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Canadian Pension Advisory

Retire on your terms — with a pension plan that actually works.

Coop with Adam helps Canadians decode RRSPs, TFSAs, CPP and private pension funds. Independent guidance, transparent fees, real numbers.

18+Years guiding retirees
$240MAssets reviewed
1,400Plans optimized

What is a pension fund, really?

A pension fund is a pool of capital — yours and your employer's contributions — invested over decades to fund your retirement income. In Canada, you'll typically combine government programs (CPP, OAS), workplace pensions (DB or DC), and personal vehicles like RRSPs and TFSAs.

The right mix depends on your timeline, risk tolerance, and the lifestyle you want at 65, 70, or beyond. We help you see the full picture.

Investment packages we review

Three risk profiles, infinite combinations. Each portfolio is mapped to your retirement horizon.

Conservative Anchor

3.8 – 5.2% / yr

  • 70% bonds & GICs
  • 20% blue-chip equities
  • 10% cash equivalents

For investors within 5 years of retirement.

Balanced Horizon

5.5 – 7.8% / yr

  • 50% diversified equities
  • 40% fixed income
  • 10% REITs & alternatives

For 10–20 year horizons seeking steady growth.

Growth Compass

7.5 – 10.4% / yr

  • 75% global equities
  • 15% emerging markets
  • 10% thematic ETFs

For 20+ year horizons with higher risk tolerance.

How payouts work when you retire

Life Annuity

Guaranteed monthly income for life. Predictable, but inflexible — best paired with other sources.

RRIF Conversion

Convert your RRSP into a Registered Retirement Income Fund by age 71. Minimum withdrawals required, full control retained.

Lump Sum + Drawdown

Take a portion as cash, invest the rest, and draw a sustainable percentage annually (typically 3.5–4%).

Hybrid Strategy

Blend an annuity floor with a flexible drawdown portfolio — security plus upside.

Our 4-step planning process

  1. 01

    Discovery Call

    30 minutes, no commitment. We map your current pension setup.

  2. 02

    Deep Audit

    We analyze fees, allocation, tax exposure and projected income.

  3. 03

    Custom Roadmap

    You receive a written plan with scenarios and recommended actions.

  4. 04

    Annual Review

    Markets shift, life shifts. We rebalance with you every year.

Ask Adam a question

Drop your question about pensions, RRSPs, payouts or fees. We respond within one business day — no obligation.

What clients say

"Adam restructured my DC plan and saved me $1,100/yr in hidden fees."

— Margaret L., Toronto

"Finally someone who explains CPP timing in plain English."

— Jean-Paul R., Montréal

"The roadmap gave my wife and I confidence to retire two years earlier."

— David & Anne S., Calgary