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2026 Market Outlook featuring Vanguard - The value of advice in 2026: Building better portfolios for clients

About This Webinar

Wondering what's ahead for the markets in 2026?

Join our webinar featuring presenters from Vanguard as they discuss the value of advice and the role disciplined portfolio construction plays in helping clients navigate changing markets.

The session will include an overview of Vanguard’s ETF portfolio solutions, the underlying funds of the Empire Life Vanguard ETF Portfolio GIFs1, along with insights into current positioning and how these portfolios are designed to support long-term client outcomes as we look ahead to 2026.

Please note this webinar will be in English only. French Closed Caption available.
Veuillez noter que ce webinaire sera en anglais seulement, avec sous-titres français.

CE credits: Pending
To receive their CE credit, attendees of this event will be required to attend the entire session and pass the quiz after the webinar has been viewed.


1The Empire Life Vanguard ETF Portfolio GIFs are segregated funds available within the Empire Life GIF contract; each fund primarily invests into respective Vanguard Portfolio ETFs.

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Featured Presenters
Webinar hosting presenter
Director, Investment Funds, Empire Life
Empire Life host

Han Tacoma is a seasoned investment leader and educator with over two decades of experience in the financial industry. Currently serving as Director of Investment Solutions at Empire Life, Han’s expertise lies in investment product strategy, development, and management. Han has a proven track record of successfully launching innovative products and is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with advisors.
Webinar hosting presenter
Institutional and National Accounts Executive, Vanguard Investments Canada Inc.
Al Stoner is a sales executive for Vanguard Investments Canada Inc., serving national accounts. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily in wealth management. Before joining Vanguard, he held senior positions at two Canadian banks.

He earned a BA from the University of Toronto and holds the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation from the Canadian Securities Institute.