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Building confidence through disciplined, personalized investment planning.

At GDLF Wealth Management, we believe successful investing starts with clarity, not speculation. Our investment management strategy is designed to align your portfolio with your goals, protect your hard-earned wealth, and provide long-term growth without unnecessary risk.

A Comprehensive, Personalized Approach

1. Net Worth & Financial Snapshot

Every strategy begins with a complete picture of your financial situation. We prepare a detailed net worth statement that outlines your assets, liabilities, and cash flow. This foundation ensures every investment decision fits seamlessly into your broader financial plan.

2. Investment Philosophy & Risk Profile

Your money should work for you — in a way that matches your comfort level. We review your investment philosophies and objectives to identify your risk profile, ensuring that your portfolio reflects both your goals and your tolerance for market fluctuations.

3. Investment Policy Statement & Asset Allocation

A clear plan is critical to long-term success. We develop an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) that outlines your investment objectives, constraints, and a disciplined target asset allocation. This serves as a roadmap, keeping you focused and on track even when markets change.

4. Implementation & Portfolio Construction

We assist in implementing your IPS by selecting investments that align with your strategy. Whether it’s equities, fixed income, or alternative solutions, each recommendation is tailored to your long-term objectives — not quick wins.

5. Tax & Fee Awareness

Every decision has financial consequences. We identify potential tax ramifications and fees that could arise from repositioning your portfolio, helping you avoid surprises and maximize after-tax returns.

6. Stock Options Review

For professionals and business owners with stock options, we provide specialized analysis to ensure they are exercised and integrated into your overall investment and tax plan in the most efficient way possible.

7. Flexible Solutions When Needed

While our preference is always to plan first, we understand that some opportunities can’t wait. We can facilitate product purchases in the absence of detailed planning advice — with a commitment to revisit the strategy and ensure alignment with your long-term goals.

Our Philosophy

We don’t gamble with our clients’ futures. Our approach focuses on steady, reliable growth — typically targeting realistic returns in the 6–8% range — while preserving wealth for the next stage of life. We combine disciplined strategies with personal guidance, giving you confidence that your investments are working for you, not against you.

Ready to Invest with Confidence?

Your investments deserve more than guesswork. Let’s build a strategy that reflects your goals, values, and vision for the future.

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GDLF Wealth Management

Gus de la Fuente, CLU, CEA, CHS
Financial Planner
Investment Representative
Quadrus Investment Services Ltd.
Affiliated With Canada Life

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Insurance products, including segregated fund policies are offered through GDLF Wealth Management and Investment Representatives Gustavo de la Fuente and Alina De La Fuente offer mutual funds and referral arrangements through Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. Quadrus, Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. and design are trademarks of Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. Used with permission.

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Make your investment decisions wisely. Important information about mutual funds is found in the Fund Facts document. Please read this carefully before investing. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Unit values and investment returns will fluctuate.

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