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ARTICLE · 15 DECEMBER 2020

Always Have A Plan B...and Other Lessons From 2020

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In this post – the first of a series of three – the advisors and staff at Lawyers Financial reflect on what we've learned, what we're grateful for and what we're looking forward to as we close the...

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In this post - the first of a series of three - the advisors and staff at Lawyers Financial reflect on what we've learned, what we're grateful for and what we're looking forward to as we close the book on one of the wildest years on record.

Shari Standil, Advisor - Ontario

What I've learned in 2020 is how necessity truly is the mother of invention; seeing how we human beings can quickly react and adapt when we have to.

David Camps, VP Marketing & Client Experience

I'm grateful for nine months of family dinners. For me, this is the silver lining of 2020 and something I'll always cherish.

Louise Sullivan, Executive Assistant

What am I looking forward to in 2021? Seeing my family, friends, and colleagues up close (not too close!) and personal.

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