Welcome to Garofalo & Associates Private Wealth Management

Whether you're preparing for retirement, managing a growing portfolio, or transitioning wealth to the next generation, we provide the personalized financial planning and investment expertise to help you thrive today, and into the future. With decades of combined experience, our advisors bring depth, perspective, and professionalism to every client relationship. We understand the challenges that come with success and the importance of having a trusted team to guide your financial decisions. Led by Chris Garofalo and Paul Donato, our team specializes in private wealth management tailored to the unique needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners in Southwestern Ontario.

We take a collaborative, client-first approach, offering insight, guidance, and structure to support your goals at every stage of life. Our commitment is to build long-term relationships rooted in integrity, transparency, and trusted advice. Discover how personalized wealth strategies can help you feel more confident about the future. Book a no-obligation consultation with our team today and take the first step toward a more intentional financial life.

 

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Our Solutions

At Garofalo & Associates Private Wealth Management, we provide fully integrated financial planning and investment management solutions for successful individuals, families, and incorporated business owners in Waterdown, Dundas, Hamilton, and surrounding communities in the Golden Horseshoe Niagara region of South Ontario. Our approach is designed to simplify the complexity of wealth, delivering long-term clarity, coordination, and confidence at every stage of your financial life

Our private wealth management process integrates every aspect of your financial world. Rather than treating investments, retirement savings, tax planning, and estate strategies in isolation, we coordinate them into a cohesive plan designed to maximize efficiency and long-term outcomes for your retirement goals and your legacy.

Through the strength of IG Private Wealth Management’s Advanced Financial Planning team, our clients benefit from specialized input from in-house legal, tax, and accounting professionals. This institutional-level expertise is paired with the personalized service, accountability, and accessibility of a dedicated local advisory team who can deliver comprehensive, coordinated wealth management and retirement plans.

Tax Planning

Taxes are a critical consideration that impact every aspect of your financial life. As part of a holistic planning approach, we’ll integrate sophisticated tax planning solutions to help manage the complexities of your wealth and ensure your overall plan is tax-efficient.

Investment Planning

We are guided by a disciplined investment approach that leverages the combined talents of IG Wealth Management’s investments team and leading global investment partners. This helps unlock a world of opportunity, so you can confidently pursue your goals and financial well-being.

Estate Planning

Creating a legacy for the people, organizations and causes you care about requires proactive planning. We will help you create a carefully structured estate plan that reflects your unique wishes, protects your wealth and provides clarity to those you love.

As an incorporated business, how can I protect the value of my business through tax and estate planning?

Download our free whitepaper to see how a proper tax and estate plan works with you and your business throughout its life cycle to ensure you are maximizing wealth and minimizing taxes.

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