Despite a backdrop of geopolitical tension, shifting fiscal dynamics, and rising debt costs, markets remain resilient. But how sustainable is the rally?

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In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, Ben Jang, Portfolio Manager at Nicola Wealth, joins host Jasmine Marichic to analyze market themes from the second quarter of 2025.

Canadian Markets vs. Tariff Headwinds: Q2 2025

We explore the three core pillars of private equity – venture capital, growth equity, and buyout – and cover how a diversified approach across these strategies may help manage risk and support portfolio resilience over time.

From Startups to Buyouts: Navigating Risk and Return Across the Private Equity Spectrum

Mark Therriault, Vice President of Business Succession and Estate Planning, sits down with Mike and Karen Heppell, founders of Longboard Architectural Products. From betting the farm on a manufacturing startup to creating one of Abbotsford’s most admired workplace cultures, the Heppells share their journey of grit, vision, and leading with purpose. 

People First, Profit Follows: Building a Legacy of Generosity

Studies consistently show that the average investor underperforms the market. So, what sets high-net-worth individuals and business owners apart in their ability to consistently grow their portfolios?

The Myth  of the Disciplined Investor

How do you plan for the long term when the landscape keeps shifting? This article recaps key insights from a recent discussion in Victoria on strategy, diversification, and navigating uncertainty.

Strategic Growth and Steady Planning in Victoria

Canadians look up basic financial terms as advisors work to fill gaps left by schools and misinformation

This One Acronym Confuses Canadians More Than Their Mortgage | Wealth Professional

Recorded live on June 3 in Victoria, Nicola Wealth Advisor | Client Relationship Manager, Chris Warner, hosts a timely discussion on the forces shaping today’s investment environment.

Going on a Bear Hunt: Four Market Factors to Consider

Why retirement isn't about hitting a number, but about building a plan that reflects your life.

Breaking the Million-Dollar Myth: Why Financial Independence for Women Looks Different in 2025

Markets rebounded sharply in May, but underlying sentiment remains cautious amid rising bond yields, policy uncertainty, and shifting global capital flows. Investors are watching closely as U.S. fiscal risks, currency dynamics, and conflicting economic signals complicate the path forward.

May Market Commentary | Markets Rise, But Questions Multiply

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Women and Wealth: It’s About More Than Money

In this episode, Rob Olsen, Head of Private Capital at Nicola Wealth, and Jason Luo, Senior Director of Venture Capital, speak with Han Kim, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Altos Ventures, a global venture capital firm known for backing breakout companies like Roblox, Coupang, and Woowa Brothers.

How Altos Ventures Built Success by Thinking Long Term

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