As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall offers a chance to pause, reflect, and prepare for the season ahead. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are especially grateful for the trust you place in us as your financial partner and wanted to share a few timely updates, insights, and resources to help you close out 2025 with confidence.
Our Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Our office will be closed on Friday, October 10th, and Monday, October 13th. If you need to reach us on Friday, October 10th, please call your advisor directly. They will be checking their email throughout the day for any urgent matters and will return your call as soon as possible if you leave a voicemail. Our office hours are always available on our website.
Meet Melanie Huizinga, Our Newest Associate
We are pleased to introduce Melanie Huizinga, our new Associate at BlueRock Wealth Management. She brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry with a thoughtful and professional approach to each client relationship. Melanie is dedicated to developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to the unique goals and circumstances of individuals, aiming to provide clarity, confidence, and long-term financial security.
South Western Ontario Expansion
We wanted our clients to be the first to know that we are expanding our offerings into the St. Thomas, London, and Stratford areas. We look forward to expanding our reach to help families, businesses, and individuals explore options with our values-based investing philosophy. If you know anyone who could benefit from our services, we would be happy to provide a no-obligation first meeting with them.
Is Retirement on the Horizon?
Just like any significant life change, happiness and stability in retirement are a result of clarity, purpose, and planning. While your day-to-day routine will shift, we encourage you to look over our blog on how to make the most of retirement.
A Season of Gratitude: Our Staff Members’ Reflections
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, we asked a few of our staff members to highlight something they are grateful for this year:
- Neal Owens – I am very thankful for my health and the health of my family.
- Karen Emslie – I am grateful for the extended family we have been adopted into, also known as our good friends. We haven’t missed celebrating a Thanksgiving together in 15+ years.
- Kim Furniss – I’m thankful for my family and friends. An amazing group of people.
- Sandy Coates – I feel grateful for the gift of a healthy family and friendships that fill my life. I cherish the quiet beauty of my daily sunrises that ground me.
- Tara Robbins – I’m thankful for my husband and four boys—as you’d expect, they’re my heart- and I’m truly grateful for the people in my life who show up for me, and for the opportunity to show up for them.
- Melanie Huizinga – This year hasn’t been without its challenges, but I’m grateful for resilience and for the lessons that come with overcoming obstacles.
We are Thankful for You This Thanksgiving Season
As fall settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to you. We hope this holiday season brings you joy, warmth, and many moments to show appreciation for the people you love. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of any assistance with financial planning – we are always here to support you.
