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The Advantages of Working With an Independent Advisor With Francesco Coccimiglio



Independent advisors are overcoming industry challenges to better assist Canadians! 

In this SimplyAdvised Podcast, Francesco Coccimiglio, an independent advisor and portfolio manager at Hampton Securities Limited, discusses the advantages of working with an independent advisor, the different facets that clients look for and his holistic approach to financial planning.  

Francesco Coccimiglio discusses: 

  • What wealth management looks like in canada
  • Why empowerment and education is a critical component when dealing with clients 
  • Why he decided to become an independent advisor 
  • The advantages of working with an independent advisor
  • The cruciality of his planning process
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Francesco Coccimiglio is the vice president, investment advisor and portfolio manager for Hampton Securities Limited and has dedicated the past 13 years to putting his clients in control of their financial future through creative- wealth building strategies. He is a firm believer in placing clients’ interests first while also educating them on critical financial matters, which he does by stripping wealth management of the baffling jargon and persistent noise typically associated with his industry. 

Francesco lives in Toronto with his wife and 2 children. He is an avid cyclist and has a passion for travel to all the deep corners of the globe. He is currently the President of the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma.


The Fundamentals of Developing a Successful Financial Plan With Thomas Southard



Life happens so fast; it’s relatively simple at first, but as we go through various life-stages we rarely pause and make the adjustments necessary for the future. By planning, clients can become more confident and seek solutions to help them achieve their desired outcomes.

In this episode, we speak with Tom Southard, CRC, a financial professional with Thrive Wealth Solutions, on the significance of creating a successful financial plan that may work through various life stages to help you create confidence in accomplishing your life-fulfilling goals!

Tom discusses: 

  • His ideal client, and how he helps them accomplish their overall life-fulfilling goals
  • Why risk minimization and mitigation are so important 
  • The different aspects of planning
  • How he incorporates his client’s goals and dreams into the plan itself
  • Long-term care expenses
  • And more

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About Our Guest:  

Tom Southard: Tom is a financial professional, CRC, at Thrive Wealth Solutions in San Jose, California. His 30+ years of expertise in the tech industry enables him to add substantial value to his clients through easily relating to their needs and goals.