What we mean by Something Good is Going to Happen

Something good is going to happen.

That’s our theme for today [at Wealthsimple Presents]… It’s a funny thing to hear from a financial institution. Because if we're honest, people don't usually expect something good to happen at their bank. Or with their money.

Two parts of my life

I understand that instinct as well as anyone. I was raised by a single mother, a public school teacher, and money was a source of stress in our house for as long as I can remember. Especially the credit card debt.

I was always good with numbers, even as a little kid, and I remember sitting with my mom at the kitchen table every month, helping her work through our budget, trying to make sure we had enough.

But it wasn't all stress. There was a lot of joy too... and, for me, a lot of that joy came from computers. I got my first one when I was five. I spent thousands of hours playing video games, programming, and, as a teenager, living on the dial-up internet.

I'm incredibly proud that I get to bring those two parts of my life together here at Wealthsimple. I run product for the company, which means that I get to help build software that makes managing money easier and less stressful... and makes our clients’ lives better.

The path to financial freedom

At the end of the day, everything we build has the same goal: to help you on your path to financial freedom. We believe that there’s no greater dignity. Financial freedom is what allows you to provide for yourself and the people you love — and to control your future. We’re dedicated to giving you the tools you need to do just that.

Twelve years in, more than 4 million Canadians trust us with nearly $170 billion [as of November 5, 2026].

And we're shipping new products every day to help you manage your money better.

This spring in Calgary, at our last Wealthsimple Presents, we introduced new accounts made for your children and for your businesses. Today, 40 thousand kids and teens and more than 30 thousand small businesses have funded their accounts at Wealthsimple. We told you we'd build these products, and we did.

Optimism and agency

So when we say something good is going to happen, we mean it. It’s a statement of optimism... and agency. Optimism is believing things will get better. Agency is believing you can make them better. You need both.

We’re living through a moment where those two traits are more accessible than ever before. With new tools, especially AI, it’s never been easier to go build the world you want to see. My five-year-old self, the kid who spent his childhood trying to make computers do whatever he wanted, would be blown away by what they can do now.

That's the feeling we want to bring to you. We want Wealthsimple to be the place you come when you want to do anything with your money. No matter what that is. And we want you to be blown away by how delightful and empowering the experience feels.

What’s next

So today, we are gonna show you what's next, in three parts.

First, with AI. New tools that make managing your money easier than it’s ever been.

Second, with investing and trading. We’re giving you the most sophisticated platform in the country, and still the simplest to use, whether you’re an active trader or a buy-and-hold investor.

And third, something that’s gonna change the way you see your money. And everything you can do with it.

And stick around until the end, because we’re going to change someone’s life. With your help.

As always, thank you for trusting us with your time and your money.

Now let’s go make something good happen!

Something Good Just Happened. Check out the products and features we announced at Wealthsimple Presents and catch up on the full show.