
The Polestar Podcast · 2026-02-12 · 36 min
Episode Highlights 2025 felt volatile - yet most major markets finished strongly positive. Canada’s TSX surged, powered by banks, energy, and precious metals. The 2025 April tariff sell-off: what felt alarming vs. what truly mattered. Why disciplined diversification outperformed emotional reactions. What the investment team is watching as 2026 begins. About the Guest - Keith Allan Keith Allan is a Portfolio Manager with Harness Investment Management. Harness has engaged in a strategic partnership with VELA Wealth and provides discretionary portfolio management for many of VELA’s clients. With more than 15 years of buy-side investment management experience, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide insight and guidance to clients regarding their investment portfolios. At Harness, Keith is responsible for developing and maintaining investment portfolios for VELA clients. To learn more, please visit Harness Investment Management team page . About the Host - Kevin Parton Kevin Parton, CFP professional, specializes in personal and business financial planning, tax reduction, and estate planning.