Use the Tax Code to Your Advantage

Planning strategies that reward patience, not speculation.

Joel Anglin

Insurance Advisor
Investment Representative

Founder, G.R.O.W Financial Strategies

 

About Me

I started working in finance in 2015, after running a few businesses and seeing firsthand how confusing money decisions can get—especially once taxes are involved.

 

In 2021, I started G.R.O.W Financial Strategies because I realized most people weren’t struggling due to lack of income. They were losing money quietly through taxes, poor structure, and advice that focused on products instead of planning.

 

My goal is simple: help people understand how money actually works, so they can make better decisions with less stress.

 

What I Do

I help professionals keep more of the money they already earn.

 

Many people think of the tax system as something you just pay and move on from. In reality, the tax code is a set of rules and if you understand those rules, you can use them to your advantage instead of always being on the losing side.

 

I work with a team of accountants and tax professionals to build plans that reduce unnecessary tax, improve cash flow, and create long-term options—both inside a corporation and personally.

 

How I work

I don’t sell quick fixes or chase trends.

 

My role is to:

  • show you where money is being lost to tax
  • explain what options actually exist
  • help you choose a path that makes sense for your life and goals

If something is complicated, we slow it down. If it doesn’t serve a purpose, we don’t do it.

 

Beyond Finance

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, staying active, learning about science, and exploring different cultures. I’m also a big Toronto sports fan, Raptors, Jays, and Maple Leafs, so you’ll often find me following a game or talking sports.

 

Let’s Connect

Good planning starts with a real conversation. If you want a clearer picture of how your money is working—and how it could work better—I’m always happy to talk.

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Lauren: I could buy my insurance and investments online. Why should I work with an advisor?

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Amina: My advisor sees the big picture of how all my finances fit together.

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Amina: I might miss something important doing it myself.

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Amina: There’s a plan to achieve all my goals,

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Amina: even when new ones pop-up.

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Amina: If something unexpected happens in the economy or the markets, I won’t freak out thinking I have to change or fix something.

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Amina: My advisor updates me regularly, so I feel confident I’m on track.

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Recent posts

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November 2025 market update

Dec 04, 2025

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