"I have known Jim since the early 90’s when he started in this business and he is truly inspirational. I have seen Jim mature and grow into one of Canada’s premier investment advisors. His passion and dedication to the business is second to none. The quality that impresses me the most about Jim is his desire to always do better, learn more and improve himself. The FundFilter simply proves my point. He has created a tool unlike anything in the industry. I’m very proud to have witnessed his success."

Derek Green, Senior Vice President, C.I. Mutual Funds

"What I find most appealing about Jim's articles is that in a time when investment fads come and go Jim's pieces stand the test of time. Jim truly believes that it is better to teach you how to fish rather than to give you a fish."

Nick Milau, Chief Editor, www.MyFinancial Site.com

"Readers can rely on Jim Yih as a source of sound financial information. His weekly columns not only explore the pertinent issues of the day, but are written in a manner that speaks to both the experienced investor and the financial novice. Jim helps "connect the dots," allowing readers to see and understand the larger financial picture."

Stuart Elson, Senior Editor, Edmonton Examiner

"For five years our visitors have relied on Jim to help them make better decisions about their personal finances. Whether writing about mutual fund investing, retirement planning or tax planning, Jim outlines in plain English how different strategies and choices may affect their financial well-being."

Marc Repin, Director of Content, MoneySense

"Jim is living example of success and how to become wealthy. Jim teaches simple and powerful strategies that produce results. Having been a past client over many years Jim really cares about helping people meet their goals and become financially free. Any individual and organization that wants to be more successful and wealthy needs to hear Jim."

Wayne Lee, Author, Hypnotist/Peak Performance Expert, Speaker

"Jim Yih is a very powerful teacher. In his writing and speaking, he delivers insightful messages from the heart in a manner that everyone understands. Jim is able to take complex issues and help people understand them with his stories and analogies. There are few people in this industry as passionate and as exceptional as Jim."

Kelley Keehn, Author of Woman’s Guide to Money

"Jim Yih is a consistent source of investment insights for Canadian investors. His no nonsense approach to investment matters provides clarity and sound investing strategies to investors and financial professionals who frequent the Fund Library website."

Levi Folk, CEO Fund Library

"Jim Yih is a skilled public speaker whose personal experience, sense of humour and extensive knowledge result in a presentation that is informative and fun! Who knew that combination was possible when talking about budgeting and wealth accumulation?"

Chloe Chalmers, University of Alberta Alumni Coordinator

"Jim Yih has always had a passion for investing and personal finance that comes across through his warmth and caring for the well-being of clients. It's great that he is carrying those traits onto an even larger canvas, with a genuine desire to educate those attending his presentations and reading his insights. His ability to keep investing in perspective as a way to improve the quality of people's lives is always refreshing."

Ray Turchansky, Columnist for Edmonton Journal

"Jim Yih combines his knowledge of money and markets with a sensitivity to personal and family needs. By adding the right touch of humour, his sessions provide participants with an engaging and enlightening opportunity to understand personal finance."

Rein Selles, President Retirement/Life Challenge Ltd.

"Knowledgeable and passionate are words that start to describe Jim Yih as a well spoken, clear thinking financial commentator. His tempered humoristic style will both engage and educate you, providing a wealth of information in an easy to digest manner that will surprise and enlighten you on otherwise dulling financial matters."

David Newman, President, Federation of Independent Deposit Brokers.

"Awesome! Without exception, every person who attended your presentation said it was well worth investing their time and money. Jim, you are amazing, thanks for making it a memorable event and making me look great."

Grant Hicks – Financial Advisor and Author

What audiences say about Jim

"I thought your recent Retire Happy Workshop was fantastic and very worthwhile! I found your whole approach very refreshing and encouraging. I appreciated your extensive knowledge, down to earth “you can do this” approach and most of all your energy and enthusiasm. Thanks again for a very informative day!"

"Retirement planning has always been for me an anxious endeavor, with the underlying concern of "not having enough money", a message that is constantly reinforced by those individuals trying to sell me more RRSPs.  Attending Jim's workshop was like lifting a weight off my shoulders because I learned that retirement planning should reflect what I want to do and how I want to do it, and that I will be able to afford the retirement I want. I won't be pressured by financial sales pitches any more."

Thanks so much for presenting the recent Retirement Workshop.  There was so much jammed into the day that my brain is still swimming.  One of my "lightbulb moments" was learning that it's not all about the money.  I am looking forward to using the tools provided to help make my retirement "the best ever".

I have attended two of Jim's workshops. Both seminars were excellent with the second re-enforcing material from the 1st. The seminar was an excellent because the information was communicated in an easy to understand language and included a framework to manage/organize ones retirement ideas and financial needs. The presentation was well thought out with thought provoking ideas on retirement.  I would recommend anyone close to retirement to attend the seminar presented by Jim Yih.

- Jim Smitten, Summer 2010

More from Audiences

"Jim has a passion for what he is teaching and in turn he fired my enthusiasm in learning."

"Jim has an amazing method of presenting concepts using everyday language and life examples."

"Jim is one of the most exceptional speakers I have heard. He is so knowledgeable and yet so approachable."

"Jim has inspired me to get serious about money.  He makes planning for retirement fun and interesting and for the first time in my life, I feel like I have the ability to take control of my money."

"Jim speaks at a level I can understand. He takes tough topics and teaches them using stories and personal life experiences making it easy to relate and understand."

"For a financial guy, Jim is really funny. He uses stories and humor (but not the usual corny jokes) which make time fly by. This course is great, refreshing and delivers a message that everyone needs to hear. Instead of the usual doom and gloom and everybody needs to save more money, Jim’s message is inspiring and gives us all hope that retirement will be the best years of our lives."

"Jim gave a very refreshing perspective on retirement. I found the seminar objective and informative. The day went by so fast."

"I love that Jim is so knowledgeable and is not trying to sell anything.  Everytime I go to financial seminars, someone is trying to get me to invest in something.  Jim's objectivity and passion is really refreshing."

"Jim is a great motivational speaker and he is so knowledgeable on his topic. I liked the activities that Jim had and his easy manner. He was very engaging as a speaker."

"Jim was so down to earth, realistic and easy to listen to. He has great confidence because he is very knowledgeable. He is able to draw the audience in and keep them interested. Best of all, he made me consider the everyday things of retirement. I left the presentation excited to plan my future."

"Jim is a very engaging, confident and relevant speaker. He has profound thought provoking insight. I went away thinking what am I going to do 20 years from now...or whenever I plan to retire!"

"Jim was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and I was able to follow along. He has a great ability to uncomplicate things by making everything so understandable."

"Jim was able to blend humor, stories and education together. I came away knowing so much more than before the workshop."

"Thanks to Jim, I now understand what my husband has been doing and talking about for years. I am so please with this workshop as I am leaving much smarter and more confident about my level of understanding. Jim is an excellent speaker."

"Jim is an amazing speaker. Not only does he know his material but he also listens to the audience and their questions. He took the time to answer all of the questions and especially mine at the break. Thanks for all the inspiration."

"Jim is a good presenter, speaks clearly and with confidence. He is knowledgeable, pleasant and easy to listen to. Very practical thinker and conveys ideas well. A most enjoyable speaker!"

"I found Jim easy to follow and a pleasure to listen to. I received some very good advice and some thoughts to ponder over after leaving. I shared almost the entire session with my significant other."