Conference Agenda

We invite you to join us for breakfast before the conference kicks off. Begin your morning with a hearty full breakfast served in the Connections Dining Room, where you'll find a variety of hot and cold options to fuel your day.
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Prefer something lighter or quicker? No problem! A selection of fresh pastries and beverages will also be available just outside the conference auditorium for your convenience.
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​We look forward to seeing you there bright and early!

Setting the tone for the day, welcoming attendees, and providing an overview of what attendees can expect. The morning focus will be on Compliance, as we shift into RRSP ideas in the afternoon where our fund company partners will present RRSP ideas and fund updates. 

Our President & CEO will open the morning by welcoming attendees and framing the discussion around compliance as a foundational element of our culture and corporate responsibility. Dax will speak to the importance of maintaining strong regulatory standards, highlight key areas of compliance focus, and share perspectives on the evolving compliance landscape and priorities heading into 2026.

Understanding the regulatory landscape for financial advice is important for financial advisors to effectively conduct business and speak with their clients.

This presentation examines the issues affecting our industry today, including the new CIIRO requirements. Andrea Rigobon will provide insights on the overall status of ongoing regulatory priorities and how the new rules will impact financial advisors.

Now’s the perfect time to grab a coffee and stretch.

This session will explore the firm’s compliance priorities within an evolving regulatory landscape, highlighting how effective compliance supports both strong corporate governance and long-term success. The presentation will focus on key areas of regulatory change, emerging expectations, and the firm’s approach to proactively adapting to these developments. Emphasis will be placed on continuously strengthening a compliance-driven corporate culture - one that promotes accountability and confidence across the organization while supporting advisors and protecting clients.

This interactive panel will bring compliance to life through real-world scenarios and practical examples drawn from everyday advisory practice. Panelists will discuss common compliance challenges, how they are identified and addressed, and the lessons learned along the way. The session is designed to help advisors translate regulatory requirements into sound decision-making, reinforce best practices, and build confidence in applying compliance principles in real client situations -ultimately supporting stronger outcomes for both advisors and clients.

Total Cost Reporting (TCR) is a topic on many advisors and clients’ minds. This presentation provides a background on the changes coming with CRM3, best practices for fee discussions, and outlines how an advisor can leverage their value proposition. 

Connections Dining Room

As we look ahead to 2026, success will be driven by strong alignment between the dealer and our advisors—shared priorities, open collaboration, and a commitment to supporting one another in a changing marketplace. This session will highlight the many opportunities that continue to exist across today’s investment landscape and reinforce why professional financial advice remains more important than ever. By staying aligned, adaptable, and client-focused, we can build momentum, deepen relationships, and drive meaningful outcomes for both advisors and the clients they serve.

RRSP season presents more than a deadline—it’s an opportunity. This session will explore the current RRSP landscape, emerging opportunities in today’s market, and practical strategies advisors can use to turn timely conversations into meaningful action. We’ll focus on how to build momentum, deepen client relationships, and position RRSP planning as part of a broader, ongoing financial conversation. Advisors will leave with clear ideas, renewed confidence, and actionable approaches to drive contributions, engagement, and long-term client value throughout RRSP season and beyond.

As a financial advisor, they spend a lot of time helping clients understand their money behaviours and develop healthier relationships with money. This presentation is

designed to hone an advisor’s ability to recognize troublesome mindsets, so they can help clients retrain their brains for optimal financial well-being.

The session will cover:

• The anatomy of a healthy money relationship

• Understanding where some money behaviours come from

• How to coach clients to develop healthier money mindsets.

Certain key life events can significantly impact a client's financial future, tax obligations, and how their legacy is passed on. Proactive planning during these moments helps protect a client's wealth and ensure their wishes are honored.

Topics include:

Important Considerations After Separation or Divorce

Managing Affairs After a Family Member’s Passing and the Role of the Executor

Retirement Planning – Strategies for a Secure Future

Transferring Your Family Cottage to the Next Generation

Securing Your Legacy: Overview of Business Succession Planning

Time to stretch our legs

Step into 2026 with confidence! Join us for an exclusive look at the trends shaping tomorrow—macroeconomic shifts, interest rates, credit markets, and currency dynamics. Discover where the opportunities lie, what risks to watch, and how to position for success in a rapidly changing world. This is your roadmap to staying ahead in the year to come.

We’ll conclude the conference by reflecting on the key insights and inspiration shared throughout the day. This is a moment to recognize the connections we’ve

strengthened, the knowledge we’ve gained, and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Welcome to New Year's Eve

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Let’s raise our glasses to a prosperous RRSP season ahead.

As we come together, let’s toast to the opportunities for growth, the strategic insights we’ll gain, and the compliance practices that will guide us toward success. May this be the start of a transformative year filled with new partnerships, inspired ideas, and a prosperous RRSP season!

Cheers to a successful and rewarding year!