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Finance Village

Finance Village

By: Questor Media
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Hosted By Sheldon Brow, Founder & CEO of Pocket Finance. Finance Village is a podcast that caters to both financial professionals and consumers, featuring conversations that challenge and engage experts across the financial industry. The show’s ultimate goal is to enhance the financial literacy of consumers while providing financial professionals with the best resources to serve their clients effectively. It takes a village of experts to ensure the best care for clients, and Finance Village is here to help build that village.Questor Media Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • Smarter Finance in a BROKEN System
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode of Finance Village, host Sheldon Brow sits down with tax strategist and policy expert Trevor Parry for a no-holds-barred discussion on what’s really going wrong in today’s financial and regulatory landscape—and what professionals can do about it.


    From outdated tax systems and bloated bureaucracies to attacks on private enterprise, Trevor shares sharp insights on:


    • The growing hostility toward business structures like corporations, trusts, and partnerships


    • How to navigate new threats like wealth taxes, GAAR expansions, and anti-avoidance policies


    • Why entrepreneurs feel crushed—and what financial professionals must do differently


    Trevor brings legal insight, economic history, and political commentary with zero sugarcoating. Whether you’re an advisor, planner, lawyer, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with high-level ideas and practical takeaways.


    Connect with Trevor:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-parry/


    👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a healthier relationship with money.

    https://youtu.be/ADsP-O21msI


    #FinancePodcast #TrevorParry #TaxStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FinancialPlanning #PrivateWealth #WealthPreservation #PolicyMatters #HybridPipeline #FinancialAdvisors #FinanceVillage

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    54 mins
  • HIGH Income, LOW Control: Fixing Canada’s Cashflow Crisis
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode of Finance Village, hosts Sheldon Brow and Seun Adeyemi dive deep into the emotional and practical sides of money with certified cash flow specialist and financial coach Maura Shaftoe. Maura’s human-centered approach empowers individuals to align their spending with their personal values, while effectively addressing the emotional and practical aspects of financial stress.


    We talk about:


    • Why even high-income earners can be cashflow disasters


    • Why traditional budgeting fails and what to do instead


    • The truth behind "financial infidelity" in relationships


    • Coaching versus advising — and why the distinction matters


    Whether you're a financial pro, an aspiring saver, or a family navigating the messiness of modern money, this conversation will shift the way you think about cash flow, behavior, and what it means to “do money like it makes sense.”


    📌 Connect with Maura Shaftoe on LinkedIn to learn more about her coaching work and how professionals can collaborate to better support clients.


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/maura-shaftoe/


    https://www.maurashaftoe.ca/


    👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a healthier relationship with money.


    https://youtu.be/ADsP-O21msI


    #FinancePodcast #MoneyCoaching #Cashflow #FinancialPlanning #BehavioralFinance #PersonalFinanceCanada #FinanceVillage #MauraShaftoe #HolisticAdvice #JoyJar

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Top Mistakes Financial Advisors Make—Ethics, Risks, & Red Flags
    Jan 17 2025

    🎙️ Welcome to Finance Village! 🎙️

    Sheldon Brow and Seun Adeyemi welcome legal powerhouse Harold Geller, a trailblazer in financial services advocacy. Known for championing consumer rights and holding industry players accountable, Harold shares his wealth of knowledge on the legal and ethical challenges financial advisors face when things go wrong. Harold also pulls back the curtain on the Canadian financial industry, sharing firsthand insights on systemic issues, regulatory reform, and the importance of transparency.


    The complexities of providing sound financial advice and navigating ethical dilemmas.


    Insight into the challenges of Know Your Product (KYP) and Know Your Client (KYC) obligations.


    The red flags clients should watch for when selecting a financial advisor.


    Connect with Harold-

    linkedin.com/in/harold-geller-25094033


    Connect with us!

    https://financevillage.ca

    https://pocketfinance.com

    https://linktr.ee/questorpods

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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