From wars and sanctions to trade disruptions and surprise political events, global markets react quickly to uncertainty.

In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Colin walk through decades of data on geopolitical shocks, what typically drives market drawdowns, how long recoveries tend to take, and why most sell-offs fade faster than headlines suggest.

They also explore what these events mean specifically for Canadian investors, including impacts on oil, the dollar, and global portfolios.

Every January, investment firms release their top picks and bold projections for the year ahead.

In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Colin look back at the stock lists published in early 2025 and ask the question most people forget to ask: how did they actually perform?

By comparing forecasts to real-world outcomes, they unpack why confidence doesn’t equal accuracy, why benchmarks matter more than opinions, and what investors can learn from hindsight.

In this episode of The Free Lunch Podcast, Greg and Jacob reflect on how the reality of wealth advising differs from what’s taught early on.

Technical knowledge matters, but it isn’t what ultimately sets wealth advisors apart. Listening, understanding, and guiding people through uncertainty are what define the work.

Throughout the episode, they explore the lessons that only experience teaches, and what it really takes to build a career that lasts.