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Who We Are
At RGF Integrated Wealth Management, we believe that wealth is defined by a lot more than just money; it is living a fulfilling life, free of financial worry.
Ethan Astaneh
Financial Advisor, Director
BComm CFP
As lead financial advisor for the team, Ethan works closely with existing and prospective clients to establish strategy and monitor progress towards financial goals. He believes the cornerstone to a successful relationship is communicating regularly, in a clear and concise manner.
As lead financial advisor for the team, Ethan works closely with existing and prospective clients to establish strategy and monitor progress towards financial goals. He believes the cornerstone to a successful relationship is communicating regularly, in a clear and concise manner.
Ethan Astaneh
Financial Advisor, Director
BComm CFP
As lead financial advisor for the team, Ethan works closely with existing and prospective clients to establish strategy and monitor progress towards financial goals. He believes the cornerstone to a successful relationship is communicating regularly, in a clear and concise manner.
Ethan helps clients understand and anticipate the financial decisions they face as life evolves. He specializes in navigating complex financial transitions for individuals and cash management for institutions.
Having grown up in the Lower Mainland and now living in Vancouver with his wife and children, Ethan is committed to the development of our local community and sits on the board of the False Creek Community Association and serves as Treasurer.
Industry Associations
FPSC - Financial Planning Standards Council
CALU – Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting
CALU – Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting
BComm (Finance and Mathematics) - UBC
CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
OUR TEAM
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What We Do
For people seeking financial well-being, our financial advisors provide a proven process for creating meaningful happiness through identifying how you want to live, then developing and implementing a clear, concise financial plan to help you achieve your goals.
In the Media
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Increasing Clients Clarity and Confidence with Goal-based Planning
By Ethan Astaneh on 01 May 2018
At its core, financial planning is about helping clients use their resources in a way that will effectively achieve their most important goals.
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Vancouver couple wants to know where to invest for retirement when mortgage-free
By Ethan Astaneh on 16 Feb 2018
Trudy and Tom are close to having the mortgage on their Vancouver house paid off and are wondering how best to use the extra money.
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Advisor Insights
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The Ultimate Currency
By David Baker on 20 Apr 2017
What is the ultimate currency? Is it money? Canadian dollars or U.S. dollars? Is it gold or real estate? No, the ultimate currency is not a tangible asset at all. You can’t save time. You can only spend it… Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh
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Disability Insurance for Business Owners
By Ethan Astaneh on 02 Jan 2017
If your business depends on your ability to actively generate income, your absence due to disability can have a significant impact on your financial well-being.
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Financial Planning for Small Business Owners
By Ethan Astaneh on 01 Jan 2015
On the training day for my first job as a dishwasher, I was told to imagine I was a business owner. “The better your business washes dishes,” I was told, “the more money your business will make.”
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Personal Corporations and Retirement Income Planning
By Ethan Astaneh on 01 Apr 2013
Many of our clients who operate a small business or professional practice in law, medicine, real estate, or accounting will be incorporated.
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Quarterly Market Update
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When the Economy Booms But the Stock Market Doesn't
By Ethan Astaneh on 16 Jul 2018
In their recent Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of Canada announced the “economy continues to operate close to full capacity, and GDP is expected to expand somewhat faster than potential.”
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Investing in the Age of Misinformation
By Ethan Astaneh on 04 May 2018
There were zero instances in 2017 where the S&P500 moved by 2% or more. So far, in 2018, we’re up to 6 of these: 3 up and 3 down. When volatility comes back, clients often ask, “Should we change our strategy in light of everything that’s going on?”
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Bitcoin and Medicinal Marijuana
By Ethan Astaneh on 02 Jan 2018
In 1634 – 1637, the price of a tulip skyrocketed and investors at large put their capital into rare flowers. It wasn’t long before the value of a bulb dropped to the price of an onion.
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