Financial Jungle

Being an author of a personal financial blog, isn’t it embarrassing that I’ve never heard of The Financial Forum & Wealth Management Expo? According to their website:

The Financial Forum & Wealth Management Expo delivers Canada’s premier financial event where investors, advisors and exhibitors meet to exchange ideas, and benefit from a robust program of financial education, expert advice and timely information. It is all about money matters!

Gail Bebee, author of No Hype – The Straight Goods on Investing Your Money, first brought this event to my attention. As an introvert type, my ideal weekend doesn’t typically involve springing off the comfort of my own jungle to mingle with other investors. But, what the heck. Maybe I’ll have a blast yakking with like-minded individuals. Since most of people in my circle don’t even know what a P/E ratio is, this event will be a fresh experience for me.

Oh, and don’t worry. I’ll be on my best behaviour. E.g. no interrupting a whole life insurance or a closet index fund sales pitch.

So, Saturday, Feb 9th is marked on my calendar. BTW, Gail Bebee is presenting on this day as well. BTW2, if you’re a RBC Direct Investing client, your Winter 2008 newsletter should include an invitation code for a free register to the event. I’d post my code here, but better be safe than sorry as I don’t have the financial means fight an onerous battle against Royal Bank.

For those who are coming, see you at the conference.