

We are proud Calgarians with a diverse client base.
While most of our valued clients are local, we also serve investors from around the world; giving us additional global perspective. We advise CEO’s, board members, small and medium-size companies, and multiple family generations. We are passionate about understanding our clients and we invest time into getting to know their unique financial goals.
Senior Wealth Associate
B.A. Law & Society
National Bank Financial
Invaluable member of Kevin Filan Group Tailored Wealth Solutions, for over a decade, Shannon is the go-to resource for regulatory ...
Kevin Filan
Senior Wealth Advisor
B.A. Econ., CIM
National Bank Financial
For over 20 years, Kevin’s successful wealth management practice has provided trusted advice for Calgarians, and clients across the globe...

WILLS AND ESTATE
Another great component of a solid financial plan is estate planning. You have worked hard to build up substantial assets and you want to protect them, and ensure that they are distributed to your heirs according to your wishes. An estate plan will give you the comfort of knowing that your wishes will be respected, and that your estate will be handled in an optimal fashion from a financial and tax perspective.
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Asset protection trust
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Protective supervision plans
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Trust administration
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Donations and philanthropy
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Estate planning
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Personalized testamentary planning
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Estate settlement
INSURANCE
It is crucial to evaluate your financial security and that of your family to avoid setbacks in the event of death, illness or disability. Nearing retirement, insurance usually becomes a question of financial strategy. Because insurance needs evolve with different life stages, to ensure you have the right coverage, we will refer you to experts who will help define your needs.
Types of Insurance
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Life insurance (personal or business.
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Disability insurance
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Critical illness insurance
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Long-term care insurance.
TAX
Capital gains and investment income are taxed differently depending on the investment product you use. With good planning, you can ensure you choose investment vehicles that reflect your tax situation so that you can grow your wealth more efficiently. Our team of in-house professionals can help you establish solid tax strategies.

BANKING SOLUTIONS
We assess each unique client situation and tailor holistic solutions designed to provide clients with peace of mind for today, tomorrow and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a solution for your everyday transactions, your financing needs or any other particular need you may have, we can help.
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Meetings in the comfort of your home or workplace.
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Easy and efficient access to your private banker and your account representative. to answer questions.
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High level of expertise.
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The promise of professional advice.
Privacy is also a key benefit and client dealings and services provided remain anonymous.

WHAT WE DO
Our strength lies in identifying the unique situation of our client, educating them, and implementing a tailored, holistic solution.
We emphasize full disclosure, transparent pricing and explain in plain language our investment strategies. It is no surprise that many of our relationships span family generations.
OUR TEAM
Every member of our diverse team works with a common goal in mind:
providing tailored and trusted advice to every one of our clients.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Grow your financial wealth over time to reach specific financial objectives. We provide full portfolio diversification, all the while respecting your risk tolerance. Regularly rebalancing your portfolio to ensure it stays aligned with your personalized investment policy contributes further comfort that your strategy remains optimal over time. We offer:
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Comprehensive, integrated solution
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Diversification through a variety of asset classes, sectors, and regions
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Ongoing monitoring and adjustments
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Individual holdings, private pools and ETF, etc
SUCCESSION AND WEALTH TRANSFER
Whether you intend to sell your company or transfer its ownership to a third party when you retire, it is important to have a transition plan in place. Planning this transition is complex but not doing so can have considerable impact on your financial health and that of your loved ones.

RETIREMENT PLANNING
Accurately define your objectives and retirement needs, as well as determine the right strategies to execute at opportune times of your life.
To implement a savings strategy that will help you live out the retirement of your dreams, you must evaluate your current assets in relation to your objectives, take into consideration the fiscal consequences of your investments, your succession plan, your income sources and every other factor that can impact your savings ability and your future income.
PHILANTHROPY
We offer a full range of services designed to complement our traditional investment solutions. We can advise you on philanthropy,business management, foreign banking, property valuations, business transfers,and much more.
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Donations tax optimization
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In-kind donations
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Creation of public and private foundations
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Individual Pension Plans

Clarify
and prioritize client's long-term and short-term financial goals
Assess
client's current investment and wealth situation
Build
a diversified portfolio, tailored to serve client's unique goals
Involve
the extended team of professionals to analyse potential risks and issues
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coordinated strategies into the plan
Monitor
results, research new opportunities and adjust

WHAT CLIENTS SAY
client of 20 years:
I know I am not the biggest client, but I feel an incredible privilege of being treated like his #1 client. When I call, Kevin always has time for me.
2nd generation client:
Kevin takes time to explain both ups and downs of a particular investment. He is ready to tailor the education level to the level of the client, whether it's a simple summary or a deeply detailed explanation.
long-term client:
Kevin is very diligent with my account and invests exactly the way that is best for my family. I can always trust him. He has a talent for what he is doing.
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