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Worried About Running Out of Money in Retirement?
Let’s Protect the Life You’ve Built.

If you're nearing retirement or already there, you’ve spent decades working hard, saving diligently, and making smart decisions to build the life you enjoy today, but even with a strong financial foundation, rising costs, market volatility, and taxes can still create uncertainty about the future.

That’s where we come in.

At the Popowich Karmali Advisory Group, we help Albertans protect what they’ve built, generate steady retirement income, and reduce taxes through personalized, hands-on planning. Our team focuses on retirement income strategies, estate planning, and tax-efficient wealth management so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Let’s create a plan that supports the lifestyle you want and helps you worry less about what comes next.

Join us for one of our in-person seminars where we'll show you some of the common financial risks in retirement and how together we can help protect against them.

Even if you already have a financial plan in place, we can review it to identify any potential risks and ensure you're on track to achieve your retirement dreams.
Contact us today.

 

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Retirement Tax Planning: Plan Your Tax to Relax

Robert Gerrie

March 25, 2026

There’s a quote from Albert Einstein that always stuck in my mind: “The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.” It’s because, like the stars, it is constantly changing over time. J...

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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"><span arial="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:#606366">This commentary is intended to provide general information and should not be construed as tax, legal,&nbsp;financial, or other advice. Individual circumstances and current events are critical to sound planning; anyone wishing to act on the information presented should consult with his or her tax, legal or financial&nbsp;advisor.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

Retirement is Complex

What do you want your retirement lifestyle to look like? What experiences do you want to have? PKAG understands both your financial & lifestyle goals.

 

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Dave Popowich  00:01

Retirement, in my opinion, is the most complex period of a person's financial life, nevermind their lifestyle themselves given the transition they're going to go through as they get older and face health issues.

 

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Faisal Karmali  00:10

PKAG is here to help because we specialize in this area.

 

[Faisal Karmali, Senior Portfolio Manager, PKAG]

[Four people - Dave Popowich, Faisal Karmali, Rob Gerrie, and Leanna Wachniak - meeting in an office]

 

Dave Popowich  00:14

Please reach out to us. We're here to help. We're here to educate.

 

[PKAG specializes in retirement]

 

Faisal Karmali  00:17

You can call to book a meeting, or you can attend one of our seminars.

 

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Dave Popowich  00:21

Life is complex and retirement is complex. You need the Popowich Karmali Advisory Group.

 

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[Dave Popowich sitting in his office]

 

[Popowich Karmali Advisory Group]

[Visit us at PKAG.ca]

[Call to book a meeting 403-266-0147]

[CIBC Private Wealth consists of services provided by CIBC and certain of its subsidiaries, including CIBC Wood Gundy, a division of CIBC World Markets Inc. The CIBC logo and “CIBC Private Wealth” are trademarks of CIBC, used under license. “Wood Gundy” is a registered trademark of CIBC World Markets Inc. David Popowich, Faisal Karmali, Leanna Wachniak, and Rob Gerrie are Investment Advisors with CIBC Wood Gundy in Calgary. The views of David Popowich, Faisal Karmali, Leanna Wachniak, and Rob Gerrie do not necessarily reflect those of CIBC World Markets Inc. Clients are advised to seek advice regarding their particular circumstances from their personal tax and legal advisors. If you are currently a CIBC Wood

[Woman looking at cellphone and writing in notebook while in her kitchen]

[CIBC logo. CIBC Private Wealth. Popowich Karmali Advisory Group]

[PKAG.ca]

 

Dave Popowich  00:01

Retirement, in my opinion, is the most complex period of a person's financial life, nevermind their lifestyle themselves given the transition they're going to go through as they get older and face health issues.

 

[Couple looking at laptop]

[Couple reviewing paperwork]

 

[Dave Popowich, Senior Portfolio Manager, PKAG]

 

Faisal Karmali  00:10

PKAG is here to help because we specialize in this area.

 

[Faisal Karmali, Senior Portfolio Manager, PKAG]

[Four people - Dave Popowich, Faisal Karmali, Rob Gerrie, and Leanna Wachniak - meeting in an office]

 

Dave Popowich  00:14

Please reach out to us. We're here to help. We're here to educate.

 

[PKAG specializes in retirement]

 

Faisal Karmali  00:17

You can call to book a meeting, or you can attend one of our seminars.

 

[Faisal Karmali, Leanna Wachniak, Dave Popowich standing in front of projector screen]

 

Dave Popowich  00:21

Life is complex and retirement is complex. You need the Popowich Karmali Advisory Group.

 

[Couple sitting on their couch with their iPad]

[Couple kissing on a porch swing]

[Dave Popowich sitting in his office]

 

[Popowich Karmali Advisory Group]

[Visit us at PKAG.ca]

[Call to book a meeting 403-266-0147]

[CIBC Private Wealth consists of services provided by CIBC and certain of its subsidiaries, including CIBC Wood Gundy, a division of CIBC World Markets Inc. The CIBC logo and “CIBC Private Wealth” are trademarks of CIBC, used under license. “Wood Gundy” is a registered trademark of CIBC World Markets Inc. David Popowich, Faisal Karmali, Leanna Wachniak, and Rob Gerrie are Investment Advisors with CIBC Wood Gundy in Calgary. The views of David Popowich, Faisal Karmali, Leanna Wachniak, and Rob Gerrie do not necessarily reflect those of CIBC World Markets Inc. Clients are advised to seek advice regarding their particular circumstances from their personal tax and legal advisors. If you are currently a CIBC Wood

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Our investment strategy is built on four groups of assets that we call 'buckets'. Each bucket is designed to address a major concern you have in retirement.

The Income Bucket

The Income Bucket

The Growth Bucket

The Growth Bucket

The Health Bucket

The Health Bucket

The Legacy Bucket

The Legacy Bucket

Our wealth management strategy is built on strong processes, knowledge, and experience with the ultimate goal of helping you live the lifestyle you want in retirement.

 

Join us at our latest seminar to hear how we can help

Email or call us today! 

 

Our Team

David Popowich

David M. Popowich, CIM®, CPCA, PFP

Portfolio Manager
Senior Wealth Advisor
Senior Investment Advisor
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Faisal Karmali

Faisal Karmali, FCSI, CFP®, CIM®

Portfolio Manager
Senior Wealth Advisor
Senior Investment Advisor
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Robert Gerrie

Robert Gerrie, B.Comm.

Wealth Advisor
Investment Advisor
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Leanna Wachniak

Leanna C. Wachniak, B.Comm., JD, CIM®

Wealth Advisor
Investment Advisor
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Vincent van der Poel

Vincent van der Poel, CFA

Financial Associate
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Robert Wyka

Robert Wyka, CPA, CFP®

Associate Investment Advisor
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Courtney Stewart

Courtney Stewart

Financial Associate
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Brett Neufeld PKAG Financial Associate

Brett Neufeld, CIM®

Financial Associate
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Evan Hegarty, PFP

Financial Associate
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Marisa Willoughby

Marisa Willoughby

Client Associate
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Brayden Laurie

Brayden Laurie, CIM®

Client Associate
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Dylan Coveney

Dylan Coveney

Client Associate
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Wale Abiodun

Wale Abiodun, PFP

Client Associate
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Bowie Fung

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Contact us

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Popowich Karmali Advisory Group Address
500 Centre Street SE
27th Floor
Calgary, AB T2G 1A6
Telephone number: (403) 260-0469
Toll-free: 1 (800) 290-6643
Fax: (403) 260-0410
 

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