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I know your schedule is packed, and finances shouldn’t be another stressor. Let’s drop the puck and get to work.

🏒Smart Financial Plays for Hockey Families & Professionals | It’s Financial Management with a Hockey Heartbeat | A Coaching-First Approach to Finance with Real-Life Financial Solutions With a 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 you get the ongoing financial guidance you need when and where you need it because hockey isn’t just a sport—it’s a financial commitment, a lifestyle. You may be a…

• 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲

𝗻𝘁 balancing tournament travel with long-term savings
• 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 navigating an unpredictable income
• 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 building a thriving small business

And I’m here to help you create a financial strategy that supports you and your family’s goals - on and off the ice. I’m Brett, founder of Uptown Wealth Management with over two decades in financial services, a lifelong passion for hockey, and a hockey parent myself, 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸. That’s why I make it easy for my clients to get the guidance they need, when they need it.

𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀:

• 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Your Discovery Meeting to Assess Goals & Game Plan
• 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Building Your Financial Playbook
• 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: Regular Reviews & Strategic Adjustments

And we’ll go into overtime for all ongoing coaching, support and guidance you need.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

06/24/2026

I’ve noticed something about big financial moments.

People don’t panic because they can’t handle money.

They get overwhelmed because there are too many decisions stacked at once:

taxes
accounts
timing
family expectations
and the big question of “what should I do next?”

So if you’re in a money in motion season and you feel like your brain is running in the background all day… that makes sense.

There's a lot to think about. Just like players lean on their coach, you can lean on a financial advisor to coach you through it.

06/23/2026

Why hire an advisor when I can just invest in the S&P 500?📈

Honestly? It’s a fair question. Just about everyone hits this tipping point when they start looking seriously at their wealth.
But here’s the reality shift: A good financial advisor isn’t trying to out-trade or compete with the stock market index. The S&P 500 does its thing, and a fund manager handles the returns.
An advisor is there to make sure you are making the right decisions with your money when it actually matters.

Because the S&P 500 can’t:
👉 Build a strategic plan for your leftover cash flow every month.
👉 Optimize your corporate profits to grow your business and personal wealth simultaneously.
👉 Map out a proactive strategy to lower your lifetime tax bill (not just file last year’s returns).
👉 Keep you accountable so you actually execute on the plan instead of letting it sit on a spreadsheet.
Real wealth isn’t built on a lucky stock pick—it’s built on ex*****on, strategy, and accountability. If your current advisor isn’t helping you look at the whole picture, it might be time to find someone who will.

💬 Ready to look past just “investing” and actually build a comprehensive plan? Drop a comment below or shoot me a DM with the word “STRATEGY” and let’s talk.

06/22/2026

This is when I'd want a finical pro 👀

Is money in motion for you?
Want to be prepared when it is?

A financial professional can show you your options.

I always feel better when I know what to expect and can call on someone else to handle it. How about you?

06/19/2026

Job change ≠ just a new salary.

Sometimes the biggest decision is what you do with the “old stuff” you’re leaving behind:

Pension options
Commuted value choices
Locked-in accounts
Group plans
Benefits ending

Those decisions can come with real deadlines and long-term tradeoffs.

(In Ontario, for example, commuted value is a defined concept and members are encouraged to review options with their plan administrator and seek professional advice.)

Don't make a decision without seeing the full ice.

06/17/2026

The median inheritance Canadians report receiving is around $85,000 (According to data from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Financial Security)

Most people don't feel that an inheritance is “fun money.”

They want to be proactive and respectful of the gift given to them. They want whatever decisions they make with that money to be meaningful.

Because...

That’s “big decision” money.
That's "what options do we have" money.
That's "Potential for future growth" money.

So the first question usually shouldn’t be “What should I invest in?” Or "What should we pay off?" etc.

It should be:
What can this money do for my life... now AND in the future?

This is knowledge I want to be sure I share with my kids. Because understanding the game, the plays, and your options makes all the difference in how you honor that gift.

06/15/2026

I've said that doing nothing is a choice (and not a good one). Now I'm saying don't touch the money? Here's why...

Not touching the money, isn't "doing nothing". Because what you're going to do first is get clarity on your options.

And that's doing something.

I say these things because timing matters when money moves.

It's probably the most important thing when you have inheritance, severance, pension, etc.

It can give you options or take them away.

When money moves, get that clarity before you touch anything.

06/13/2026

I get it. Your to-do list is a mile long, and “risk planning” feels like a chore for next quarter. But waiting until there’s a fire to look for a fire extinguisher isn’t a plan. Let’s protect your legacy today. 🛡️

06/12/2026

A common “money in motion” trap:

You get a payout (inheritance, severance, sale proceeds).

You make one quick move to feel productive.

And then you realize later that one move triggered a tax issue, changed your timeline, or created a ripple you didn’t see.

This is a common mistake... Not taking the time to get the full view.

This is why I’m big on slowing the play down before anything gets locked in.

06/10/2026

Which option do you want for your money?

Option A:
Fast, speedy, prone to mistakes or missed opportunities.

Option B:
Sees the full ice, strategic plays, eyes on the goal.

When money moves, the mistake isn’t usually the investment choice.

It’s the speed you play.

Inheritance.
Severance.
Pension decision.
Business sale.
Divorce.
Retirement.

The pressure to “just do something” is where costly mistakes happen.

Slow the play down.
See the full ice.

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3080 Yonge Street Suite 6060
Toronto, ON
M4N3N1

Website

http://www.uptownwealthmanagement.com/

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