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.
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.
With a focus on socially-responsible investing, Scott Boassaly advises individuals and organizations with a unique combination of values-based investing, financial planning and wealth management. His expertise and close partnership with responsible investment fund companies enables his clients to invest confidently in a values-based way, all while benefiting from sound advice on addressing the financial needs of their families or stakeholders.
Come find your balance with us.
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.
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.