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Since 1980, Tony has been committed to the establishment and growth of wealth management in Canada through independent and conflict-free financial services firms. He believes that Canadians should be better served by their financial institutions. He has worked tirelessly to build a firm that has Clients-Best-Interest as its core value, which was recognized in 2016 when PWL Capital became the first firm in Canada to achieve CEFEX accreditation. He is also a past National Chairman of the Canadian Association of Financial Planners (CAFP, now Advocis). As an advisor, Tony serves some of Montreal’s most notable families, with an expertise in inter-generational planning and multi-family office services. He specializes in integrating investment portfolios, taxation strategies and estate planning for high net-worth families, corporate executives and professionals. Tony and his team work in a hands-on manner, maintaining relationships of trust so that affluent families can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Tony’s credentials include: McGill University – MBA Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) Registered Portfolio Manager Financial Planner (F. Pl.) Institut Québecois de Planification Financière (IQPF) – Founding Director / Member First Fellow RFP in 1995 Tony volunteers his time and energy with a number of organizations, including McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and the Anglican Diocese. He is also a material shareholder and a Director on the Board of Agile IP, a VoIP phone system provider. Tony enjoys spending weekends with his family at his cottage in the Laurentians and plays a very active role in the Lac Brulé Owners Association. He is an avid outdoorsman, a world traveller, and dad to three wonderful daughters. Tony is married to another Westmount entrepreneur – Pam Erskine, owner of Simply Wonderful Catering. Tony has a YouTube series called, “Family Matters” where he addresses Family Office planning and estate issues. Connect with Tony to learn more about how he can help you. Read More Hide Contact Anthony Layton Family Stewardship & Philanthropy Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Do I have to sacrifice returns to invest responsibly? PWL Capital 2019-05-17T09:00:28 May 17, 2019 At PWL, we’ve noticed a big increase in interest in responsible investing among our clients and those who are considering becoming our clients. One of the key questions we are asked by these people is: Will I have to give up returns to invest according to my values? Market Research PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Will investors be the losers when Ontario cuts regulations? 2019-05-3T10:00:41 May 3, 2019 The Ontario Securities Commission will hold two regulatory burden roundtables this month to gather feedback on its campaign to lighten the bureaucratic load on the investment industry and “improve the investor experience.” Market Research PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Getting mutual funds out of the closet 2019-04-18T09:00:57 April 18, 2019 The Canadian stock market is relatively small by international standards and is dominated by a few large corporations. Indeed, the top 10 companies by market capitalization in the TSX Composite Index reads like a who’s who of corporate Canada, including four of the big five banks, Canadian National Railway, Enbridge, Suncor Energy and BCE. Personal Wealth PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: How to avoid becoming your own worst enemy 2019-04-5T09:00:15 April 5, 2019 Most readers of this column will know that one of the biggest wealth destroying mistakes you can make is trying to time the ups and downs of the market. Market Research PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Why invest in international stocks? 2019-03-22T09:00:17 March 22, 2019 Once again this year, as they have for 30 years, international stocks are lagging behind the U.S. and Canadian markets. This may lead you to wonder why you should invest outside of North America when the returns have been so paltry. Layton-Guay Team IIROC AdvisorReport Testimonials PWL is proactive in sharing general financial advice and insights as well as highly responsive to questions, concerns and requests for action and processing of transactions. Wise, straightforward advice and very good communication … plain language when necessary for those who are not very literate in the world of investments. We feel confident that our portfolio is in good hands and that our interests are looked after. We have easy access to Peter and Tony and appreciate the relationship that has been built. Most of all, we appreciate the confidentiality afforded to us by placing our interests with PWL. The PWL Capital team is simply the best in the country. PWL’s client care and services have been absolutely superb, from my very first meeting with Peter, Tony and their colleagues to my frequent and regular interactions with them. There are so many different things on which to focus in our busy lives, but I rest easy knowing that PWL is looking after my investments. It is important to understand that investing for the future is best left to professionals who understand one’s immediate, medium and long-term needs. Tony Layton and his team at PWL Capital are perfectly positioned to understand the needs of every individual client. We have worked with Tony and his team for a number of years, and we can recommend them wholeheartedly in terms of bringing their clients peace of mind as far as investments are concerned in a volatile world. Anthony Layton has served as my financial advisor for more than 20 years. I value his judgment and have relied exclusively on his skill in managing my finances and my estate planning during a less than salubrious time for the markets. I have recommended him to colleagues, to friends and to family and do so unstintingly. During 2008 and 2009, Tony’s discipline kept me on track to fully capture the market recovery. He and his team ensured that my investment decisions didn’t get sidetracked by the media noise and my own emotions. Tony and his team have helped me to organize my financial affairs and achieve significant tax efficiencies, despite my extremely busy lifestyle. They have considerably reduced this burden for me and my family. Tony and Peter bring a personal touch to a very personalized approach to wealth management in all its dimensions. They are our true partners. Who We Are Trust. A notion too often assumed and not earned. Tony, Peter and their experienced team have earned a highly valued position of trust with families across Canada, acting as lead advisors in their financial affairs. Working with Tony and Peter, you can expect a relationship based on transparency and objectivity. Conflict-free, transparent and independent advice The PWL Capital team is fee-based and not compensated by investment products sold — unlike “big bank” brokerage firms that collect commissions and often underwrite the products they sell and stocks they promote. Reduced uncertainty and risk By investing based on scientific evidence with a sound strategy grounded in academic research, you can break the typical cycle of simply “betting” on stocks and trying to guess the future. Going beyond the portfolio Tony and Peter stand ready to provide valuable financial advice on issues involving family, cottages, business interests and charitable giving. Leveraging a multi-disciplinary team Clients derive added value from a multi-disciplinary team that structures cohesive strategies for investments, tax, retirement and other planning. Get in Touch with the Layton-Guay Team Name TitleMr.Mrs.MissMs.Dr.Prof.Rev. 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Family Stewardship & Philanthropy Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Do I have to sacrifice returns to invest responsibly? PWL Capital 2019-05-17T09:00:28 May 17, 2019 At PWL, we’ve noticed a big increase in interest in responsible investing among our clients and those who are considering becoming our clients. One of the key questions we are asked by these people is: Will I have to give up returns to invest according to my values?
Market Research PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Will investors be the losers when Ontario cuts regulations? 2019-05-3T10:00:41 May 3, 2019 The Ontario Securities Commission will hold two regulatory burden roundtables this month to gather feedback on its campaign to lighten the bureaucratic load on the investment industry and “improve the investor experience.”
Market Research PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Getting mutual funds out of the closet 2019-04-18T09:00:57 April 18, 2019 The Canadian stock market is relatively small by international standards and is dominated by a few large corporations. Indeed, the top 10 companies by market capitalization in the TSX Composite Index reads like a who’s who of corporate Canada, including four of the big five banks, Canadian National Railway, Enbridge, Suncor Energy and BCE.
Personal Wealth PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: How to avoid becoming your own worst enemy 2019-04-5T09:00:15 April 5, 2019 Most readers of this column will know that one of the biggest wealth destroying mistakes you can make is trying to time the ups and downs of the market.
Market Research PWL Capital Anthony Layton Tony’s Take: Why invest in international stocks? 2019-03-22T09:00:17 March 22, 2019 Once again this year, as they have for 30 years, international stocks are lagging behind the U.S. and Canadian markets. This may lead you to wonder why you should invest outside of North America when the returns have been so paltry.