InFocus Podcasts

A 17-minute update on the Finance Sector with Lee Grimshaw, CFA®, ICD

In this episode of InFocus, Mike Gassewitz, President and CEO at TriCert, sits down with TriCert Investment Counsel Portfolio Manager Lee Grimshaw, CFA®, ICD to chat about the Finance Sector. 
 
Recorded on November 8, 2023
DISCLAIMER: This content has been prepared by TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. The information, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers. All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk. This content may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside TriCert Investment Counsel Inc.’s control. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

An 18-minute update on the Industrial Sector with Michael Williams, CFA®, MBA, MTax, P.Eng, PCAM

In this episode of InFocus, Mike Gassewitz, TriCert President and CEO, sits down with TriCert Investment Counsel Portfolio Manager, Mike Williams, CFA®, MBA, MTax, P.Eng, PCAM for an update on the Industrial Sector.
 
Recorded on November 1, 2023
DISCLAIMER: This content has been prepared by TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. The information, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers. All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk. This content may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside TriCert Investment Counsel Inc.’s control. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

A 17-minute update on the Investment Outlook with Joel Baker, CIM, MBA

In this episode of InFocus, Mike Gassewitz, President and CEO at TriCert, sits down with Joel Baker, CIM, MBA, Chief Investment Officer at TriCert Investment Counsel, to chat about the Investment Outlook.
 
Recorded on October 25, 2023
DISCLAIMER: This content has been prepared by TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. The information, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers. All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk. This content may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. TriCert Investment Counsel Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside TriCert Investment Counsel Inc.’s control. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.
 

Mitigating Taxes within Client Portfolios with Joel Baker, CIM, MBA and Mike Williams, CFA®, MBA, MTax, P.Eng, PCAM

In this episode of In Focus, Joel Baker, CIM, MBA, Chief Investment Officer, sits down with fellow Portfolio Manager Mike Williams, CFA®, MBA, MTax, P.Eng, PCAM, to inform clients about important steps our portfolio managers take in the fourth quarter client portfolio review. They address tax mitigation from an investment perspective and explain how we incorporate tax loss harvesting into our portfolio management strategy.
 
Recorded on October 11, 2023
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC). Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

Educational Series: Life Insurance Q&A Part 3 with Oliver Lee

In this In Focus Educational Series episode, Portfolio Manager Candis Fitch, CIM®, CIWM, sits down with Oliver Lee, Vice President of Life Insurance & Living Benefits at Independent Accountants' Life Insurance Agency Inc. (IALIA).
Listen as they discuss common questions about Life Insurance for businesses; Why a business may need to purchase life insurance. Does an owner/operator need business and personal insurance? And what types of products should business owners consider?
 
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC). Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

Educational Series: A 3-Minute Deep Dive on Tactical Asset Allocation

In this In Focus Educational Series episode, Portfolio Manager Candis Fitch, CIM®, CIWM, explains tactical asset allocation and its advantages.
 
Tactical asset allocation is another type of asset allocation layered on top of both strategic asset allocation and sector-based equity asset allocation.  Shifting or tilting the portfolio to take advantage of economic trends can help portfolio managers add value to a portfolio while aligning with a client’s overall risk tolerance.
 
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC). Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

Educational Series: Life Insurance Q&A Part 2 with Oliver Lee

In this In Focus Educational Series episode, Portfolio Manager Candis Fitch, CIM®, CIWM, sits down with Oliver Lee, Vice President of Life Insurance & Living Benefits at Independent Accountants' Life Insurance Agency Inc. (IALIA).
Listen as they discuss more common questions about Life Insurance; I have a medical issue and won't qualify, what should I do? Should I get insurance when I'm younger vs. older?  And how can life insurance be used to help with a family farm transfer to only one child?
 
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC) Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward looking statements including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.
 
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Life Insurance Agency Inc. (IALIA). The information, opinions and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. It should not be considered as professional advice or a recommendation. Before acting on any information you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our agents. 
IALIA is subsidiary of Independent Accountants’ Financial Group Inc. (IAFG).

An 11-minute update on the Consumer Sector with Patrick Tryon, CIM®

In this episode of In Focus, Mike Gassewitz, President and CEO, sits down with Portfolio Manager, Patrick Tryon, CIM®, to chat about the Consumer Sector.
 
Recorded on August 30, 2023
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC). Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

A 12-minute update on the Utilities Sector with Krishna Beharry, CIM®

In this episode of In Focus, Mike Gassewitz, President and CEO, sits down with Portfolio Manager, Krishna Beharry, CIM®, to chat about the Utilities Sector.
 
Recorded on August 23, 2023
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC). Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.

A 7-minute overview on the Income-Producing Sector with Nicholas Leach, CFA®

In this episode of In Focus, Candis Fitch, CIM®, CIWM, Portfolio Manager, sits down with fellow Portfolio Manager, Nicholas Leach, CFA®, to chat about the Income-Producing portion of IAIC portfolios.
 
Recorded on August 16, 2023
DISCLAIMER:   The material in this presentation has been prepared by Independent Accountants’ Investment Counsel Inc. (IAIC). Information in this presentation, including forecast financial information, should not be considered as advice or a recommendation to investors and does not take into account your particular investment objectives or financial situation. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and speak with one of our portfolio managers.  All securities and financial products or instrument transactions involve risks, including the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments and, in international transactions, currency risk.  This presentation may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our beliefs on current expectations and market conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.  IAIC does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. While due care has been used in the preparation of forecast information, actual results may vary in a materially positive or negative manner. Forecasts and hypothetical examples are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside IAIC’s control.  Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.