ANSR Investment Group

We believe in educating our clients while getting to know what is most important in their lives. The ANSR Investment Group demonstrates character, integrity and professionalism.

We help manage our client’s financial affairs to address complex financial topics. The pillars of our practice are strong personal relationships built on trust, customized wealth and investment management strategies, and strength of conviction based on knowledgeable opinions. These opinions are supported by more than 80 combined years of investment experience, as well as advanced certifications in wealth planning, investment management and stewardship.

An empowered approach

Our goals-based wealth planning approach is designed to ultimately help you achieve your vision and live empowered. Working together, we identify strategies to help grow your wealth, fund your lifestyle today and tomorrow, protect what's important to you and create your legacy.

Our approach features four financial pillars to help guide you through your life stages:

Accumulate wealthAccumulate and grow your wealth

Working toward tomorrow, define your goals, plan, save and invest. Review your finances regularly. Build and maintain an emergency fund of at least six months of expenses.

As you approach retirement, take advantage of catch-up contributions and align investments to offset inflation.

In your encore years, review and understand the probable outcome of your wealth plan and consider consolidating accounts to simplify your financial life.


Fund your lifestyleFund your lifestyle

In the early stages, avoid or eliminate unproductive debt. Fund but defer health savings account spending until retirement.

Approaching retirement, create a retirement plan for your paycheck as well as a budget for your expenses.

In your later years, plan for your distributions and manage your spending to cover your needs.


Protect what's importantProtect what's important to you

At first, evaluate and consider your options for various types of insurance, ranging from health, disability, life and long-term care insurance.

Closer to retirement, re-evaluate your insurance needs and use credit strategically.

Enroll in Medicare at 65 and claim Social Security at 70. Avoid selling assets in down markets. Discuss your care wishes with your loved ones.


Create your legacyCreate your legacy

Establish a will, power of attorney, health care directive and revocable trust. Check your beneficiary designations. Consider a charitable giving plan that aligns with your values.

Near retirement, revisit your estate planning documents and beneficiary designations. Have plans for housing and care needs.

After retiring, check that your estate plan aligns with your wishes. Understand your estate and gift tax thresholds.


It all starts and ends with you

Contact us today to learn more about our wealth management approach and how we can help you achieve your goals.

The financial impact of dementia

Cover art - Preparing for the expected The financial impact of cognitive decline workbookAlzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline have a devastating impact not just on those with disease.  It’s also a physical, emotional and financial burden on caregivers – a job that usually falls on family members.  

In this Wealth Insights Report, we surveyed 1,000 current and former caregivers of family members to gain insights into the impact of cognitive decline on their loved ones – and to better understand the financial burden associated with caregiving.

Download the financial impact of cognitive decline wealth insights report

Learn about Fixed Income Advantage at RBC Wealth Management

Watch our video to learn what really differentiates RBC Wealth Management from the rest of the industry in providing clients with access to our Fixed Income Advantage program.

Create your retirement paycheck

RBC Retirement Paycheck Wealth Insights ReportA personalized retirement income plan can give you confidence and clarity by identifying your assets and available sources of income - along with their tax implications - to help create a secure retirement paycheck. In this Wealth Insights guide we’ll help you create your personalized retirement paycheck.

Download the RBC Retirement Paycheck Wealth Insights guide

Introducing RBC Total Wealth

RBC Total Wealth is a way to view your complete financial picture. See your RBC accounts—along with your accounts at other financial institutions you choose to add—–in one convenient place. Access Total Wealth by selecting Sign in above to log into your accounts and then choose Add External Accounts. It’s a simple and secure way to keep your financial life connected to your everyday life.

Protecting you and your loved ones

As seniors age, they may become more vulnerable to financial abuse. Age-related mental decline and dementia, as well as becoming more isolated, can cause seniors to make costly financial mistakes. We can provide tips and guidance helping to safeguard you, your family and your assets from financial fraud and abuse.

Contact us today to discuss ways we can help protect you and your family from financial exploitation.

Will Social Security be there for you?

Like most people, you probably have a lot of questions about the role Social Security will play in your retirement. The answers to these questions depend largely on your earning history and when you plan to start taking benefits. Understanding the concepts behind Social Security can help you make well-informed decisions that will optimize the amount and timing of your benefits and the impact on your overall retirement plan. For more information, review the Social security fundamentals white paper or contact us to discuss your retirement plan.

How to protect yourself in the event of a data breach

Data breaches are worrisome and frustrating, not knowing if — or when — your information may be used by thieves. Taking these steps can help you regain a sense of control and may help safeguard your personal and financial information. Read more.

Gain financial flexibility

Be prepared for many of your financing needs by opening an RBC Credit Access Line. With no cost to set up, no ongoing fees, competitive interest rates and favorable terms, it may be a practical tool to help accomplish your immediate and long-term goals. Contact us today to explore this potentially untapped source of opportunity. 

Are you due for an insurance review?

When is the last time you have had your life insurance policy reviewed? There have been significant shifts in the insurance industry to accommodate important changes like the increasing life expectancy of our population, the reduced use of tobacco products, and significant advancements in medicine.

RBC Wealth Management has resources that provide a no cost, no obligation review of life insurance policies. Together with the firm’s internal professionals, we will review your policy to help confirm it is still adequate for your needs and overall financial goals. Contact us if you are interested in a complimentary insurance policy review.

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