How to include charitable giving in your estate plan

With estate planning, many people worry that donating to charity will take inheritance away from their heirs. In reality, leaving money to charity means that you are adopting another child and disinheriting the taxman.
October 21, 2022/by Natalie Nguyen

When to start taking CPP

It is important to remember that everyone has a unique situation, and when your friends or neighbors start taking CPP, may not be the right decision for you.
October 11, 2022/by Natalie Nguyen

Alitis Investment Counsel Opens New Victoria Location

Continued growth has prompted a move to a new location for our Victoria office. What makes this move special is that our new office space is a registered Heritage Home through the Victoria Heritage Foundation.
September 23, 2022/by caorda

Alitis Income & Growth Pool is outperforming all Canadian funds in its category

The secret to success at Alitis is diversification. Not just a diverse selection of stocks and bonds, but also a meaningful allocation to alternative investments, including private real estate, private mortgages, private debt, private equity and hedge funds.
September 22, 2022/by caorda

Community Spotlight: Campbell River Hospital Foundation

The Campbell River Hospital Foundation is a charity that we, as a company, take an active role in each year.  We believe in helping the CRHF in their efforts to elevate the standard of care in Campbell River, as well as the rest of the North Island as the hospital touches the lives of ~56,000 people in the area.
September 13, 2022/by caorda

Canadian Housing Market Update – August 2022

The affordable end of the market, whether condos or rental apartments, is where most of Alitis’ real estate exposure is concentrated, so we feel that we are very well positioned within the current economic environment and our investments continue to perform well.
August 30, 2022/by caorda

Alitis – What is Private Debt?

Private Debt Investments are loans made to individuals and companies that are not created or financed by the banks, nor are they traded in the open market. These are loan contracts that are individually negotiated between the lender and the borrower.
June 14, 2022/by caorda

Ryan Patterson Joins the Alitis Team

As the Senior Real Estate Strategist, Ryan’s focus is on the analysis and review of potential real estate investments as well as the ongoing monitoring of current holdings.
May 26, 2022/by caorda

Alitis Investment Update: Inflation, Rising Interest Rates, Recession?

In this Alitis Investment Update, we discuss and highlight current trends in inflation, interest rates, immigration, real estate, and more.
May 19, 2022/by caorda

Meet Emily Hofmann

Emily Hofmann is a Portfolio Manager at Alitis Investment Counsel who excels at problem solving. She loves boating, too!
May 17, 2022/by caorda

Community Spotlight – Campbell River Salmon Foundation

Campbell River, sometimes referred to as the “Salmon Capital of the World”, is one of the top recreational fishing locations on the West Coast.
April 1, 2022/by caorda

Meet Todd Blaseckie

Todd is a Portfolio Manager at Alitis Investment Counsel with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry.
March 22, 2022/by caorda