The Money Major Podcast

How the ongoing conflict in Iran is affecting the markets and your portfolios

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:35:22 -0400

Geopolitical tensions are rising and oil prices are climbing—yet markets do surprisingly well. In this episode of The Money Major, Yelena Stepanyan (Embark) and Marchello Holditch (BMO Global Asset Management) unpack how investors are navigating geopolitical risk, what central banks may do next, and the key signals shaping the outlook.
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Inside the Embark + BMO partnership (BMO's Asma Panjwani)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Embark CEO Andrew Lo and Head of Investments Yelena Stepanyan sit down with Asma Panjwani, Head of Client Management at BMO Global Asset Management. Together, they explore how Embark’s collaboration with BMO supports families in planning and saving for education.

RESP Withdrawals 101

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:33:01 -0400

In this episode of The Money Major Podcast, we sit down with Natasha Kostyuk, Embark’s Head of Plan Administration, to walk through everything you need to know about making a smooth RESP withdrawal.

From what documents are required to common pitfalls to avoid — Natasha shares expert tips to help you feel confident when it’s time to access your funds. Whether your child’s heading off to college soon or you're just planning ahead, this episode is a must-listen.

RESP Basics with Eric Jodoin (Embark Chief Customer Officer)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

In this episode of The Money Major Podcast, our Chief Customer Officer, Eric Jodoin, breaks down the RESP essentials every parent needs to know. Whether you're just starting to think about saving for your child’s education or unsure how RESPs really work, Eric shares practical advice, common misconceptions, and how to make the most of government grants. If post-secondary education is in your child’s future, this episode is for you.

Volatility and Your Education Savings (BMO's Marchello Holditch)

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:26:33 -0400

In this episode of the Money Major Podcast, our head of investments, Yelena Stepanyan, sits down with BMO Global Asset Management's head of multi-asset solutions, Marchello Holditch to talk about the stock market and what investors should currently be thinking about.

Tariffs, The Stock Market & The Economy

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:42:08 -0400

In this episode of The Money Major, we’re unpacking how U.S. tariffs are shaking up the Canadian economy, stock market, and RESPs. Join us as we explore what's happening and learn more about what you can do to navigate these policies and the volatility they bring. Tune in!