About us
Financial, Retirement, Estate and Tax Planners
Whether your financial situation is complex or not, we can offer solutions to simplify your investments, lower your taxes and increase your retirement income and your net worth. Our clients include individuals, families, corporations, trusts, group plans and non-profit organizations.
We are different. We are thorough. Our recommendations all are encompassing and incorporate all aspects of your life, now and in the future. We do not advise on investment decisions without knowing all the facts. Your facts.
We believe that recent changes to the investment landscape present challenges for investors who want and need access to qualified and experienced financial professionals. These challenges are creating an advice gap which we feel will only continue to grow.
Unlike many investment firms, we have not adopted the latest trend to provide only “Fee-Based” accounts. In fact, the majority of our accounts are not fee based. We believe in doing what’s best for you and while it may benefit some clients to pay for advice and transactions upfront as a percentage of assets under management, other clients would rather have portfolio management costs bundled and report portfolio returns net of costs. Regardless of your preferred way of doing business, we will always do what is right for you.
Our Mission:
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- To provide the highest quality financial, estate, tax and retirement strategies possible.
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- To increase retirement income by maximizing investment returns while minimizing risk and taxes.
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- To increase estate values by minimizing tax, legal and probate fees.
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- To expose clients to the best tax advantaged products the industry has to offer and at the lowest cost.
Our Team
Carl Eppstadt
Financial Advisor CLU, CH.F.C., CFP, C.H.F.S.
SPECIALTIES: Financial, Retirement, Estate and Tax Planning. Mutual Funds, Insurance Products, RRSPs, RRIFs and Annuities. Mr. Eppstadt has been providing independent financial strategies in the Ottawa area since 1978. He is the president of Future Financial Planning Group. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), a Chartered Financial Consultant (CH.F.C.), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Certified Hedge Fund Specialist (C.H.F.S.). Mr. Eppstadt is able to offer mutual funds through one of Canada’s largest, independent mutual fund dealers, Worldsource Financial Management Inc. Mr. Eppstadt has been an advisor with Worldsource since their inception and has been a Worldsource ‘Top Performer’ for over 20 years – a recognition given to less than one percent of all Worldsource advisors. In addition to mutual funds, Mr. Eppstadt holds a Life Insurance Licence which allows him to advise on and sell Annuities, Life, Accident & Sickness, Disability, Critical Illness and Long Term Care Insurance through term/mart Insurance Agency Inc. One of Carl’s passions is golf and he is a long standing member at the prestigious Rivermead Golf Club. Carl also enjoys renovating projects in the summer and downhill skiing at Mont Ste. Marie in the winter.
Robin McLaughlin
Administrative Assistant
Robin began her journey in the financial services industry in September 2021 and has been a great addition to the team ever since. She has a unique background in customer service and is a strong administrative professional with a sharp eye for detail. Robin has significant experience in client relations, human resources and training and event planning. In May 2019, Robin graduated with high honours in her post secondary schooling. Robin lives in the neighbourhood and enjoys time spent with family, friends and her animals.
Julie Westall
Financial Advisor CFP, CIM
In January 2010, Julie joined Future Financial after 10 years in the broker channel with RBC Dominion Securities. Julie holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designations and offers mutual and hedge funds through Worldsource Financial Management Inc. Clients know Julie to be a keen listener, committed to providing high-level service and passionate about detail in execution. Details matter to Julie and she spends the time needed to get to know each and every client to truly understand their goals. Julie is an expert with everything relating to QROPS (Qualified Retirement Overseas Pension Scheme) transfers and has successfully helped numerous UK expats transfer their retirement savings to Canada. Julie is committed to expanding her financial planning skill set through professional development courses, which enhances the value she provides to her clients. Julie received the Financial Divorce Specialist designation in the fall of 2013. In April 2014, Julie received her Life Insurance Licence. Since 2012, Julie has been the Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association. For several years now, Julie continues to be very involved with both her children’s minor hockey teams and is 100% a very proud hockey mom!
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