Specializing in Socially Responsible Investing since 1997. We pride ourselves on building a super friendly, accessible practice while demonstrating sustainability in in all that we do.
As a Certified Financial Planning Professional, Ryan’s primary goal is to empower his clients to proactively reach their financial independence and dreams. Ryan understands the value of communication and being accessible to his clients. He takes pride in following through with an individual’s financial plan and genuinely cares about any lifestyle changes that affect that plan. Ryan seeks out funds that place a high priority on “active engagement” meaning fund portfolio managers urge their fund companies to improve performance in environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).
Ryan is a proud member of the Responsible Investment Association and leads, through example, a green and conscientious lifestyle. Servicing the GTA and beyond, Ryan is the two time winner of the Wealth Professional SRI Impact Investing award 2015 and 2016.
At RGF Integrated Wealth Management, we believe that wealth is defined by a lot more than just money; it is living a fulfilling life, free of financial worry.
You are unique. Your financial plan should be, too. Our advice is about more than smart money management. It’s about seeing the bigger picture, identifying risk and discovering opportunity. It’s about learning your aspirations and your goals, then building a personalized plan to reach them.
For people seeking financial well-being, we provide a proven process for creating meaningful happiness through identifying how you want to live, then developing and implementing a clear, concise financial plan to help you achieve your goals.
Our independence allows us to give our clients unbiased advice based upon their unique situation, with no influence or limitations based on product selection. This division of our advice and our compensation is an important distinction to us and has been a core principle of our firm since its inception.
My specialty is in socially-responsible investing, charitable giving and philanthropic strategies. I believe that you can accomplish your financial goals while investing in a responsible and sustainable way.
We believe investors should not have to sacrifice their core values to meet their financial goals, so we created the Blue Heron ESG Leader Portfolios to offer Responsible Investing to our clients.
The flexibility of our discretionary managed portfolio system has allowed us to be innovative in our thinking and launch these portfolios that focus on sustainable investing. In a dynamic, interconnected world, there is no “simply getting rid of stocks, bonds or investment funds that are unethical or morally ambiguous,” We developed tough screening criteria – our Blue Heron Investment Principles – which constitute a methodology to remove subjectivity from our Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) screening and create a reasonable, objective, and repeatable means to identify better companies and build better portfolios.
Our financial planning approach starts by listening. We want to achieve a full understanding of where you are, and where you would like to go. We work with our clients to develop a meaningful plan for them. We listen, to identify key issues and help you to understand the options available. From this we guide you through the process to make better informed decisions.
We have the scale, flexibility and independence to tailor solutions just for you.
We provide comprehensive investment and financial planning with a screen for socially responsible companies in both Canada and the United States.
Alicja Brown is a Senior Wealth Advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy, dedicated to helping individuals and families align their wealth with their values through personalized investment strategies.
She specializes in developing comprehensive wealth plans that integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors to manage risk, enhance long-term returns, and drive positive impact. Alicja’s mission is to empower her clients to confidently navigate complex financial decisions and achieve their long-term objectives in a rapidly evolving economy.
Alicja holds the Responsible Investment Advisor Certification (RIAC), the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, and is a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM). She was named a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) in 2024 and was honoured to serve on the Board of the Responsible Investment Association of Canada for six years. She passionately looks forward to a future where ESG integration is standard practice in the investment selection process.
WEALTH PLANNING IS ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN MONEY.
True wealth is defined as the ability to live life on your terms and to reach the goals that you set for yourself, your family and your business to create a legacy that reflects your values.
The Blanchard Group helps you and your family redefine your relationship to money through financial independence planning and a sustainable investment strategy that integrates environmental, social and governance factors – so you can focus on living your abundant life.
We believe the best way to generate superior risk-adjusted returns is to fully incorporate long-term environmental, social and economic trends within investment decision-making.
Please contact us or visit our website to learn how we can help you create a life in alignment with your deepest values.
With an extensive financial background, Charlene is able to provide a total wealth management experience for all her clients. This includes estate, financial, and retirement planning as well as quality investment advice, insurance and discretionary portfolio management, with a focus on social responsible investments and tax efficiency. Charlene believes in providing the right advice and solutions that are easy to understand that brings real value to your life.
Peter Bennett is a certified financial planner, licensed in insurance, mutual funds, and labour sponsored funds. He has over 40 years of experience in fee or commission based planning. Peter has been part of the Legacy Wealth Coach network since 2001. His firm uses a values-based planning approach designed to answer three questions: What does it mean to be financially independent? What is an appropriate legacy for my family? Is my estate arranged in a manner consistent with my values? Part of the values conversation explores the use of RI as a criteria for investment decisions. Peter obtained his RIS designation in 2019.
Peter joined the Estate Planning Council of Toronto in 2011. He is a member of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and is a graduate of their Advanced Gift Planning Course in 2007 and 2024. He was a speaker at their 2008 conference in Vancouver and again in 2010 in Edmonton. He has also presented at the local chapter of Leave a Legacy. He also spoke at the 2009 and 2015 Freedom 55 Financial Summit in St. John’s Newfoundland and Toronto. He has spoken widely to religious, industry, and other organizations on the benefits of planned giving. He has also presented to groups on the subject of responsible investing.
Build Wealth. Build a Better World. We can help you do both. We’ve been advising individuals, families, professionals, and small non-profits and endowment funds for more than 20 years. We use proprietary screens and select money managers to manage portfolios on both a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, all with a responsible investment focus. Our caring services include retirement, estate, and legacy planning to ensure our clients’ wealth helps them achieve their goals through all stages of their life.