New Team Member
The McLaughlin Team has grown! We’re excited to introduce our newest member, Jaime Froese. She is serving as our Client Experience Associate, and her role spans an array of providing administrative support to the team, navigating client onboarding, and being the go-to point of contact for our clients and partners.
Driven by her passion for people and 15-years of customer service and executive support, Jaime’s goal is to truly grasp each client’s unique needs, ensuring that they always enjoy an experience that’s not just personalized, but genuinely elevated.
In her spare time you can find Jaime on a hiking trail with her fiancé and dog, or in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes and baking sweet treats.
Jaime can be reached at:
Email: jaime.froese@rbc.com
Phone: 204-982-3461
Jaime will also be managing all of our scheduling, and our team email at: mcm.team@rbc.com
Tenured Team Members
As we welcome our newest member, I also have the opportunity to celebrate two long-standing team members.
Jan Melnychuk recently hit her 20 year mark at RBC—beginning her journey at the bank and then dedicating the last 17 years with McLaughlin Capital Management. Today Jan is an integral part of the team and a trusted specialist for our clients. I’m pretty sure they trust her a tad bit more than they trust me, and I know that they speak to her more often than to me.
Linda McLaughlin just celebrated a monumental 40 years at RBC Dominion Securities (technically she started at Richardson Greenshields before the merger with RBC DS in 1996). Linda’s extensive career has seen her embrace practically every role the industry has to offer. Her profound wealth of experience and knowledge is not just an asset to us; her advice is sought out by teams nationwide looking to solve problems and optimize their administration.
This Wednesday, we were all able to get out to Gather at Assiniboine Park for dinner (fabulous, by the way) and celebrate Linda's long tenure, significant professional accomplishments, and friendship.
Investment Commentary
The recent events in the Middle East, specifically the aftermath of the Hamas attacks in Israel, resonate deeply with many of us. The impact on innocent Israeli and Palestinian citizens, as seen in countless heart-wrenching stories, is a sobering reminder of the real human cost of conflict. Though we sit here in Canada, the emotional connection to these events is undeniable. As we delve into the economic implications, it is important to acknowledge the heavy toll on lives and communities.
The most recent escalation has had an immediate effect on the markets, with particular focus on oil prices. As investors, it is our job to stay abreast of these developments and their potential impact on our investment strategies. The uncertainty surrounding the situation underscores the importance of maintaining a balanced and diversified portfolio, which is capable of weathering geopolitical turmoil.
Articles of Interest
RBC Articles
Global Insight Weekly
At a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, China recently hosted a high-profile forum to strengthen development and trade ties with its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partners. Jasmine Duan, Senior Investment Strategist in Hong Kong discusses the BRI’s evolution over the past decade, dispel some common misconceptions, and illustrate how China seeks to gain influence on the world stage.
RBC’s artful approach: Investing in artists and building a wealth legacy
Globe and Mail
RBC appreciates the importance that art has in their clients’ lives – as something valuable to collect and enjoy, to support and foster, and to pass on to the next generation. Learn how RBC is ensuring their clients recognize the deep value of deliberate planning in including art in their wealth management plans. Through a two-pronged approach, RBC is elevating early-career artists and supporting Canada’s art ecosystem.
Art: Unique assets in estate planning—Part one
RBC Wealth Management | Royal Trust
Staying on the topic of art, Leanne Kaufman, the CEO of Royal Trust, interviews Dr. Sara Johnson, one of our High Net Worth Financial Planners, about her insights on how to integrate your art collection within your general governance of the family. She also provides tips on how to compile a clear inventory in an artwork archive database and how to ensure that your art collection is passed down to the next generation as part of an estate.
How to help children with a first-time home purchase, without compromising your own financial future
RBC Wealth Management | Family Office Services
Here's an insightful article from RBC Wealth Management that provides tips on how to help your children with their first home purchase without compromising your own financial future. It also suggests ways to plan and model financial gifts to your children, such as investing in a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) launched by the federal government in April 2023, which allows prospective first-time homebuyers to save tax-free.
Society
What Is Generation Alpha?
Miranda Rake
Romper
As the father of now two Generation Alpha kids, this was a must-read. This generation is also known as the “digital natives,” as they have grown up in a world where technology and the internet have always been a part of their daily lives.
Great news about American Wealth
Noahpinion
To not bury the lede: the median American family got 37% richer in the years from 2019-2022. This means, by definition, that income inequality actually went down.
Everything Else
Speed
Radiolab Podcast
This is in the Top 10 of Radiolab episodes of all time, in my reckoning. It is originally from 2013 (I would have first heard it back then), and was released recently. It's a fascinating discussion about the very fast, the very slow, and the speed we live at.
Contact Information
If you need to schedule an appointment or have any questions, please reach out to Jaime at:
Email: jaime.froese@rbc.com
Phone: 204-982-3461
For all other inquiries, our team email is at your disposal:
Email: mcm.team@rbc.com