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Grant Matossian, CPA, CFP
Grant Matossian, CPA, CFP
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional

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Investor Insight


Personal Tax Checklist

Canadian Individual Tax Checklist  This checklist is for organizational purposes only and should not be considered legal or professional tax advice. Always consult with a qualified Canadian tax professional (e.g., a CPA) to ensure you meet all your specific tax …

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Tax Tips Quarterly


Business Tax Checklist

Canadian Business Tax Checklist (T2 / Self-Employed) The checklist for businesses depends on the entity type (Sole Proprietor, Partnership, or Corporation) and its fiscal year-end (FYE). 1. Key Deadlines & General Review Entity Type Tax Payment Due T2/T1 Filing Deadline …

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Financial Viewpoint


Avoid the dangers of Market Presentism.

We have lived through a remarkable bull market in 2025. However, long-standing investor wisdom has proven repeatedly that “what goes down must come back up.” Our goal is to manage your money through all market contingencies. That means both 1) …

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Financial Viewpoint


Understanding Market Cycles: A Guide to Bull and Bear Markets

Stock market language refers to two predominant patterns: “bulls” and “bears.” These terms describe the prevailing market trend and can sometimes cause concern, but understanding their meaning is key to maintaining a long-term perspective. My goal is to help you …

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Life View


Estate Tax: Planning Wisely

Tax Planning is Legal: Canadians can legally arrange finances to minimize income tax. Tax Issues to consider: RRIF Withdrawals: Increases your tax burden and may result in an Old Age Security (OAS) clawback. Provincial Tax Rate: Living in a high-tax-rate …

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Wealth Viewpoint Quarterly


FRAUD UPDATE: AI Assisted Cybercrime and Financial Fraud.

Generative AI has fundamentally changed cybercrime. It is no longer just about technical exploits but has shifted to hyper-personalized, scalable, and psychologically manipulative fraud. The scale of financial losses is unprecedented. The 2024 Internet Crime Report from the FBI documented …

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Investor Insight


Assessing mutual planning with your life partner

When establishing a financial plan involving other stakeholders, such as paying down a mortgage, develop a written plan that all parties agree on.

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