Symposium 2015 Report

The IAFP’s THIRTEENTH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

The 13th Annual Symposium of the Institute of Advanced Financial Planners (IAFP) was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, September 30th to October 3rd, 2015. It was one of the highest attended.

The theme was The Trusted Advisor and our Symposium Committee, Peggy Cameron, John Burns, John Hope and John Klaas, did an outstanding job of assembling a diverse group of speakers. The fantastic line up featured Linda Nazareth, Jessica Lyle, Lori Duffy, Garth Turner and top students from Dalhousie’s Rowe School of Business. The second day of the Symposium started with a panel discussion on Compensation “The Elephant in the Room”.

Some comments made by those who attended the Symposium:

• “Best one I have been to.”
• “Enjoyed the variety of speakers and topics.”
• “The students were outstanding, possibly the best presentation we’ve ever had!”
• “Fabulous, top quality concept and delivery.”
• “Congratulations to all of you who were involved in the organization of the event.”

Our 3rd Annual Advanced Education Day saw the attendance double again over last year, almost all of whom plan on attending again next year. Participants had the opportunity to spend valuable time with various sponsors benefiting directly from their educational expertise within a more interactive environment.

Some comments made by those who attended Sponsor Education Day:

• “Keep it coming!”
• “Good lineup, well done - nice variety.”
• “Very worthwhile day.”
• “Lots of good ideas in a short period.”
• “Very relevant to planning, current/fresh content.”
• “Very good value.”
• “Keep up the good work.”

The Gala dinner and dance was held at the Hilton Hotel. After the dinner we enjoyed the dessert with a Historian Speaker who shared interesting stories about the Niagara Falls area. Following the dessert, Sandy and the Midnights played fantastic dance music that kept many out on the dance floor for most of the evening!

You won’t want to miss…

Our 14th Annual Symposium which will be held in Richmond, BC, only minutes from the Vancouver Airport. September 21st through September 24th, at the Sheraton Hotel.

Mark your calendar now!

(photos of Steveston Wharf and Sheraton Hotel)

Thank you to our 2015 sponsors:

             
      
                          
                            
                              

                          

Last updated: 21 Jul 2019 11:41 PM