The advice you need when you need it

We appreciate that you have worked hard to attain your wealth — and we know that you desire to do good, invest well, and pass on not only your wealth, but also your values to the generations to follow. We also know that managing your wealth can be complex and time-consuming. As your Assante advisor, together we will help you define and prioritize each of your goals and we build a comprehensive wealth plan that will help you achieve them. We will walk beside you throughout your life to help you navigate all of the challenges and complexities you may face along the way. 

Sam Madio, CFP, CPA, CGA, EPC

SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Sam is a Certified General Accountant, with many years of treasury finance experience with major companies in the corporate sector.  Sam obtained his CGA designation in 1978 and completed “The Investment Fund Institute of Canada - Course” in 1992.  He also completed the Ontario Insurance Commission – Life Insurance Level II in 1997.

In 1999, Sam has successfully attained and was conferred the ‘Chartered Financial Planner’ designation and subsequently licensed to use the “CFP” designation. In addition Sam has successfully completed the ‘Canadian Securities Course’ and is fully licensed for securities transactions. In 2003 Sam successfully completed the securities Branch Manager course.  Also in 2003, Sam successfully completed the ‘Canadian Initiative for Elder Planning Studies’ providing a new standard of professional service for seniors. The ‘Elder Planning Counselor’ “EPC” designation helps seniors identify professionals who have the proficiency and special interest in helping seniors deal with their special needs.  Sam was a long standing member of the Financial Executive Institute Canada (“FEI”) since 1988.

In 1993 Sam joined Berkshire Investment Group (formerly AIC Investment Planning) and in August 2000 joined KingsGate Wealth Management with the securities companysuccessor, Industrial Alliance Securities and joined Assante Capital Management in 2007.   The major focus in the last number of years has been on individual clients’ financial planning needs for: investments, retirement planning, children/grandchildren education funding, and estate preservation in addition to providing services to small and mid-sized businesses for Group benefits and RRSP programs.

Sam has conducted a number of client investments planning seminars with several guest appearances on City Pulse 24 (CP24) television station. 

He is available to speak at group, company, and community meetings to address their financial concerns and planning needs.  He is also available to provide consultation on large corporate cases and estate conservation scenarios where his accounting, tax, industry expertise and product knowledge background can be well utilized. 

To summarize Sam’s ‘Mission Statement’ it’s simply:

“To Honour God in all I do, to help people develop financially, to promote excellence, and grow profitably”

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At CI Assante Wealth Management, we will work with you to develop a personalized wealth management strategy to meet all your financial milestones. Your plan will be designed based on your goals and needs, built with best-in-class investments, and continually monitored to ensure it keeps you on track toward the future you desire. If you are looking for a financial solution that will simplify and enhance your life, please contact me for a confidential consultation.

 

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