In my consultative approach I endeavour to ensure a person obtains enough information to have a comfortable level of understanding in carrying out a financial decision with confidence.

Integrated Financial Service Achieved
by Qualifications and Experience

The Design and Guidance of Personal
Portfolios for Elders and Professionals

Every client portfolio is tailored to individual preference. Portfolios can contain Cash, Risk Free investments, Conservative Income, High Income and Growth sectors.     Giving continual attention to market conditions and by including carefully selected Income Trusts for enhanced yield plus well researched shares of Quality Companies for Growth, pleasing results have been achieved... Please refer to testimonials below.

"I'm most grateful and appreciative of the consideration & care you've provided in looking after my account & advising me, (especially these past 10 years) but I'm sure most of your clients feel the same about you."
 
"I would comment that you are a very conscientious communicator about the securities you recommend to trade, and that I can actually understand what you are doing and why. Also, I appreciate that you are regularly reviewing my portfolio of securities with a view to trading out the sub-standard performers. "
 
"Many thanks to you, also for the wonderful job you have done this past year to keep both my accounts looking good. I do appreciate all your patience in explaining things to me. Over the past 5 years I have gone from knowing nothing to understanding more & more. I hope this coming year is good to you and I wish you best of health & happiness."
 
“Tom, Thank you as always, for building my investments & RRSP (RRIF) to where they are today. Over these many years you're always there to advise, explain & listen to me. I really do appreciate ! ”
 
"We want to most sincerely thank you for the time and effort you have expended, on our behalf, over many years looking after our financial affairs. You sure have shown a lot of patience and understanding, which made it a pleasure to work with you, and the results were pretty good too !"

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My Background & Service and, Beacon Securities Limited

Background: Following several initial years in branch banking and mutual fund administration, I have enjoyed over 25 years experience as an Investment Advisor working with very large dealers and small private investment firms - all members of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada.
    I have continually strengthened my qualifications. Beginning with the Canadian Securities Course, Options and Futures exams, and Professional Financial Planning Course, my continuing education progressed to attainment of my designations of Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). In addition, at management’s request at the time, I passed the Canadian Branch Manager’s and the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers qualifying exams.
Recently I attained the designation of Elder Planning Counselor (EPC) by following a course of study on Elder needs, values and service requirements.
    While at a major firm I was encouraged and able to complete courses required to become licensed as a life insurance agent. With further studies I subsequently passed exams to qualify as an "Independent Life Agent" which is now a separate additional service I am able to provide for individuals and small businesses in offering a holistic approach to serve their financial needs
 
Clients For the most part, my clients are in professional occupations or are now retired. A good many have been with me for over 15 years. You may view the performance of a few of them on my website, at: www.tomrogers.net/perform.htm
 
Approach: I work with my clients to construct and manage their investment portfolios according to their individual needs. Portfolios generally do not contain mutual funds; but rather, are designed with specific types of securities such as common stocks, preferred shares, income and energy trusts, bonds etc.- with the objective that each security and portfolio sector fulfill a specific function helping the overall content to be in line with each client’s objective and the market environment as it unfolds. I am strongly committed to clear and complete communication with my clients as their comfortable understanding and agreement is paramount to me.
 
Analytics: I have designed custom financial planning applications capable of accommodating a wider spectrum of investment holdings and variables than are available on most commercial versions. In the realm of investment analysis I have devoted much attention to the timing techniques of Technical Analysis. In this area I have developed several useful original studies, some of which are now on my website. I was a founding member of the Canadian Society of Technical Analysts, and president of the Society in 1996 - 1998.
 
Philosophy: Each client is different in regard to financial needs, aspirations and temperament. As well, the investment environment is continually evolving according to economic and perceptual circumstances. It is my role to ensure each person’s array of financial planning options is adequately addressed according to the individual’s parameters; and, that investment recommendations are made in line with current market conditions and expectations which are my responsibility to assess. In all, my financial service relationship with clients is to consult with respect, advise conscientiously and implement at their request.
 
Community: I have been continually active within my church community, having been chairperson of 7 out of 13 committees I have participated in. I am currently webmaster of our church website at and a longstanding member of the choir.

Attitude: Since its founding in 1988, Beacon Securities has become one of the Atlantic Region’s largest independent investment dealers. "Because of our commitment to professionalism and personal service for all our clients from individual investors to large institutions...excellent attention to research, analysis, portfolio management and client communication is provided to all our clients no matter how modest their portfolio".
 
Institutionally: Beyond being a ‘primary distributing dealer of the Bank of Canada’, Beacon Securities is noted for its special capabilities in the bond market and has major pension and mutual fund groups from across Canada within its client base. Since 1990 Beacon has hosted the annual Atlantic Canadian Investment Seminar which has included provincial ministers of finance, presidents and CFOs of public utilities and regional corporations. Institutional money managers and financial analysts travel from all Canadian provinces and from the United States to attend.
 
Individually: At its home office in Halifax, Beacon Securities provides a full investment service to individual investors. Additionally, Beacon employs a growing network of ‘ Residential Investment Advisors ’. These unique Advisors have the depth of experience and discipline to function successfully from their own home offices enabling them to give more private and personal service to their clients. Owing to today’s high speed on line connections access to all transaction and other business facilities normally present only in an office environment are readily available to Beacon’s Residential Investment Advisors.
 
Research: Beacon Securities has ‘in house’ research covering Atlantic Region companies and ‘on line’ access to one of Canada’s top tier research departments covering all aspects of the Canadian financial markets. Beacon also has special research sources for the Canadian Energy Industry and for the US markets as well.
 
Security: Beacon Securities Limited as an "Introducing Broker" and TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the Toronto Dominion Bank as a "Carrying Broker" have agreed that: With respect to any transactions entered into by clients of Beacon Securities Limited, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. will be responsible for trade execution and settlement, custody of cash and securities, the preparation of confirmations and account statements and financing of client account positions. Beacon Securities Limited will be responsible for determining the suitability and ensuring appropriate supervision is performed for all trading activity in Clients' accounts. Client accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request, or by visiting its website at: www.cipf.ca .