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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. 

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Markets are facing a rare convergence of risks: rising tariffs, shifting trade alliances, unsustainable debt levels, and evolving tax rules. At Nicola Wealth’s Strategic Insights event in Vancouver, Chairman and CEO John Nicola shared his perspective on what these developments could mean for investors.

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