2023 was a financially turbulent year for Canadians, with rising cost of living, inflation, and interest rates affecting everyone to various to degrees. Experts from Scotiabank and MD Financial Management share insights regarding inflation, interest rates, and their impact on borrowing and investing, and what that means for physicians. Learn about debt management strategies, financing considerations, and the importance of holistic and current financial plan to meet your goals for today and for the future. A live Q&A period with audience questions followed the formal presentation.
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Speakers:
Kevin Commins, BBA, CFP
Healthcare & Professional Specialist
Scotiabank
Kevin Commins is a Healthcare & Professional Specialist with Scotiabank and a Kelowna local, having lived there for over 30 years with his family.
He has over 14 years of experience in the finance sector. He provides exceptional advice, solutions, and services to physicians and other healthcare professionals to meet their diverse borrowing, banking and practice financing needs.
Kevin is a UBC Alumni with a BBA in Financial Services from the Okanagan campus and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the Financial Planning Standards Council. Kevin has volunteered with the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador since 2016.
Steven Parker, PFP, QAFP
Senior Financial Planner, MD Signature
MD Signature Private Wealth Management
Steve Parker is a seasoned financial planner with over 9 years of experience in the financial sector. Throughout his career, Steve has honed a diverse skill set through his roles in Indigenous economic development, retail and business banking, and wealth management and financial planning.
As a board director of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, Steve has worked closely with numerous business owners, including physicians, to help them establish themselves in their new community. His comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that arise when starting and maintaining a business, particularly during times of economic uncertainty, has allowed him to successfully guide his clients through these complex waters with confidence.
Steve’s extensive experience in the financial sector has allowed him to work with clients from all walks of life, providing expert advice on investments, risk management, retirement planning, and other financial matters. Whether he is working with individuals, families, or businesses, Steve consistently prioritizes his clients’ best interests.
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Recorded June 21, 2023.