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The Financial Long Game

The Financial Long Game

By: Shelly Appleton-Benko
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Are you ready to gain the knowledge and confidence to help navigate the complexities of your personal finances? Join host, Shelly Appleton-Benko, Vice President and Director, Odlum Brown Limited for the Financial Long Game podcast.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting on your financial journey, this podcast unravels the secrets of wealth-building and provides insights, interviews, and expert advice to help you play the long game and secure your financial future.

To learn more about Shelly Appleton-Benko and Odlum Brown, or to be considered as a guest in a future episode, or to read our full disclaimer, visit odlumbrown.com/FinancialLongGame. Odlum Brown is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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Episodes
  • Chasing the Dream with Mary Parsons
    Dec 23 2025

    Chasing a dream means more than ambition – it’s about what it really takes to pursue passion at the highest level. This episode explores how financial realities intertwine with resilience, risk and reward, reminding us that finance isn’t just numbers, but the dreams those numbers make possible.

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    Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited (OBFSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Odlum Brown Limited offering life insurance products as well as tax, retirement, estate and financial planning services exclusively to Odlum Brown clients. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide tax, legal, financial or other advice. Recipients of this information are expressly cautioned to seek the advice of professional advisors, as applicable, before acting on any part of the information provided herein. The information presented, while obtained from sources we believe reliable, is checked but not guaranteed against errors or omissions. Through OBFSL, we offer a variety of coverage options from many of Canada’s top insurance companies tailored to suit clients’ individual needs. Our licensed professionals are here to help you assess your position and implement customized recommendations to meet your individual circumstances and needs. For more information, please contact your Odlum Brown Investment Advisor or Portfolio Manager.

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    27 mins
  • Branching Out: Smart Incorporation Strategies
    Dec 9 2025

    Salary, dividends, CDA – incorporation isn’t just paperwork, it’s a strategy. Ready to unlock it? In this episode, CPA Denise Wong explains how to pay yourself, tap into tax free dividends, and use advanced planning tools to grow beyond the numbers.

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    Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited (OBFSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Odlum Brown Limited offering life insurance products as well as tax, retirement, estate and financial planning services exclusively to Odlum Brown clients. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide tax, legal, financial or other advice. Recipients of this information are expressly cautioned to seek the advice of professional advisors, as applicable, before acting on any part of the information provided herein. The information presented, while obtained from sources we believe reliable, is checked but not guaranteed against errors or omissions. Through OBFSL, we offer a variety of coverage options from many of Canada’s top insurance companies tailored to suit clients’ individual needs. Our licensed professionals are here to help you assess your position and implement customized recommendations to meet your individual circumstances and needs. For more information, please contact your Odlum Brown Investment Advisor or Portfolio Manager.

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    25 mins
  • Legacy in Action: Craig Kielburger’s Journey of Purpose
    Dec 3 2025

    NYT bestselling author and legacy architect Craig Kielburger reveals the lessons behind a lifetime of service—from launching a movement at 12 to partnering with Martin Luther King III. A conversation about purpose, impact, and the power of everyday choices.

    Follow Craig Kielburger:

    Website - https://www.craigkielburger.com/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-kielburger

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigkielburger/

    Wikipediia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Kielburger

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    Odlum Brown Financial Services Limited (OBFSL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Odlum Brown Limited offering life insurance products as well as tax, retirement, estate and financial planning services exclusively to Odlum Brown clients. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide tax, legal, financial or other advice. Recipients of this information are expressly cautioned to seek the advice of professional advisors, as applicable, before acting on any part of the information provided herein. The information presented, while obtained from sources we believe reliable, is checked but not guaranteed against errors or omissions. Through OBFSL, we offer a variety of coverage options from many of Canada’s top insurance companies tailored to suit clients’ individual needs. Our licensed professionals are here to help you assess your position and implement customized recommendations to meet your individual circumstances and needs. For more information, please contact your Odlum Brown Investment Advisor or Portfolio Manager.

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    32 mins
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