Join us as we delve into educational content covering investing, savings strategies, financial planning, and all essential topics that demand careful planning, financial resources, and time.
The Free Lunch Podcast is hosted by Canvas Wealth, a wealth management team that has been working with investors since 1985.
At the core of our investment Philosophy, you will find these principles at work:
_Markets are efficient and work over time.
-Successful investing is a result of a long-term disciplined approach.
-Fear and greed degrade portfolio returns.
-Costs make a difference.
-Portfolio diversification reduces risk.
To learn more about Canvas Wealth, visit canvaswealth.ca Tune in for new episodes every Wednesday, available on all major listening platforms.
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Investing is inherently associated with risk, and even seasoned investors can make poor investment choices. Whether due to market volatility, lack of research, or unforeseen circumstances, the impact of these decisions can be significant. However, m…
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Founding Partner
Colin Andrews is a Managing Partner, Senior Wealth Advisor of Canvas Wealth. He is a dedicated believer in a long-term approach to building and protecting wealth, offering high net worth individuals and their families investment advice since 1999. Colin holds both the Chartered Investment Manager designation (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI). The recipient of innumerable performance recognition awards, Colin has been both nominated and named advisor of the year by a leading brokerage firm.
Originally from Saskatoon, Colin studied economics at the University of Saskatchewan and completed his MBA in Leadership at Royal Roads University in Victoria. Colin believes in the importance of life-long learning and enjoys spending time pursuing educational activities.
When not at the office Colin enjoys spending time with his wife Leanna and their children Kaelan and Ava. Spending time as a family getting out to the mountains in the summer and being at a cold hockey rink or basketball court in the winter.
If you asked Colin he might tell you that he has too many interests- working on Spanish, learning how to play a guitar, golfing and biking in the summer, and playing hockey and skiing in the winter.
Sr. Wealth Advisor, Founding Partner
Steven Molina is a Sr. Wealth Advisor, and Founding Partner of Canvas Wealth and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation.
Conservative and consultative, he has provided a large and growing contingent of clients with financial advice and investment counsel based on an acute understanding of their immediate and long-term objectives and needs. Above all, Steven recognizes that an individual’s financial expectations and requirements vary throughout life and that, inevitably, wealth goals evolve over time.
In his downtime, Steven enjoys spending time with his wife Ann and his children Braydon, Nicholas, Matthew and Ava. He likes to stay active and is focused on living a healthy lifestyle.
Sr. Wealth Advisor
For Karyn Silenzi, fostering client-centered relationships is not just a professional duty—it's a core principle that guides her every interaction.
She began her wealth management career back in 1996 where she worked with all types of clients in the banks and investment firms over the years. After taking some time off to focus on raising her children, Karyn is back in the industry, excited to focus on the needs of individuals looking to help build and preserve their wealth.
As a devoted mother to two vibrant teenage boys, a supportive wife, and the owner of a cherished chocolate lab, she values connecting with family and friends. When not actively cheering for her children at basketball and volleyball events, Karyn is seeking adventure, whether it's navigating mountain trails on her bike or exploring the picturesque landscapes of Southern Alberta.
With Karyn Silenzi as a wealth management partner, you're forging a collaborative alliance rooted in trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to securing your financial future.
Sr. Wealth Advisor
Blair is a graduate of the University of Calgary and holds both the Certified Financial Planning and the Chartered Investment Manager designation.
Blair works hard to provide the very best service for our clients. His purpose is to keep our clients’ financial goals on track. He is skilled at relating genuinely to people of vastly different backgrounds and experiences. Blair focuses on supporting clients in working toward their dreams by assessing, monitoring and refining their financial plan as their lives — and goals — evolve.
In his free time, you will find Blair coaching hockey or soccer or driving from one kid’s activity to another. When not volunteering, he enjoys playing hockey or heading out to the golf course, always entertaining his teammates and friends with witty banter and a well-timed joke. An ideal day for Blair is spent at a lake or hiking with his wife Laura and their two children Avery and Parker.