{"id":1523,"date":"2024-10-31T11:47:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T18:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/?p=1523"},"modified":"2024-10-31T12:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T19:27:47","slug":"financial-well-being-valuable-resources-through-our-partnership-with-ciccone-mckay-financial-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/10\/31\/financial-well-being-valuable-resources-through-our-partnership-with-ciccone-mckay-financial-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Well-being: Valuable Resources through our Partnership with Ciccone McKay Financial Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1523\" class=\"elementor elementor-1523\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fd35b4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2fd35b4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-524d442\" data-id=\"524d442\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5962444 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5962444\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Immix Group<\/a> in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciccone-mckay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd39ca7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd39ca7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-040ad4e\" data-id=\"040ad4e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5e87f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b5e87f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>November marks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/campaigns\/financial-literacy-month\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Literacy Month in Canada<\/a>, and this year\u2019s theme, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/campaigns\/financial-literacy-month.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>\u201cMoney on Your Mind. Talk About It!\u201d<\/em><\/a>, focuses on encouraging open conversations about personal finances. This month, we want to highlight how employers can support their employees&#8217; financial well-being, beyond standard <a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2022\/09\/07\/one-size-fits-all-not-when-it-comes-to-employee-benefits\/\">employee benefits<\/a>, through the unique access that members of the Immix Group Client Community have to our sister company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciccone-mckay.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/a>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>What is Financial Literacy and Why is it Important?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Financial literacy refers to the ability to understand and manage personal finances effectively. It goes beyond just earning a paycheck\u2014it&#8217;s about empowering individuals with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to manage their financial health today and for the future. Financial literacy encompasses:<\/p><ul><li>Knowing how to budget and save<\/li><li>Managing debt effectively<\/li><li>Planning for retirement and other long-term goals<\/li><li>Making informed financial decisions<\/li><\/ul><p>For employees, mastering these skills can significantly reduce financial stress, improve focus at work, and contribute to overall well-being. With financial concerns consistently ranking as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/news-releases\/fp-canada-tm-2024-financial-stress-index-finds-91-per-cent-of-canadians-are-taking-steps-to-improve-financial-wellness-amidst-stress-increase-862176094.html#:~:text=According%20to%20the%202024%20Financial,%25)%20and%202021%20(38%25).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#1 stressor for Canadians<\/a>, it\u2019s clear that promoting financial literacy can have a substantial impact on an individual\u2019s mental and financial health.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Supporting Employee Financial Well-Being<\/strong><\/h3><p>At the Immix Group, we recognize that financial wellness plays a critical role in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/services\/financial-wellness-work\/stress-impacts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">employee&#8217;s overall well-being<\/a>, and supporting this goes beyond just offering competitive pay and comprehensive employee benefits. While there are many ways you can increase financial wellness through employee benefits such as <a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/02\/29\/three-reasons-to-implement-a-group-savings-plan\/\">group savings programs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/07\/30\/individual-health-and-dental-plan\/\">health<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/05\/28\/mental-health-support\/\">wellness-related resources<\/a>, we believe that knowledge is the ultimate power when it comes to financial wellness. This is where financial literacy steps in.<\/p><p>In all of our education sessions and update meetings, we consistently emphasize the resources available to your team through our sister company, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciccone-mckay.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/a>. The goal of this article is to provide an in-depth look into the financial services our sister company, Ciccone McKay Financial Group, offers to members of the Immix Group Client Community, the type of support your employees can expect to receive, and how to get started.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Immix Group\u2019s Background in the Financial Services Industry<\/strong><\/h3><p>Established in 2003 (but with roots dating back much further!), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciccone-mckay.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/a> has been providing tailored wealth management services, with a strong focus on helping individuals and organizations protect, preserve, and grow their wealth. The Immix Group- which focuses on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/index.php\">employer-sponsored benefits programs<\/a>&#8211; was established as a separate company in 2010 but existed previously as a division of Ciccone McKay Financial Group. Thus, our ties are strong!<\/p><p>Today, we still share an office meaning the Immix Group team and the Ciccone McKay team are able to collaborate and leverage the varied experience and specializations of the entire team. Across both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/team.php?_gl=1*3tyrfp*_ga*MTg2NDAxODE2NS4xNjgzNTYwNzgy*_ga_ZPN7545GT7*MTcyOTgwOTAxMi42Ny4xLjE3Mjk4MDkzNjcuNTcuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.102213444.472682709.1729803044-1864018165.1683560782\">Immix Group team<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciccone-mckay.com\/team.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ciccone McKay team<\/a> we hold a wide range of highly regarded credentials in the financial services industry such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and Trust &amp; Estate Practitioner (TEP). This deep financial expertise is a valuable resource to your business and employees.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Resources Available to members of the Immix Group Client Community via Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/strong><\/h3><p>As a member of the Immix Group Client Community, your team has access to the seasoned professionals at Ciccone McKay Financial Group. This includes personalized financial services (see in next section) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/lunch-n-learn.php\">educational workshops<\/a> such as:<\/p><ul><li>Financial Planning 101: Building a Balanced Financial Portfolio<\/li><li>Setting Financial Goals: Short, Mid, and Long-term Strategies<\/li><li>The Power of RRSPs: How to Maximize Savings<\/li><li>Your Health is Your Wealth: Exploring Critical Illness, Disability, and Long-Term Care Options<\/li><li>Individual Pension Plans (IPPs): Supercharged RRSPs for Business Owners &amp; Executives<\/li><\/ul><p>These customized workshops aim to provide knowledge, actionable advice, and help your employees gain the confidence they need to take control of their financial future. Interested in arranging an educational workshop for your organization? Click here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/contact.php\">contact us<\/a> and organize a session for your team!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>The Support Your Employees Will Receive from Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/strong><\/h3><p>While the employee benefits program provides a strong foundation for financial health, every employee is different, and customization is required in the form of additional insurance and investment strategies and products.\u00a0<\/p><p>Through Ciccone McKay, your employees can access a range of financial services, including:<\/p><ul><li>Insurance Products (e.g., Life, Disability, Critical Illness)<\/li><li>Registered Investment Accounts (Setting Up RRSP, TFSA, and RESP Accounts)<\/li><li>Non-registered Investments (Virtual Bank Accounts)<\/li><li>Manulife One (Mortgage Banking Account)<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Here\u2019s how your employees can get started with a Ciccone McKay advisor:<\/p><ol><li>Let\u2019s get in touch: Reach out to your Immix Group service contact person with the employee&#8217;s contact information and a brief description of the assistance they&#8217;re seeking.<\/li><li>Advisor match: We\u2019ll pair them with an advisor from the Ciccone McKay team who best fits their needs.<\/li><li>Introduction call: The advisor will reach out to schedule a brief introductory call or virtual meeting to assess the employee&#8217;s financial situation and needs.<\/li><li>Strategy Discussion: Depending on their needs, the advisor may have an in-depth conversation to discuss products and solutions.<\/li><li>Ongoing engagement and follow-up: The advisory team will provide clear guidance and regular updates, ensuring a seamless process every step of the way.<\/li><\/ol><p>We encourage plan administrators and HR teams to share this resource with your employees. It\u2019s an excellent way to add value to your employee benefits package and show your team that their financial well-being is a priority.<\/p><p>For easy sharing, we\u2019ve attached a one-pager that outlines this service.<\/p><p>Sharing link: <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGUhaQ16no\/s0EnCNLda5OONjV-qpJCXA\/view?utm_content=DAGUhaQ16no&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=editor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Page Summary for Sharing<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p>Feel free to distribute it to your employees directly. If you have any questions or need more information, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. As always love to hear from you!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e7bc439 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e7bc439\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c73dd74\" data-id=\"c73dd74\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a013f39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a013f39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Did you know?<\/h3><ul><li>Personal finances and workload remained the top two main sources of stress for Canadians. (Benefits Canada Survey)<\/li><li>Only 13% of employee benefits plans include financial support programs (Benefits Canada Survey)<\/li><li>40% of Canadians Report their financial situation as poor or fair. (<a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.e.manulife.com%2F%3Fqs%3D28c6f83f54332a8849ae0e647b873370ea877c343e17e8065edf330574726da7206774ea5968c1833a838625c157981e44f3e033394eef887147b7fdd6b64f1f&amp;data=05%7C02%7Channa%40ciccone-mckay.com%7C71fe9a29e0c74ccf181208dcf2b3a0ea%7Cd144b4e8ab5146f7860faff180511643%7C0%7C0%7C638652100520569179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ydKHgFDC23nwn5Oco7ToZmzJHAJaEjCG68zDMHNec5U%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the report<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a89020e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a89020e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df71d02\" data-id=\"df71d02\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cbe8f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cbe8f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Additional Resources:<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/campaigns\/financial-literacy-month.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Literacy Month: Money on your mind? Talk about it!<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/campaigns\/financial-literacy-month\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Literacy Month in Canada<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/programs\/financial-literacy\/digital-content-promote.html#toc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Promotional toolkits for financial literacy and consumer protection<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciccone-mckay.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Introduction to Ciccone McKay Financial Group<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2022\/09\/07\/one-size-fits-all-not-when-it-comes-to-employee-benefits\/\">One size fits all? Not when it comes to employee benefits.<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/news-releases\/fp-canada-tm-2024-financial-stress-index-finds-91-per-cent-of-canadians-are-taking-steps-to-improve-financial-wellness-amidst-stress-increase-862176094.html#:~:text=According%20to%20the%202024%20Financial,%25)%20and%202021%20(38%25).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Money remains the top source of stress for Canadians<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/services\/financial-wellness-work\/stress-impacts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial stress and its impacts<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/02\/29\/three-reasons-to-implement-a-group-savings-plan\/\">Three Reasons to Implement a Group Savings Plan<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/07\/30\/individual-health-and-dental-plan\/\">A Step-by-Step Guide to Individual Health &amp; Dental Plans<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/immixgroup.ca\/blog\/2024\/05\/28\/mental-health-support\/\">Mental Health Support: A Simple Guide to Providing Mental Health Coverage within your Employee Benefits Program<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/team.php?_gl=1*3tyrfp*_ga*MTg2NDAxODE2NS4xNjgzNTYwNzgy*_ga_ZPN7545GT7*MTcyOTgwOTAxMi42Ny4xLjE3Mjk4MDkzNjcuNTcuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.102213444.472682709.1729803044-1864018165.1683560782\">Meet the Immix Group Employee Benefits Team<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/lunch-n-learn.php\">Immix Group \u2013 Education Session Available<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immixgroup.ca\/contact.php\">Contact the Immix Group<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcefe35 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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