The Unlimited Podcast by Ginsler Wealth

From Brian Ginsler, Ginsler Wealth CEO: Over the past year, we spent considerable time and a lot of money building a U.S. business. New SEC registration, new systems, a "next level" investment offering for American clients... And this past quarter, I killed it all. Shut it down. The reason is the whole reason we exist — and it's the subject of my fifth-anniversary (quarterly) letter....

"There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold..." - Led Zeppelin In this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian speaks with Peter Grosskopf , shareholder and advisor at Forthlane Partners, to explore the current investment case for gold and where the precious metal may be headed. They break down how gold can function as a portfolio's "anchor" and insurance,...

 Everyone says they have a simple estate…until they don’t. In the third episode in our Wealthhard mini-series on wills, estates, and planning for the inevitable, Brian speaks with Michael Kulbak , founder of Kulbak Trust Solutions , about what actually happens after someone dies…and what executors are really left to deal with. Michael is a Toronto-based professional executor and estate trustee. He...

Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. -- Mike Tyson The first quarter of 2026 threw plenty of punches. In this episode, Brian reads his Q1 2026 quarterly letter to clients. He covers what we knew, what we anticipated, what we tried to avoid, and how we're managing through it: market volatility, liquidity challenges, and the growing impact of AI. And the secret code (and...

In this episode of the Unlimited Podcast , Brian speaks with Robb Nelson , CEO of Farm Lending Canada , to explore how private lending supports Canada’s agricultural sector and why it can be an attractive investment opportunity. Brian and Robb discuss how farm lending helps fill gaps left by banks, why farmers are particularly great borrowers, where this fits in an investor's portfolio, and mo...

Let me tell you how it will be There's one for you, nineteen for me 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman And you're working for no one but me. -- Taxman, The Beatles In this second episode in our Wealthhard series, Brian speaks with Matthew Getzler , Partner and Co-Chair of the Private Client Services & Tax groups at Torkin Manes , about the practical tax opportunitie...

“If you die without a will… the law has written one for you.” In this episode of The Unlimited Podcast—the first in our Wealthhard series—Brian speaks with Jessica Feldman Chittley , partner at Bales Beall LLP , about wills and powers of attorney: what they are, why everyone needs them, and how to draft them so they reduce tax and probate, protect minor children, and avoid executor headaches. Jess...

From Brian Ginsler, Ginsler Wealth CEO: Wealth doesn’t get simpler as it grows — it gets harder. In this quarter’s letter, I explain the  full  story of our firm's colour palette, and introduce  Wealthhard , a theme that reflects the realities of managing wealth, family complexity, and investments in real time. I share how we help families organize that complexity, what 2025 taught us about ma...

In a special role-reversal episode of The Unlimited Podcast , legendary Canadian investor Ira Gluskin returns—this time as interviewer. Ira (co-founder and former CIO of Gluskin Sheff) sits down with Brian Ginsler to unpack Brian’s personal path through investment banking and family office work, the lessons that shaped Ginsler Wealth, and why a truly holistic “personal CFO” model matters for succe...

If you want to learn how to invest, this episode of the Unlimited Podcast isn’t for you. Brian sits down with renowned investor Barry Ritholtz to talk about his new book How Not to Invest . They explore Barry’s irreverent communication style, the creation of Ritholtz Wealth Management , his belief that “nobody knows anything,” and much more. Barry Ritholtz is one of the most influential voices in...

From Brian Ginsler, Ginsler Wealth CEO: "No, this letter  won’t  focus on the Coldplay “affair” controversy that was all over social media this summer. But I did   attend the Coldplay concert in Toronto with my actual wife, and I have pictures to prove it. In addition to putting on a fantastic show, Coldplay's lead singer, Chris Martin, showed me just how he does his job each night, which...

In the true spirit of  The Unlimited Podcast , this episode in our “lessons with legends” series focuses on the importance of investing in your passions with Canadian entrepreneur, Miles Nadal . Brian and Miles discuss his journey of success, Warren Buffett’s investing secret, and his biggest life lessons. Miles is a Canadian-born entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-renowned collector whose in...

Two years after his first appearance on The Unlimited Podcast , Jordan Jacobs , Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Radical Ventures , is back to discuss how AI has evolved, and how it will change the future. Brian and Jordan discuss "agentic" AI and its implications, the impact AI is having and will continue to have on jobs, AI regulation around the world, Jordan's favourite AI too...

What does it take to go from immigrant outsider to one of Canada’s most prolific entrepreneurs and a globally recognized educator? On this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian Ginsler speaks with Reza Satchu — serial founder, Harvard Business School professor , co-founder of NEXT Canada , and Managing Partner at Alignvest Management Corporation . Reza’s journey is remarkable: from arriving in C...

From Brian Ginsler, Ginsler Wealth CEO: "In mid-2018, while I was at a previous investment firm, I met with a prospective client. For context, the markets (S&P 500) had staged a dramatic recovery since the Global Financial Crisis. From its  folkloric  low of 666 in March 2009, the index had climbed to around 2,700 by mid-2018—an increase of more than 300%. After I explained why it was a good t...

On this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian speaks with Michael Hyatt , one of Canada’s most successful tech entrepreneurs and now a leading investor and family office principal. You may know Michael as the co-founder of BlueCat Networks, a global network infrastructure firm that was acquired by private equity in one of Canada’s most notable tech exits, a commentator on the CBC News, or as a f...

In the wake of the Canadian federal election and a tumultuous April, on this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian speaks with Jon Love , Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital . You may recognize Jon from his prolific LinkedIn posts , where he frequently shares his insight on politics, Canada's priorities, and much more. Brian and Jon discuss the founding of KingSett, Jon's tho...

Check out this trailer featuring some highlights from episode 52 of The Unlimited Podcast: Straight Talk with Gerald Sheff. In this interview with Brian's former boss, Brian and Gerald discuss Gerald's path to becoming an architect, meeting Ira Gluskin and the founding of Gluskin Sheff, what to do in times of uncertainty, and more! For the full episode and more, visit ginslerwealth.com/pod...

From Brian Ginsler, Ginsler Wealth CEO: "While I am still not sure how I got into Harvard Business School back in 2001, once on campus I was constantly amazed by the caliber of speakers the school could attract. But at HBS, no visiting speaker generated more excitement than the Greatest Investor in the World – Warren Buffett. I have been following Buffett’s musings since leaving HBS. Each year, Bu...

In this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, our Lessons with Legends series continues as we welcome Brian's former boss, Gerald Sheff, Co-Founder of Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc., once one of Canada's pre-eminent wealth management firms. This is a special episode highlighting Gerry's "straight-talking" ways as he recounts: His path to becoming an architect: "I didn't...

In this episode in our Lessons with Legends series, on The Unlimited Podcast, we welcome David Kassie, Chairman of Outcome Asset Management and Chairman Emeritus of Canaccord Genuity. Brian and David discuss David's journey to becoming Chairman and CEO of CIBC World Markets, the founding of Genuity, some of his most significant deals, and more. David Kassie has held key leadership roles in the...

For the 50th episode of The Unlimited Podcast, we welcome back David Rosenberg , Founder and President of Rosenberg Research . David founded Rosenberg Research in January 2020 after an illustrious, three-decade career on Wall Street and Bay Street as an economist and market strategist. With the start of 2025 and Trump's recent inauguration, Brian seeks to uncover David's best views and thoughts on...

From Brian Ginsler, Ginsler Wealth CEO: In my last quarterly letter I discussed the benefits of “doing nothing” (sometimes) as it relates to investing, but suggested that in my next quarterly letter I would discuss the benefits of “doing something”. So here we go... I returned to Algonquin Park in the Fall—my regular annual trip with my buddies. At 2am on our last night, I woke up in the tent and...

As 2024 comes to a close, we invite you to reflect on the year with us through some of the most memorable quotes and highlights from The Unlimited Podcast . In this brief, 7-minute recap, you'll hear standout moments from each of our guests, Brian's insightful reflections, and a few laughs along the way. Relive the best of 2024 with us! Let's Go! Stay tuned for another great year of The Unlimited...

On this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian welcomes Som Seif , a trailblazer in the Canadian wealth management space and the founder of Purpose Unlimited. Som's career is marked by a series of innovative milestones, from launching one of Canada's first ETF companies, to co-founding Wealthsimple, to creating the world's first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Som shares his insights into the evolving...