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We believe financial planning should feel approachable, informed, and personal. Whether it's a quick tip, a client appreciation moment, or a celebration at the office, this is where you get a closer look at who we are and how we help.
Stay informed, stay empowered - and let's keep building a future that's as secure as it is meaningful.
September often brings fresh routines, new schedules and a chance to reset. It's also a great time to revisit financial goals. Whether you're saving for a home, planning a family vacation or building your emergency fund.
What's one financial goal you're focusing on this fall? Let us know in the comments below. 🍂
What's one financial goal you're focusing on this fall? Let us know in the comments below. 🍂
September often brings fresh routines, new schedules and a chance to reset. It's also a great time to revisit financial goals. Whether you're saving for a home, planning a family vacation or building your emergency fund.
What's one financial goal you're focusing on this fall? Let us know in the comments below. 🍂
What's one financial goal you're focusing on this fall? Let us know in the comments below. 🍂
Thank you again to everyone who joined us for our Client Appreciation BBQ! 🌭☀️
We had such a great afternoon spending time with our clients, families, friends, and team.
A big thank you as well to everyone who took the time to complete our feedback form - we really appreciate your comments and suggestions and will use them to help make future events even better.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success, and we hope to see you again at our next event!
We had such a great afternoon spending time with our clients, families, friends, and team.
A big thank you as well to everyone who took the time to complete our feedback form - we really appreciate your comments and suggestions and will use them to help make future events even better.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the day such a success, and we hope to see you again at our next event!
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More travel? Less stress? More time with family? Retirement planning involves more than saving enough money. It's about creating a life you look forward to.
What does your ideal retirement include? Share one thing in the comments. ⬇️
If you're building toward retirement, together we can review if your financial strategy is aligned with the future you envision. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
What does your ideal retirement include? Share one thing in the comments. ⬇️
If you're building toward retirement, together we can review if your financial strategy is aligned with the future you envision. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
More travel? Less stress? More time with family? Retirement planning involves more than saving enough money. It's about creating a life you look forward to.
What does your ideal retirement include? Share one thing in the comments. ⬇️
If you're building toward retirement, together we can review if your financial strategy is aligned with the future you envision. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
What does your ideal retirement include? Share one thing in the comments. ⬇️
If you're building toward retirement, together we can review if your financial strategy is aligned with the future you envision. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
MEET OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER!
Alex is the newest Associate Advisor to join our O’Brien and Associates team. With an MBA from Dalhousie University, where he specialized in finance, Alex pursued financial advisory after witnessing firsthand how transformative professional guidance can be for clients’ lives.
Since joining the firm, Alex has spent considerable time receiving mentorship from Gerry, Michael, and DJ. This experience has quickly equipped him to deliver thoughtful, personalized advice. Today, he’s dedicated to helping his own clients at every life stage work toward their financial goals with clarity and confidence.
Outside of the office, Alex can be found on the golf course, playing Challenge Cup soccer, or spending time with friends and family.
We're thrilled to welcome Alex to the team and look forward to what's ahead!
Alex is the newest Associate Advisor to join our O’Brien and Associates team. With an MBA from Dalhousie University, where he specialized in finance, Alex pursued financial advisory after witnessing firsthand how transformative professional guidance can be for clients’ lives.
Since joining the firm, Alex has spent considerable time receiving mentorship from Gerry, Michael, and DJ. This experience has quickly equipped him to deliver thoughtful, personalized advice. Today, he’s dedicated to helping his own clients at every life stage work toward their financial goals with clarity and confidence.
Outside of the office, Alex can be found on the golf course, playing Challenge Cup soccer, or spending time with friends and family.
We're thrilled to welcome Alex to the team and look forward to what's ahead!
MEET OUR NEW TEAM MEMBER!
Alex is the newest Associate Advisor to join our O’Brien and Associates team. With an MBA from Dalhousie University, where he specialized in finance, Alex pursued financial advisory after witnessing firsthand how transformative professional guidance can be for clients’ lives.
Since joining the firm, Alex has spent considerable time receiving mentorship from Gerry, Michael, and DJ. This experience has quickly equipped him to deliver thoughtful, personalized advice. Today, he’s dedicated to helping his own clients at every life stage work toward their financial goals with clarity and confidence.
Outside of the office, Alex can be found on the golf course, playing Challenge Cup soccer, or spending time with friends and family.
We're thrilled to welcome Alex to the team and look forward to what's ahead!
Alex is the newest Associate Advisor to join our O’Brien and Associates team. With an MBA from Dalhousie University, where he specialized in finance, Alex pursued financial advisory after witnessing firsthand how transformative professional guidance can be for clients’ lives.
Since joining the firm, Alex has spent considerable time receiving mentorship from Gerry, Michael, and DJ. This experience has quickly equipped him to deliver thoughtful, personalized advice. Today, he’s dedicated to helping his own clients at every life stage work toward their financial goals with clarity and confidence.
Outside of the office, Alex can be found on the golf course, playing Challenge Cup soccer, or spending time with friends and family.
We're thrilled to welcome Alex to the team and look forward to what's ahead!
Many investors spend time trying to predict what markets will do next. Building an investment strategy aligned with your goals and time horizons may help you stay focused during changing market conditions.
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Many investors spend time trying to predict what markets will do next. Building an investment strategy aligned with your goals and time horizons may help you stay focused during changing market conditions.
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Have questions about your investment strategy?
Let's chat about building a roadmap designed around your goals, timing needs and comfort level. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
You’ve invested years into building your business, but what’s your plan for what comes next?
Whether you’re thinking about stepping back, selling, or passing it on, a thoughtful strategy can help you transition your business into lasting personal and family wealth.
The earlier you start, the more options you have. Reach out to start planning your next chapter on your terms. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Whether you’re thinking about stepping back, selling, or passing it on, a thoughtful strategy can help you transition your business into lasting personal and family wealth.
The earlier you start, the more options you have. Reach out to start planning your next chapter on your terms. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
You’ve invested years into building your business, but what’s your plan for what comes next?
Whether you’re thinking about stepping back, selling, or passing it on, a thoughtful strategy can help you transition your business into lasting personal and family wealth.
The earlier you start, the more options you have. Reach out to start planning your next chapter on your terms. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Whether you’re thinking about stepping back, selling, or passing it on, a thoughtful strategy can help you transition your business into lasting personal and family wealth.
The earlier you start, the more options you have. Reach out to start planning your next chapter on your terms. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Client Appreciation BBQ! 🌭☀️ We had a wonderful afternoon and really enjoyed spending time with our clients and their family.
We'd love to hear your thoughts! Our short post-event feedback survey is now open, and your feedback will help us make future events even better.
The survey is anonymous and will be available for one week. Please use the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LCscV9r9wA
Thank you again for being part of the day - we hope to see you at future events!
We'd love to hear your thoughts! Our short post-event feedback survey is now open, and your feedback will help us make future events even better.
The survey is anonymous and will be available for one week. Please use the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LCscV9r9wA
Thank you again for being part of the day - we hope to see you at future events!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Client Appreciation BBQ! 🌭☀️ We had a wonderful afternoon and really enjoyed spending time with our clients and their family.
We'd love to hear your thoughts! Our short post-event feedback survey is now open, and your feedback will help us make future events even better.
The survey is anonymous and will be available for one week. Please use the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LCscV9r9wA
Thank you again for being part of the day - we hope to see you at future events!
We'd love to hear your thoughts! Our short post-event feedback survey is now open, and your feedback will help us make future events even better.
The survey is anonymous and will be available for one week. Please use the link below:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/LCscV9r9wA
Thank you again for being part of the day - we hope to see you at future events!
We're excited to welcome you to our Client Appreciation BBQ tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept 2) from 2-5 pm at Bob Whelan Field in Bowring Park! 🌭☀️
The weather is looking good, though it may be a little cool, so we recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket along with your own lawn chair (if needed).
Come enjoy some food, company, and our Money Machine Challenge for a chance to win some small prizes! 🎉 (No real cash awarded)
📍 Bob Whelan Field, Bowring Park (Across skate park and pools)
🪑 Please bring your own chair (if needed)
🚗 Public parking available as space permits
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
PS. RSVP closes by 5 PM today!!
The weather is looking good, though it may be a little cool, so we recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket along with your own lawn chair (if needed).
Come enjoy some food, company, and our Money Machine Challenge for a chance to win some small prizes! 🎉 (No real cash awarded)
📍 Bob Whelan Field, Bowring Park (Across skate park and pools)
🪑 Please bring your own chair (if needed)
🚗 Public parking available as space permits
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
PS. RSVP closes by 5 PM today!!
We're excited to welcome you to our Client Appreciation BBQ tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept 2) from 2-5 pm at Bob Whelan Field in Bowring Park! 🌭☀️
The weather is looking good, though it may be a little cool, so we recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket along with your own lawn chair (if needed).
Come enjoy some food, company, and our Money Machine Challenge for a chance to win some small prizes! 🎉 (No real cash awarded)
📍 Bob Whelan Field, Bowring Park (Across skate park and pools)
🪑 Please bring your own chair (if needed)
🚗 Public parking available as space permits
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
PS. RSVP closes by 5 PM today!!
The weather is looking good, though it may be a little cool, so we recommend bringing a sweater or light jacket along with your own lawn chair (if needed).
Come enjoy some food, company, and our Money Machine Challenge for a chance to win some small prizes! 🎉 (No real cash awarded)
📍 Bob Whelan Field, Bowring Park (Across skate park and pools)
🪑 Please bring your own chair (if needed)
🚗 Public parking available as space permits
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
PS. RSVP closes by 5 PM today!!
Looks like Gerry’s team took home bragging rights this time! 🏆 What a comeback🏌️♂️
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A little throwback to last year’s Client Appreciation BBQ! 🌭☀️
We had such a great time with everyone, and we’re looking forward to doing it again this year.
🗓️ Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕐 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍Bowring Park
Planning to join us? Please RSVP by filling out the form - link in captions!
We hope to see you there!
We had such a great time with everyone, and we’re looking forward to doing it again this year.
🗓️ Wednesday, September 2, 2026
🕐 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍Bowring Park
Planning to join us? Please RSVP by filling out the form - link in captions!
We hope to see you there!
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BBQ Event RESCHEDULED🗓️
Our Client Appreciation BBQ event has been rescheduled to Wed, Sept 2, 2026.
📍Bowring Park, St. John's
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00pm
Kindly RSVP by filling out the below form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
We're looking forward to welcoming our clients, along with their family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team.
More details, including the exact location within Bowring Park, will be shared closer to the event date.
Hope to see you there! ☀️🌭
Our Client Appreciation BBQ event has been rescheduled to Wed, Sept 2, 2026.
📍Bowring Park, St. John's
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00pm
Kindly RSVP by filling out the below form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
We're looking forward to welcoming our clients, along with their family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team.
More details, including the exact location within Bowring Park, will be shared closer to the event date.
Hope to see you there! ☀️🌭
BBQ Event RESCHEDULED🗓️
Our Client Appreciation BBQ event has been rescheduled to Wed, Sept 2, 2026.
📍Bowring Park, St. John's
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00pm
Kindly RSVP by filling out the below form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
We're looking forward to welcoming our clients, along with their family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team.
More details, including the exact location within Bowring Park, will be shared closer to the event date.
Hope to see you there! ☀️🌭
Our Client Appreciation BBQ event has been rescheduled to Wed, Sept 2, 2026.
📍Bowring Park, St. John's
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00pm
Kindly RSVP by filling out the below form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
We're looking forward to welcoming our clients, along with their family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team.
More details, including the exact location within Bowring Park, will be shared closer to the event date.
Hope to see you there! ☀️🌭
Michael’s team for the win again! 🏆 Seems like some secret training is on the go for these back to back wins!
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We're excited to invite our clients and their family to our Client Appreciation BBQ at Bowring Park! 🌭☀️
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team and fellow clients.
🗓️ Thursday, Aug 20th, 2026
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍 Bowring Park, St. John's (exact location will be shared closer to event date)
If you're planning to attend, we'd appreciate it if you could complete our short RSVP form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
This event is weather permitting - please keep an eye out for latest event updates on the day of the event.
Please see the poster for full event details. We hope to see you there!
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team and fellow clients.
🗓️ Thursday, Aug 20th, 2026
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍 Bowring Park, St. John's (exact location will be shared closer to event date)
If you're planning to attend, we'd appreciate it if you could complete our short RSVP form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
This event is weather permitting - please keep an eye out for latest event updates on the day of the event.
Please see the poster for full event details. We hope to see you there!
We're excited to invite our clients and their family to our Client Appreciation BBQ at Bowring Park! 🌭☀️
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team and fellow clients.
🗓️ Thursday, Aug 20th, 2026
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍 Bowring Park, St. John's (exact location will be shared closer to event date)
If you're planning to attend, we'd appreciate it if you could complete our short RSVP form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
This event is weather permitting - please keep an eye out for latest event updates on the day of the event.
Please see the poster for full event details. We hope to see you there!
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and time together with the O'Brien & Associates team and fellow clients.
🗓️ Thursday, Aug 20th, 2026
🕑 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
📍 Bowring Park, St. John's (exact location will be shared closer to event date)
If you're planning to attend, we'd appreciate it if you could complete our short RSVP form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EpnBigw85A
This event is weather permitting - please keep an eye out for latest event updates on the day of the event.
Please see the poster for full event details. We hope to see you there!
Running a business means wearing many hats and proper planning shouldn’t be overlooked. From protecting your income to planning your exit, a thoughtful financial roadmap can help support every stage of your journey.
Running a business means wearing many hats and proper planning shouldn’t be overlooked. From protecting your income to planning your exit, a thoughtful financial roadmap can help support every stage of your journey.
A serious illness can impact more than your health, it can disrupt your income, savings and long-term goals. Critical illness insurance pays a lump sum benefit upon diagnosis of covered conditions like cancer, heart attack or stroke, so you have financial support when it matters most. Let’s talk about how critical illness coverage can protect your financial plan before you need it. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
A serious illness can impact more than your health, it can disrupt your income, savings and long-term goals. Critical illness insurance pays a lump sum benefit upon diagnosis of covered conditions like cancer, heart attack or stroke, so you have financial support when it matters most. Let’s talk about how critical illness coverage can protect your financial plan before you need it. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Another great office golf day in the books! Congratulations to Michaels team on the win🏆
Looking forward to the next round! ⛳
Looking forward to the next round! ⛳
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It's never too early to start. When kids learn about money young, they make smarter choices later. 💡
Here's how to get started:
• Give them an allowance and let them decide how to spend it
• Talk openly about budgeting and saving
• Show them how saving reaches big goals 🎯
• Make learning fun and age-appropriate
Small money conversations today build confident adults tomorrow.
Ready to help your kids build money confidence? Reach out and let's talk about it. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Here's how to get started:
• Give them an allowance and let them decide how to spend it
• Talk openly about budgeting and saving
• Show them how saving reaches big goals 🎯
• Make learning fun and age-appropriate
Small money conversations today build confident adults tomorrow.
Ready to help your kids build money confidence? Reach out and let's talk about it. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
It's never too early to start. When kids learn about money young, they make smarter choices later. 💡
Here's how to get started:
• Give them an allowance and let them decide how to spend it
• Talk openly about budgeting and saving
• Show them how saving reaches big goals 🎯
• Make learning fun and age-appropriate
Small money conversations today build confident adults tomorrow.
Ready to help your kids build money confidence? Reach out and let's talk about it. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Here's how to get started:
• Give them an allowance and let them decide how to spend it
• Talk openly about budgeting and saving
• Show them how saving reaches big goals 🎯
• Make learning fun and age-appropriate
Small money conversations today build confident adults tomorrow.
Ready to help your kids build money confidence? Reach out and let's talk about it. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Your investments should do more than grow — they should support where you’re headed. A well-balanced strategy can help align your money with your goals as they evolve. Let’s build an investment approach designed around you. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Your investments should do more than grow — they should support where you’re headed. A well-balanced strategy can help align your money with your goals as they evolve. Let’s build an investment approach designed around you. https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Michaels’ team came away with the win, but everyone brought their A-game! 🏌️♂️
Already looking forward to the next one!
Already looking forward to the next one!
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Running a business today often means managing rising costs, tighter margins and constant pressure on cash flow. A clear financial approach can help you stay in control, manage expenses, protect against risk and keep your business moving forward.
Let’s review your strategy to find ways to strengthen your margins.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Let’s review your strategy to find ways to strengthen your margins.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Running a business today often means managing rising costs, tighter margins and constant pressure on cash flow. A clear financial approach can help you stay in control, manage expenses, protect against risk and keep your business moving forward.
Let’s review your strategy to find ways to strengthen your margins.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
Let’s review your strategy to find ways to strengthen your margins.https://advisor.sunlife.ca/obrien.financial/
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