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The Alterna Wealth difference
Just like the larger financial institutions, we provide access to premium advice and comprehensive wealth solutions to help you achieve your objectives. But unlike the big institutions, we offer highly personalized care. We treat you as a unique individual instead of simply an account number.
Whether you have a particular goal or want to secure your overall financial future, our Alterna Wealth Advisors through Aviso Wealth, take the time to know you and understand your circumstances and challenges. We work with you to develop a customized investment plan and manage your investments with your best interests in mind. Our services and solutions are designed to build and preserve your wealth – that’s the Alterna Wealth difference!
At Alterna Wealth, we provide access to comprehensive, customized financial management built through integrity, ethics and responsibility.

Trust
As stewards of your hard-earned capital, we take a smart, responsible approach to managing your investments, while always having your best interests in mind.

Tailored Plan
We work diligently to understand the unique circumstances of each individual member and will set the foundation for investment planning that is tailored to your specific needs.

Customer Centric Approach
Whether you have a straightforward goal in mind, or your financial situation is more complex, we’ll ask the right questions that help us understand the whole picture, all while delivering services and solutions that build and protect your wealth.

Transparent & Committed
Not only are we always approachable and supportive, but the values we espouse also mean that we’ll communicate with you clearly and openly, never losing sight of our resolute focus on satisfying your wealth management needs.
Investment & Retirement Planning
Through a one-on-one meeting, our Advisors will:
Discover
We get to know you and understand the challenges you face and the outcomes you seek
Strategize
We build an investment plan that's just for you, and then execute on your plan
Review
We always stay on top of your changing needs
Full Service Brokerage
Investment solutions built for you:
- Aviso Wealth Investment Advisors build an investment strategy that includes all aspects of your financial well-being
- Our diligent process gains a deep and unique understanding of your circumstances and goals
- Aviso Wealth Investment Advisors keep you informed with market information and access to experts
- Our customized solutions are clear, transparent and provide actionable steps

Responsible Investing (RI)

NEI Investments is a Canadian asset manager offering disciplined investment solutions with a longstanding focus on environmental, social and governance factors (ESG). Its corporate engagement process is designed to create sustainable long-term value while ensuring each company NEI invests in commits to upholding ESG principles.
It's Right for You:
- It's among the world's fastest growing investment categories
- It's a forward-focused way to invest
- It's an extra layer of risk protection
- It makes change in the world, and financial sense
Qtrade Direct Investing®
Everything you’re looking for in an online brokerage:
- Easily trade stocks, options, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds
- Review your goals and establish a realistic timeline
- Simple dashboard and portfolio views
- Chart your performance
- In-depth research, analyst ratings and recommendations
- Powerful tools to help you evaluate investing ideas and review your portfolio
- Award-winning, friendly and knowledgeable client service

Guided Portfolios

Qtrade Guided Portfolios® Provides:
- A fully automated (robo investing) service so you don’t have to make any investment decisions
- A professionally managed portfolio of high-quality investments that are diversified across geographies, sectors & industries
- Continuous oversight and regular rebalancing by our team of experts
- Mobile apps for tracking your investments
- Friendly support from knowledgeable investment representatives by email and phone
Calculators
Additional Resources

Market Update
- Weekly Market Pulse(PDF)
- Weekly Market Pulse(PDF)

Investment Articles

Business Resources

Government Resources
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Term Deposit
No matter what your investment plans, Alterna has a term deposit that’s right for you. With great rates and flexible terms from 60 days to 5 years, you can select the product that will work best for your needs.
Mortgage
Whether you’re looking to buy a home, searching for a better mortgage rate
or renew an existing mortgage, we have the right solution for your particular needs.
Credit Cards
We have a credit card to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for valuable reward points, unique partner benefits or simply lower fees, you can choose the card that's right for you.
Online brokerage services are offered through Qtrade Direct Investing. Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth. Qtrade Direct Investing, Qtrade Guided Portfolios and Aviso Wealth are divisions of Aviso Financial Inc. NEI Investments is a registered trademark of Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. (“NEI LP”). Northwest & Ethical Investments Inc. is the general partner of NEI LP and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth Inc. (“Aviso”). Aviso is the sole limited partner of the NEI LP. Aviso is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviso Wealth LP, which in turn is owned 50% by Desjardins Financial Holding Inc. and 50% by a limited partnership owned by the five Provincial Credit Union Centrals and the CUMIS Group Limited. Aviso Financial Inc. and Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. are all wholly owned subsidiaries of Aviso Wealth Inc. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unless otherwise stated, mutual funds, other securities and cash balances are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer that insures deposits in credit unions. Mutual funds and other securities are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
Your financial well-being comes first
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