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Helping you achieve financial freedom

When it comes to your financial future, the decisions you make today can change the course of your life.

Choosing the right financial strategy, considering long-term care, preparing for retirement and navigating these complex matters can quickly become overwhelming.  Our process provides you with easy-to-understand recommendations so you can make financial decisions with confidence - and we will help you implement them every step of the way.


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Whatever your stage in life, we can help you feel financially assured with a variety of financial products and services to meet your specific needs.

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Commitment to Value

Our actions are driven by trust, reliability, empathy, prudence, and innovation. We are committed to contributing positively to the quality of our clients’ lives, and their financial future. With respect and confidentiality, we will give priority to your goals and concerns and work exclusively for your benefit.

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We offer innovative products and honest, straightforward answers, delivered with integrity and backed by over 45 years of experience in the business.

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Russell McEdwards BA, CFP

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Russell McEdwards BA, CFP

Senior Mutual Funds Advisor,  Manulife Wealth Inc.
Life Insurance Advisor, The McEdwards Group

Office: 289-239-8428  
Fax: 289-239-7264   

General Inquiries: russ@mcedwards.ca 
Investment Inquiries: Russell.McEdwards@manulifesecurities.ca

Russ began his career with a major Life Insurer and J.A. McEdwards Insurance Brokers in 1975. In 1996 he left the Insurer to concentrate on the development of J.A. McEdwards Insurance Brokers.

 In 1999 Paul Whitwell joined Russ and in 2002 they partnered the firm McEdwards & Whitwell Financial Planning Inc. In September 2020 Russ decided to rebrand his team as THE MCEDWARDS GROUP.

Russ received his Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University in 1975, his Chartered Life Underwriters designation in 1980, his Chartered Financial Consultant designation in 1989 and his Certified Financial Planner’s designation in 1996.

Russ is licensed for Mutual Funds, Guaranteed Certificates, Segregated Funds, Life and Disability Insurance and Group Benefits – Group Pensions.

Russ specializes in clients with investable assets of over $200,000 and works with midsize companies on their employee benefits and has a subspecialty for Agri Companies.

He is a lifetime Hamilton resident and is married with four children.

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Daemond Hosker

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Daemond Hosker

Group Benefits Consultant, The McEdwards Group

daemond@mcedwards.ca

Daemond Hosker has been working in the financial services industry since 2006. Daemond joined The McEdwards Group in the spring of 2008, working directly with Russ McEdwards high net worth clients on their personal and corporate insurance needs. In 2013 Daemond started expanding our benefits portfolio.

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Jennifer Bradaric

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Jennifer Bradaric

Group Benefits, The McEdwards Group
Administrative Assistant,
 The McEdwards Group

jennifer@mcedwards.ca

Jennifer Bradaric has been with The McEdwards Group since 2016, working primarily with our Group Benefits and Group Pension clients. Jennifer graduated from the University of Guelph in 2001 and Humber College in 2003.

 Previously, she spent 12 years at CPA Canada, in the Continuing Education Department which provides programming for CPAs across Canada.

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Donna Howarth

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Donna Howarth 

Executive Assistant, The McEdwards Group
Administrative Assistant, Manulife Wealth Inc. 

donna@mcedwards.ca

Donna is a mature seasoned assistant with over 30 years of experience in professional office positions and a track record of strong performance in high-volume, high-pressure environments. She has strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a great multi-tasker and brings a positive presence in meeting the needs of others. Donna obtained a Fitness Leadership Certificate in Fitness, Motivation, Behavior and Theory from Humber College in 2002. In her free time Donna enjoys golfing, swimming and spending time with her family.


We strive to exceed your expectations every day.

While our efforts will be focused on helping you achieve your objectives, our ultimate goal is for you to surpass them. After all, you’re investing time, money and energy into working with us, and we want to make sure you’re getting maximum value out of our relationship. Throughout our time together, we’ll be constantly looking for new ways to get you closer to where you want to be.


6-step Financial Strategy Process


STEP 1: Establishing and defining the client-advisor relationship

We explain or document the services to be provided and define the responsibilities along with the responsibilities of the client. The advisor and client should agree on how long the relationship will last and on how decisions will be made.

STEP 2: Gathering client data and determining goals and expectations

We will ask about your financial situation, personal and financial goals and attitude about risk. We then gather all necessary documents at this stage before giving you any sound advice.

STEP 3: Analyzing and evaluating the client's financial status

We analyze the information to assess your current situation to determine what must be done to achieve your goals. Depending on the services requested, this assessment could include analyzing your assets, liabilities and cash flow, current insurance coverage, investments or tax strategies.

STEP 4: Developing and presenting the financial strategy recommendations and/or alternatives

We will offer educated recommendations that address your goals, based on the information you have provided. We review our professional recommendations with you to allow you to make the best informed decisions. We listen to your concerns and considerations, and revise our recommendations as appropriate.

STEP 5: Implementing the financial strategy recommendations

We work with you to agree upon how each recommendation should be carried out. Together, we may choose to have us carry out the recommendations for you or serve as a "coach", coordinating the process with you and other professionals such as attorneys or stockbrokers.

STEP 6: Monitoring the financial strategy recommendations

Together we will agree upon who, and how, we will monitor your progress towards your financial goals. We report to you periodically to review the financial situation and adjust any recommendations as needed. As our client, we will always keep you informed and knowledgeable when it comes to your financial strategy and situation.

Services & Solutions

It all starts with a plan

The Value of Advice

Your financial world is constantly changing and understanding how or if it affects you can be overwhelming. That’s why the value of financial advice is more important now than ever before. We aim to help simplify your goals, giving you added confidence in your financial decisions – now and in the future.


Group and Business Solutions

Group and Business Solutions

Find simple, cost effective and tax efficient plans to attract and retain the best talent. Stay competitive as an employer and keep your plan members engaged by helping manage their health and wellness. Whether you are a small or large business, we will meet with you to assess your needs and explain your options, some of these could include: 

  • Group benefits & Group retirement
  • Group pension 
  • Competitive employee benefits
  • Business and key-person insurance

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Investment Solutions

Whether you’re investing for the first time, saving for the future or embarking on retirement, we can help you enjoy today while you prepare for tomorrow. Save, Invest and grow your wealth with strategies based on your unique priorities. We can provide educated advice and expertise in solutions such as:

  • Registered retirement plans (RRSP, RRIF)
  • Locked-in retirement account (LIRA)
  • Registered education savings plan (RESP)
  • Tax-free savings account (TFSA)

Investment Solutions

Insurance Solutions

Insurance Solutions

It’s not what we have in life, but who we have that matters. With the right Insurance solutions, you can protect the people you care about most with easy-to-understand options that offer peace of mind. We can provide educated advice and expertise for solutions tailored to your needs. Some of which include:

  • Travel, Life and Health insurance
  • Disability and Critical illness protection

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Estate Planning

By planning for tomorrow today, you can retain more of your assets, protect your estate and leave a legacy for your family or loved ones. Depending on your unique situation, there are different ways to achieve your estate planning goals, including business succession, wills, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, insurance, trusts, tax strategies, and charitable gifts. 

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Estate Planning

Planning for Retirement

Planning for Retirement 

To enjoy your retirement, you’ll need a steady source of income and a plan uniquely tailored to you. We'll help you understand where your money will come from and when you’ll be able to access it, so you can gain confidence in the potential to grow your future income stream. Whether your focus is travel, leisure, or reaching new goals, there’s one factor that plays a role in every successful retirement — good planning. 

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Banking Solutions 

Banking today is about instant access – whether you’re paying with a tap, transferring money, or depositing a cheque or looking for mortgage options. In a fast-paced world, you need your bank to keep up. Manulife Bank has flexible products that fit seamlessly into your day and help you achieve your financial goals.

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Banking Solutions


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The McEdwards Group office

LOCATION

911 Golf Links Road, Suite 308
Ancaster, ON
L9K 1H9

CONTACT

Office: 905-318-4777
Fax: 289-239-7264

HOURS

Monday - Thursday
9am - 4pm
Friday
9am - 1pm
(or by appointment)

GENERAL INQUIRIES:

Russ@mcedwards.ca

INVESTMENT INQUIRIES:

Russell.McEdwards@manulifesecurities.ca

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