.

09/24/2026

Here's an interesting article published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business explaining the difference between being an employee and a contract worker, and the responsibilities of both the worker and the employer to ensure they are reported appropriately in the eyes of the CRA. If you are a contract worker, or employ contract workers in your business, this article is definitely worth checking out.

https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/employee-or-contractor-cra

09/22/2026

Canada's new $20 banknote is a striking new vertical note that will replace the current $20 bill which was released in September 2012. This new note will feature the image of King Charles on the face in keeping with tradition and highlight the Vimy Memorial on the reverse. In addition to other highlights featuring many aspects of Canada, the note will also include enhanced security features and utilize special technology to allow easier access and use by Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. The new banknote is set to be launched in February 2027 and will gradually replace the current $20 note over time. To learn more about this new $20 bill, click below to go to the Bank of Canada website.

Check out Canada’s new bank note, featuring advanced and dynamic security features.

09/18/2026

At the tender age of 96, Warren Buffett has announced he is stepping down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a company he has been associated with for over 50 years. Buffett will take on the new role of Chairman Emeritus effective immediately. His son Howard will take over the role of Chairman as part of a long planned succession strategy.

Buffett's son Howard succeeds him in the role he's held since 1970

09/17/2026

With the Federal Reserve raising rates in the US yesterday, the move has some in Canada wondering if we will follow suit. The next rate decision will come on October 28th and a lot can happen between now and then so it is wait-and-see until then. Here is an interesting chart from the BoC illustrating rates over the past twelve rate cycles. The Bank has held steady with uncertainty looming from the recent round of tariffs, it will be interesting to see which path the BoC takes.

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/core-functions/monetary-policy/key-interest-rate/

09/16/2026

It will be interesting today to see if Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh announces a rate increase in the US. This would be the first increase since 2023 and would come in the face of stiff resistance from the Administration as the US heads toward the mid-term elections in November. The decision, whatever it might be, is a closely guarded secret and we will know later today what the move forward will look like.

Warsh said two weeks ago the Fed hadn't yet achieved its goal of putting inflation in check

09/14/2026

Statistics Canada has released the August inflation numbers with in increase in the consumer price index of 3.0%, equal to the CPI rise in July. While consistent, this number is likely to be a misleading indicator as the impact of the latest round of tariffs in the ongoing trade dispute with the US remain to be seen. Overall on a regional level, BC fared well with a modest increase that is roughly middle of the pack among all Canadian provinces and territories. To read the full report, click below to go to the StatsCan daily digest.

https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/260914/dq260914a-eng.htm