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Mary Hagerman

Mary Hagerman, M.Sc., FCSI, CIM, Pl. Fin., is an award-winning investment advisor and portfolio manager in the Montreal office of Raymond James Ltd. Mary is considered a pioneer in creating and managing ETF-based portfolios. She is also the author of the book The Black Belt Investor: A Martial Arts Guide to Wealthness; How to Kick Butt and Feel Rich! as well as the host of the podcast The Happy and Prosperous Life.

Information provided is not a solicitation and although obtained from sources considered reliable, is not guaranteed. The view and opinions contained in the article are those of the author, not Raymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Real estate investing vs. equities investing: which is better?

Opinion: The answer comes down to diversification and liquidity factors

  • August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023
  • 14:58

New ETF offerings require careful due diligence       

Opinion: The cease-trade order on Emerge ETFs provides a cautionary tale for investors and advisors

  • May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023
  • 15:00

Don’t underestimate female investors

Opinion: Women know more about investing than they think, writes Mary Hagerman

  • March 8, 2023 February 28, 2023
  • 06:00

Answering more of a young investor’s questions about ETFs

Digging deeper into ETFs and portfolio construction

  • December 13, 2022 December 8, 2022
  • 13:00

How to answer young investors’ questions about ETFs

If we want to serve our clients’ children, we must be comfortable teaching the basics of investing

  • September 13, 2022 September 1, 2022
  • 13:00

Thematic investing can work for patient investors

Long-term conviction is often required if these strategies are to pay off over time

  • June 7, 2022 June 6, 2022
  • 14:00

ETFs can help RESPs to grow

The funds are versatile enough to bolster both education accounts and post-graduation accounts

  • March 8, 2022 March 8, 2022
  • 13:00

ETFs can help you slow down and simplify

Simple investment options can help clients overcome resistance to working on their finances

  • December 7, 2021 December 3, 2021
  • 14:00

A matter of conviction

A portfolio manager must have the discipline to stick to a process over time, especially during a crisis or a bear market

  • October 12, 2021 October 18, 2021
  • 00:17

A candid look at an advisor’s ETF portfolio

Columnist Mary Hagerman shares one of her top holdings and explains how she’s used it to donate to charity

  • September 7, 2021 September 7, 2021
  • 13:00

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Regulatory issues for fund industry not unique to Canada

Total cost reporting, ESG challenges discussed at IFIC conference

  • December 4, 2023 December 4, 2023
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Help clients understand fees ahead of total cost reporting

Annual IFIC survey uncovers opportunity to improve investor understanding

  • October 6, 2023 October 6, 2023
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Championing improved investor outcomes

IFIC outlines current initiatives, from supporting CIRO to surveying investors

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Stay tuned in 2023 for key industry developments

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Year-end compensation planning

Help your business-owner client seize the opportunity to defer tax

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  • July 19, 2023 July 19, 2023
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  • November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
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  • September 25, 2023 September 25, 2023
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Technology can drive better financial decisions

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  • March 15, 2023 March 15, 2023
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Post-Covid risks and opportunities for advisors

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  • January 23, 2023 January 23, 2023
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5 actions for fund managers to overcome ESG pain points

Evolving expectations leave some managers struggling

  • October 16, 2023 October 16, 2023
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Will Canada import America’s anti-ESG campaign?

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  • July 26, 2023 July 26, 2023
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Understanding Canada’s proposed climate finance taxonomy

The goal is to create a common language for the issuance of financial instruments

  • April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
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Tidal wave of ESG disclosure rules will trigger flight to quality

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  • February 13, 2023 February 13, 2023
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Serving women clients: We’re not there yet

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  • October 11, 2023 October 11, 2023
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Harness the power of transparency

Real talk about fees and value is good for business

  • August 18, 2023 August 18, 2023
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Get ready now for total cost reporting

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  • June 21, 2023 July 11, 2023
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  • October 4, 2023 October 4, 2023
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Is financial planning ready for a new generation?

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  • July 31, 2023 July 28, 2023
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The promise of a global financial planning profession

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  • May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023
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Building financial planning skills to build client trust

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  • April 3, 2023 April 3, 2023
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Opinion: The answer comes down to diversification and liquidity factors

  • August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023
  • 14:58

New ETF offerings require careful due diligence       

Opinion: The cease-trade order on Emerge ETFs provides a cautionary tale for investors and advisors

  • May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023
  • 15:00

Don’t underestimate female investors

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Reducing regulatory burden: An ongoing priority

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Better and more integrated ESG investing standards are progressing

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Validate your processes and think “win-win” when it comes to applying CFRs

The CFRs are really about formalizing and documenting processes to prove they’re followed

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ESG reporting: A means to progress…or a means to an end?

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The future of ETFs

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  • January 29, 2021 January 29, 2021
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Toward a grand renewal

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Millennials see retirement and financial planning differently than other generations

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Listening is key to conversation

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Vulnerable clients need special care and due diligence

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AI is not just another fad

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  • October 29, 2017 November 14, 2019
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Is financial services the next music industry?

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Clients want humans, not robots

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Why security professionals fell short on ransomware attacks

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Cyberthreats extend beyond money

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Diversity makes dollars and sense

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