One smart financial step at a time

Financial advice beyond investing

About

Smart Financial Steps, a fee-only financial planning and investment advisory firm serving individuals and families in Vancouver, British Columbia and throughout Canada. Our mission is to help busy professionals and entrepreneurs to take full ownership of the financial direction of their lives.

Services

Investing your hard-earned money can be one of the most daunting but one of the most important decisions you take in securing your financial future. Let a professional do this for you.

Income Strategies to fund your lifestyle

Tax Advantaged Consulting (RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, etc.)

Investment Management (Stocks, Funds, ETFs)

How is Smart Financial Steps different?

So many banks and traditional financial management firms are catering to older generations and to people who already have piles of cash. On the other end, there are online robo-advisors selling automated one-size-fits-all portfolios. But none of these firms provide tailored and comprehensive advice on your money unless you’re a high-net-worth person (individual with investable assets of at least $1 million)

They might tell you what to invest in but will leave it up to you to decide which savings vehicle to use or which tax planning strategy to take advantage of or which risks to avoid. These planning decisions are pivotal in achieving your goals and they have to work in lock-step with your investments.

Smart Financial Steps works with you to provide personalized financial advice in all aspects of your life concerning money. Whether you are just starting out in your career, looking for smart savings and investment strategies,  or you already retired and seeking tax efficient income, we can help to plan, preserve and grow your wealth.   

Smart Financial Steps is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and serves clients across Canada.

Common client concerns

“I don’t know how to invest and I’m afraid of losing money.”
Robert W.
“I don’t have a financial advisor. I buy stocks I heard about from my friends or read on the internet blogs on my own but don’t know if I’m doing it right.”
Vidas V.
“My uncle told me that stock market investing is like “gambling” and that I should only ‘invest’ in guaranteed GICs through a bank.”
James C.
“I’ve heard of dividend paying stocks but don’t understand how it works.”
Chelsea N.
“I received a tax refund this year and planning to spend it on all-inclusive vacation. Is this a smart move?"
Anne S.

Vitalijus Lukas, CIM, RIS ®

Contact

Email: vitalijus@smartfinancialsteps.com
Phone: 236-990-9529

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