In this episode, Keith Matthews and Jackson Matthews take a step back to help investors make sense of market volatility during periods of geopolitical tension, focusing on the current situation in the Middle East. They walk through what has been happening in the markets so far in 2026, starting with a strong beginning to the year followed by a noticeable pullback as uncertainty increased.

They explain how disruptions in oil supply are influencing inflation expectations and why this matters for interest rates, stock valuations, and the broader economy. By putting today’s events into historical context, they show that while every conflict feels unique in the moment, markets have consistently demonstrated resilience over time.

The conversation also challenges the instinct to react or make sudden portfolio changes during uncertain periods. Through real data and long-term evidence, they highlight how trying to time the market often leads to weaker results, especially when investors miss key recovery days. Instead, the focus remains on maintaining discipline, staying invested, and following a clear long-term plan.

Overall, this episode is a reminder that while short-term uncertainty is unavoidable, long-term success in investing comes from consistency, diversification, and the ability to stay grounded when markets become volatile.

1. Introduction to the episode and Jackson Matthews’ role at the firm. (00:38)
2. Overview of recent geopolitical conflicts and their impact on investors. (01:46)
3. Market performance in early 2026: strong start followed by correction. (03:25)
4. Peak-to-trough declines across major global indices. (05:00)
5. Why markets are reacting: oil supply shocks and inflation fears. (06:27)
6. The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and global oil flow. (06:50)
7. Inflation implications and potential central bank responses. (09:17)
8. Risk of stagflation and economic slowdown scenarios. (10:27)
9. Economist expectations: recession probabilities and inflation outlook. (11:00)
10. Historical analysis of 19 military conflicts and market performance. (12:24)
11. Average market returns and drawdowns following geopolitical events. (13:00)
12. Why markets tend to recover despite uncertainty and conflict. (14:02)
13. The myth of timing the market during crises. (15:59)
14. Evidence against tactical asset allocation strategies. (17:13)
15. The impact of missing the best days in the market. (20:32)
16. Importance of staying invested during volatile periods. (22:11)
17. Long-term investing discipline and portfolio strategy. (23:34)
18. Final takeaway: control behavior, stay diversified, and think long-term. (24:08)

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In this episode of The Empowered Investor Podcast, Keith Matthews and Andrea LeRoyer break down how to approach tax season with clarity and structure. From key deadlines to recent tax changes, they walk through what actually matters when preparing your return.

The discussion goes beyond basic compliance, highlighting how organization, awareness of credits, and proactive planning can materially impact your after-tax outcomes. They also cover practical frameworks, including what documents you’ll receive, what you need to track down, and how different life situations, from students to retirees, affect your tax strategy.

This episode offers a structured approach to navigating tax season efficiently while avoiding missed opportunities and costly oversights, an essential listen for anyone serious about managing their financial life with discipline and foresight.

Key Topics:

● April 30 = main filing & payment deadline. (00:02:56)

● Self-employed file later, but must pay by April 30. (00:03:08)

● Most tax slips arrive by late February. (00:04:25)

● Trust slips may delay filing into March/April. (00:04:43)

● First tax bracket reduced to 14%. (00:05:15)

● Some tax credits slightly reduced in value. (00:05:53)

● New/expanded benefits: grocery, disability. (00:06:35)

● Non-compliant short-term rentals lose deductions. (00:08:58)

● Digital news credit eliminated. (00:09:36)

● Underused housing tax removed. (00:09:55)

● Organize: income slips, assessments, installments. (00:11:14)

● Track manually: childcare, tuition, medical, donations. (00:15:12)

● Home office = prorated expense deductions. (00:18:20)

● Students should file to unlock credits & benefits. (00:20:47)

● First-time homebuyers eligible for tax credits. (00:22:32)

● Families gain access to child-related benefits. (00:23:48)

● Seniors benefit from multiple targeted credits. (00:25:28)

● Pension income splitting can reduce taxes. (00:32:20)

● Tax planning is year-round, not seasonal. (00:35:38)

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What’s behind the recent surge in gold prices and should you reconsider gold as part of your investment portfolio? Is gold truly a safe haven, or is it riskier than most people think? How does gold stack up against stocks, bonds, and real estate over the long term? These are the questions we answer in today’s episode.

Hosts Keith Matthews and Marcelo Taboada break down gold’s true performance, risk profile, and role within a diversified portfolio. They compare gold to stocks, bonds, and real estate, drawing on decades of data to examine returns, volatility, and long-term outcomes. They explore why many investors already hold gold without realizing it and challenge common myths about golds ability to protect against inflation.

This episode is ideal for investors feeling the FOMO around gold, anyone questioning if gold should have a “line item” in their portfolio, and those who want clarity on how gold fits with their broader financial goals. Tune in for clear, evidence-based answers on whether chasing headline gains in gold is a sound investment strategy.

Key Topics:

● Welcome and episode setup: Gold’s current hype and listener pain points (00:01)

● Gold’s recent returns and the psychology driving investor FOMO (01:49)

● Geopolitics, government debt, and the “apocalypse narrative” (02:47)

● Price history: Gold’s massive surge in recent years (03:08)

● The physical and historical properties of gold - why it captured value for 6,000+ years (04:06)

● Modern demand drivers: Jewelry, technology, central bank reserves, investor sentiment (04:49)

● Gold as investment: Why isn’t it a productive asset? (06:07)

● Opportunity cost explained - what you give up when investing in gold (06:50)

● 30-year and 220-year returns: Gold vs. stocks, TSX, and Canadian home prices (07:57)

● Volatility myth busting: Is gold less risky than equities? (09:33)

● Gold and inflation: Does it reliably protect purchasing power? (10:54)

● Decade-by-decade: When gold outpaced inflation, and when it didn’t (12:37)

● Vivid history: Keith Matthews’s memories of the 1970s gold boom and bust (13:27)

● Recent performance: Gold vs. S&P 500 from 2018–2024 (15:28)

● Portfolio construction: The All-Weather and Permanent Portfolio models (16:39)

● John Bogle’s perspective: Gold is speculative, not productive (18:07)

● Gold exposure in the TSX and why Canadian investors may already own enough (19:14)

● TMA’s evidence-based philosophy: Diversification, discipline, and productive assets (21:36)

● Final takeaways on resisting hype, focusing on what you can control (22:27)

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In this episode, Keith Matthews and Lawrence Greenberg reflect on an extraordinary investment year and what it means for disciplined investors heading into 2026. They break down how tariff-driven volatility, sharp drawdowns, and rapid recoveries defined 2025, yet ultimately rewarded those who stayed invested and globally diversified.

The conversation explores how Canada and international markets outperformed the U.S., how powerful market rotation reshaped returns, and why chasing forecasts or headlines would have been costly. Keith and Lawrence also address the growing debate around artificial intelligence, offering perspective drawn from past market cycles on how seasoned investors can benefit from innovation without speculation.

This episode is a must-listen for investors who have built meaningful wealth and want clarity after a strong multi-year run. If you’re focused on protecting gains, managing expectations, and staying disciplined through the next market cycle, this discussion reinforces why sticking to a long-term plan remains the smartest move.

Key topics:

● Setting the stage: why 2025 felt so uncomfortable despite strong returns (00:01:45)

● Tariffs, political uncertainty, and the sharp spring market sell-off (00:01:58)

● How markets rebounded rapidly, and why timing risk is so costly (00:03:55)

● The irony of 2025: regions targeted by U.S. tariffs delivered the strongest returns (00:03:14)

● Global asset class returns in Canadian dollar terms (00:04:24)

● Three years of exceptional equity performance and what that means for investors (00:05:00)

● The powerful rotation away from U.S. exceptionalism toward Canada and international markets (00:06:28)

● Why global diversification and factor exposure mattered more than predictions (00:07:22)

● Is AI a revolution or a bubble? Framing today’s debate with historical context (00:09:32)

● Parallels between AI enthusiasm and the dot-com era (00:10:48)

● Lessons from Cisco and Nortel: being right about technology vs. investment outcomes (00:12:55)

● How investors can benefit from AI without chasing individual winners (00:12:15)

● Why market forecasts consistently fail—and how bad predictions can hurt returns (00:15:48)

● Valuations, expected returns, and why future gains may be more muted (00:18:36)

● The “price of admission”: volatility, discipline, and long-term success (00:21:06)

● Final takeaways for 2026: stay invested, rebalance, and stick to your plan (00:20:46)

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Why Human Capital Is Your Most Important Investment:

In this episode, host Keith Matthews is joined by Mark Halloran, Co-Founder of Career Lion and expert in professional development, to explore how effective career management is key to optimizing your financial journey.

Special guest Mark Halloran breaks down a proven five-part framework for career management that applies to every stage, from early beginnings to executive leadership. This framework highlights the importance of continuous learning, tendering your career, managing up to accelerate growth, building a powerful network, and practicing gratitude to boost workplace fulfillment.

This episode is designed for employees, professionals and executives at every level who want to take control of their career trajectory, avoid common pitfalls, and maximize their career potential. Tune in for a roadmap to help you take charge of your next professional chapter and strengthen the most important investment you’ll ever make: your human capital.

Key Topics:

● Introducing Mark Halloran President & Co-Founder of Career Lion (0:00)

● Introducing the five guiding principles of effective career management (6:50)

● 1. Continual learning as the foundation for career confidence (7:25)

● How to identify and choose the right professional courses for your goals (9:40)

● Addressing deficiencies and strengths through targeted learning (11:26)

● Advice for early-stage professionals: get experience before pursuing more credentials (12:25)

● Pivoting careers and upskilling at later stages (14:15)

● How non-linear career paths often fuel greater long-term success (16:49)

● Avoiding the trap of “faking it till you make it”(11:26)

● 2. Tendering your career - why and how to objectively review your strengths and gaps (18:13)

● The SWOT approach for personal career assessment (20:55)

● Overcoming the Dunning-Kruger effect: humility in self-evaluation (23:44)

● 3. Managing up: how to proactively get feedback and earn opportunities (27:15)

● Giving and receiving actionable feedback, even when it stings (29:17)

● Continuous feedback and “stay interviews” vs. old-school annual reviews (33:00)

● 4. Networking for every age: building and maintaining authentic connections (34:15)

● How younger professionals can start purposeful networking(35:28)

● Networking tips for mid-to-late-stage professionals: leveraging existing contacts (43:49)

● The huge percentage of jobs won through networking (40:42)

● Using LinkedIn strategically: personal brand, outreach, & algorithm hacks (41:20)

● 5. Gratitude - why fulfilled, successful professionals cultivate thankfulness daily (50:01)

● Linking gratitude to resilience, growth, and workplace satisfaction (51:53)

● What Career Lion does and how professional coaching turbocharges results (55:43)

● Final takeaways: invest in yourself and manage your career like a business (1:01:59)

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Career Lion

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What happens if your financial advisor retires? Can you be confident your investments and retirement plan will stay on track? Why do so few advisors plan ahead? What should you be asking now to avoid costly surprises later? These are the questions we answer in today’s episode.

Hosts Keith Matthews and Lawrence Greenberg dive into a crucial but often overlooked challenge for Canadian investors: advisor succession planning. You’ll get a clear breakdown of why so few advisors have a transition plan in place, what happens when they don’t, and how to protect yourself from service disruptions. The hosts share Tulett Matthews & Associates succession strategy and provide a checklist of actionable questions every investor should ask their advisory team.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone approaching retirement or depending on a financial advisor for multi-decade guidance. Whether you’re worried about losing continuity, want to avoid the stress of change, or simply want to make sure your hard-earned assets are looked after, you’ll walk away more empowered and better prepared. Tune in to get straightforward advice and ask the right questions before it’s too late.

Key Topics:

● Why advisor succession is a growing concern for investors (0:55)

● The surprising shortage of formal succession plans among Canadian advisors (3:05)

● Average age and retirement timelines for industry professionals (3:26)

● How investor surveys reveal major worries about advisor retirements (3:56)

● What happens when your advisor retires or leaves suddenly (5:30)

● Risks of losing investment philosophy or quality service in transitions (5:59)

● Common reasons advisors don’t create timely succession strategies (6:22)

● The financial, mentoring, and training hurdles to building a strong advisory team (7:00)

● How coasting and semi-retirement can erode client service (8:07)

● Real-life case study: building a multi-decade succession plan at Tulett, Matthews & Associates (8:46)

● Lessons learned from navigating health scares and planning for continuity (10:33)

● Designing a client-centered team: hiring, training, and mentoring next-gen advisors (11:23)

● The importance of consistent investment and planning philosophies (12:24)

● Building a multi-generational advisory firm vs. Solo practitioners (13:07)

● Communicating succession plans proactively with clients (13:15)

● How team processes and departments improve service quality and continuity (14:02)

● Keys to successful transition: early communication, multi-year handoffs, shared philosophy (16:30)

● Must-ask questions for your advisory team about retirement and succession (18:02)

● How to assess your advisor’s plan and protect yourself as a client (18:43)

● The long-term benefits of choosing a firm with a real succession strategy (19:20)

● Quick recap of actionable lessons and advice (20:01)

And much more!

Mentioned in this Episode:

● Tulett,Matthews & Associates

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