We are pleased to announce that Bick Financial has won top honours (Diamond) as Best Investment Company in the 2008 Hamilton Community News Readers' Choice awards! Thank you to all our clients for their continued support! ____________________________________________________
Congratulations!
Congratulations goes out to Melissa DeBrouwer for her nomination as Business Person of the Year by the Milton Chamber of Commerce. ____________________________________________________
Upcoming Seminars
Can You Make Your Mortgage Tax Deductible* Seminars
Edward Van Der Kooi of our St. Catharines office is pleased to present the following complimentary seminars on this innovative financial strategy:
Thurs. June 12, 2008 7:00 - 8:00 pm St.Catharines Public Library
Sat. June 14, 2008 10:00 - 11:00 am St.Catharines Public Library
Seating is limited, so please call ahead to reserve your seat, (905) 937-6537 or email Edward Van Der Kooi at vanderkooi@bickfinancial.com. ____________________________________________________
Introducing Burgeonvest Bick Corporation (BBC)
We are pleased to announce a strategic combination with Burgeonvest Financial Corporation. Burgeonvest and Bick have merged their respective investment operating companies into an enterprise specializing in full service investment advisory and wealth management as of December 31, 2007. The combined enterprise is called Burgeonvest Bick Corporation (BBC).
The two companies will continue to operate as separate businesses under their original names, Bick Financial Security Corporation and Burgeonvest Securities Limited.
"For clients who are looking for a full suite of services and products," notes Mario Frankovich, CEO of both Bick Financial Security Corporation and Burgeonvest Financial Corporation, "they can find those through BBC. These offerings will be facilitated formally with a clear understanding of which business entity clients are dealing with."
"We have known Mario since 1985," said Clarence Bick, reflecting on the deep roots of the merger, "and have made a point over the last 15 years of regularly meeting to discuss industry issues."
Co-founder Leonard Bick adds, "this new enterprise will provide an independent alternative to banks and other integrated large financial institutions, which have a potential conflict of interest due to their broad influence and control over firms providing advice to Canadians. We believe that independence is important for our clients and that is what BBC intends to deliver."
With the combined resources of Bick Financial Security Corporation and Burgeonvest Securities Limited, we can better serve our clients going forward. ____________________________________________________
Our Eight Branch Office Now Open in Waterdown!
Josh Santa-Barbara and all of us at Bick Financial are pleased to announce the Opening in January 2008 of our eighth branch office in Waterdown, Ontario. Also moving to the new office are Josh's Assistants, Annette Perrier and Kim Sytsma-Hill. Joining Josh, Annette and Kim in Waterdown are Advisor Mike Travers, CFP and Receptionist Denise Devenish. Please join us in welcoming Mike and Denise to Bick.
Josh, Mike and the entire Bick Financial Waterdown team look forward to serving you! ____________________________________________________ www.Deduct My Mortgage.com
The mortgage tax deduction strategy has been used by the wealthy for many years. Now you too can learn if you can make your mortgage tax deductible!
Edward Van Der Kooi of Bick Financial, St. Catharines, is pleased to offer a website on this powerful investment strategy: visit www.deductmymortgage.com. ______________________________________________________
Introducing the Bick Financial Junior Golf Tour
Bick Financial is proud to announce our sponsorship of the Junior Golf Tour of Hamilton/Halton as Title Sponsor beginning in 2008. The Junior Golf Tour of Hamilton/Halton was established in 1984 with the goal of creating an affordable non-profit junior golf championship for the Hamilton/Halton region. It was the first tourof its kind in Ontario and remains one of the most affordable junior tours in the province.
For more information on the tour, visit www.hamiltonhaltonjuniorgolftour.org.
Ask your Bick Financial advisor or watch for more information on our website and in the Spring/Summer 2008 edition of the Bick Advisory Newsletter. _______________________________________________________
Bick Financial Charitable Efforts
At Bick Financial, we take pride in being responsible corporate citizens and recognize the importance of supporting charities and our community.
Through our Christmas 2007 Fundraising efforts, Bick Financial staff and advisors sponsored five families and donated six turkeys and over $2,000 to Mission Services of Hamilton. With the help of our clients, our annual Family Skate raised over 300 pounds of food donations for the Hamilton Neighbour-to-Neighbour Centre. Staff in our branch offices also supported causes in their areas.
All of us at Bick Financial would like to thank you for helping us support our community! Click here to learn about more ongoing Bick Financial community efforts. ______________________________________________________
Newsletter
Look for useful information in the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of the Bick Advisory, click here.
We continue to provide you with the most current and relevant information designed to help you achieve your financial goals. To provide feedback on the newsletter please email Adrianne Sprogis at asprogis@bickfinancial.com. We welcome your comments and suggestions! ______________________________________________________
Please visit us again for upcoming news and seminar information. ______________________________________________________
*This strategy involves leveraging. Leveraging or borrowing to invest is suitable only for investors with higher risk tolerances. You should be fully aware of the risks and benefits associated with investment loans since losses as well as gains can be magnified. The value of your investment will vary and is not guaranteed, however you must meet your loan and income tax obligations and repay your loan in full. Consult with your financial advisor.
