Stephanie Desa, Investment Advisor,Etobicoke, ON

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3280 Bloor Street West Suite 1201, Centre Tower. 12th Floor Etobicoke, ON M8X 2X3. map

As an Investment Advisor with TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, I take the time to get to know you and your family.

Listening to you and understanding your needs, goals, and dreams is the first step I take to create your personalized wealth plan.

I have been working in the financial services industry since 1997, focusing exclusively on holistic wealth planning and fostering strong client relationships since 2007. I have the Certified Financial Planner™ certification conferred by FP Canada and the Chartered Investment Manager designation conferred by the Canadian Securities Institute.

My mission: To be your trusted advisor, at your side as your life evolves, ensuring your goals are the prime focus of what we do.

My approach is designed to help increase financial confidence, as we navigate the complexities that life may deliver.

By working with me, you have access to a highly knowledgeable team that understands your goals, dedicated to simplify your financial decisions and inspire you to live your best life.

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CFP®

CIM®

Your Unique Goals

Our integrated approach is built on years of experience. We work closely with you to identify your unique goals and lifestyle needs before creating a comprehensive detailed wealth strategy designed to help you achieve your short- and long-term goals as they evolve over time. TD Wealth’s discovery process harnesses the cutting-edge field of behavioural finance, which we use to understand your wealth personality and what influences your wealth decisions – including your financial blind spots.

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Our Services

Your goals are our priority so when you work with us, you have access to experienced professionals across all our products and services. Whether you need answers about wealth strategies, retirement planning or transfer of wealth, we're here to help.

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What We Do

What to expect when working with us

Initial Discovery

Our in-depth discovery process focuses on understanding your priorities and goals in order to better support them.

Seamless Onboarding

We will help you transfer funds and structure your investment portfolio through step-by-step onboarding.

Proactive Reviews

Get curated insights, timely updates, and regular reviews of progress towards your goals and adjust as your needs evolve.

Polly – Moving forward with the right financial plan

Empowering Polly to achieve financial success

When Polly moved to Canada, she was determined to build a great life for her family. Years of hard work and resilience paved the way for success, but when faced with the unthinkable, Polly was left to start again, leaving her with feelings of uncertainty. Find out how with the help of her TD Wealth advisor and a personalized financial plan Polly was able to take charge of her family’s financial future.

Nick & Justina – Business owners teaming up with TD Wealth

Putting finances into perspective

As small business owners, Nick and Justina make a powerhouse team, supporting each other through ups and downs. As parents, they worry about how potential challenges with the business could impact their family’s future. Nick and Justina teamed up with their TD Wealth advisor to build a personalized financial plan. With a plan in place, they finally saw that achieving their family’s goals while maintaining the business was possible. Find out how the right financial advice helped give them a brighter view of life.

Tailored Solutions

Our solutions can help people meet their unique needs and make them feel more confident in their financial future.

Women and Investing

Women and investing Wealth is about much more than just numbers and figures. It’s about having the power to do what’s right for you and your family, the freedom to fulfill your dreams, the flexibility to invest in your business and the assurance that you’re prepared for life’s ups and downs. Our aim is to protect and grow your wealth and help you make informed decisions throughout your life.

Retirees / Pre-retirees

Investment Planning

Investment planning is one of our key strengths and the cornerstone of every wealth strategy

We draw on the expertise of a variety of TD investment professionals and risk management specialists who provide our team with economic and market research. This research helps us not only manage your portfolio, but also identify the opportunities that lie in market shifts as they occur.

At TD Wealth, you will have access to diversified and risk-balanced investment choices that aim to take intelligent advantage of market opportunities.

Will and Estate Planning

Retirement Planning

Retirement is a goal that nearly everyone strives for. However, many have not fully thought through what their retirement will actually look like from a financial perspective. We can help with this.

Estimating what you will need during retirement will involve a blend of personal reflection and number-crunching. If you’re between five to ten years away from retirement, now is the time to sit down with us and review your planning. We can help you estimate your spending and withdrawal patterns over the span of your retirement as well as facilitate your switch from asset accumulation to asset utilization, if applicable. It’s important to look at constructing a flexible, tax-efficient cash flow to pay your fixed expenses, while having a clear sense of your discretionary spending.

Your unique goals

You've worked hard to get where you are today. Now's the time to maintain, grow, and protect your net worth. Get tailored advice, solutions, and strategies that can help achieve your goals.

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Gearing up for 2024: Tax and rule changes coming in the new year

As 2023 draws to a close, there are some key changes coming that investors may want to prepare for, including an increase to the TFSA contribution limit for 2024 and adjustments to the Alternative Minimum Tax system. Nicole Ewing, Director, Tax and Estate Planning at TD Wealth, discusses what to expect with MoneyTalk’s Greg Bonnell.
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Michael Craig on key investing themes to watch in 2024

As inflation trends lower, financial markets are betting that interest rate cuts may not be far behind. Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation at TD Asset Management, discusses the outlook for rates and markets in the year ahead with MoneyTalk’s Greg Bonnell.
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Federal Budget 2024: How proposed new taxes and spending could impact the economy

The federal government has released its 2024 budget with a focus on new taxes, increased spending and housing affordability. Derek Burleton, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist at TD, speaks with Greg Bonnell about the economic implications.
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Your Unique Goals

Our Services

Investment planning is one of our key strengths and the cornerstone of every wealth strategy

For many, estate planning and preparing for a transfer of wealth can be a difficult subject to discuss.

Transfer your wealth tax-efficiently and according to your wishes with an estate plan.

Retirement is a goal that nearly everyone strives for. However, many have not fully thought through what their retirement will actually look like from a financial perspective. We can help with this.