Wes Ashton of Popescu Ashton Group is rank 10 in Wealth Professional Canada's 2019 Top 50 Advisors
Popescu Ashton Group
Harbourfront Wealth Management
Wes Ashton earned a place in this year’s top 10 thanks in part to his overall AUM, which now sits at just under $335 million. For the year ahead, Ashton is focusing his attention on investor behaviour rather than the numbers. “Looking ahead to 2019, the biggest challenge would have to be the current state of the economy and markets,” he says. “Both are out of our control, so managing investor behaviour becomes that much more critical. We’re fortunate to have access to some unique investment solutions that will benefit our clients and their ability to stomach the ups and downs. Irrational decisions and behaviours are often the difference between good investment experiences and poor.”
To manage his clients’ expectations, Ashton plans to rely on the solid relationships he has built, something he takes great pride in. “Looking back at my career, I’m most proud of the relationships I’ve built along the way, both personally and professionally,” he says. “From a client point of view, it’s been a privilege to have built the friendships over the years and share in their lifetime of milestones and memories. It’s been a truly humbling experience. As for the practice, it wouldn’t have been as successful and the size it is today without the help of others over the years. A little humility and a lot of hard work goes a long way.”
