
As an accountant, I've witnessed firsthand the challenges Canadian homeowners face. Rising costs, economic uncertainty, and the pressure of balancing mortgage payments with retirement planning leave many feeling like they're running in place financially.
What's become increasingly clear is that traditional financial advice often falls short. Most Canadians are told to pay down their mortgage first, then start investing—a sequential approach that costs them decades of potential growth and tax advantages.
That's why I became a Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional™.
This strategy offers a powerful alternative that allows homeowners to convert their mortgage into a wealth-building tool without finding extra room in their monthly budget.
What drives me is helping clients achieve financial outcomes they once thought impossible. By transforming how your largest expense works for you, we can create a path to both mortgage freedom and investment growth simultaneously.
Let's explore how this approach might work for your specific situation.
-Monique

Monique Verlaan, CPA, CA, CA(SA)
Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional™
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Monique Verlaan is the Principal of Anker RETax and Partner at Monique Verlaan Professional Corporation, where she provides tax advisory and accounting services with a specialized focus on real estate investors and incorporated professionals across Canada. She is also the CFO and Co-Founder of the WealthShare Group of Companies and serves as a Trustee of a private REIT focused on multifamily real estate.
With a background in executive roles within the utility and real estate sectors, Monique brings deep expertise in corporate structuring, tax-efficient investing, and advanced strategies such as the Smith Manoeuvre and Cash Flow Dam. She works closely with mortgage brokers, financial planners, and legal professionals to implement integrated wealth-building plans for her clients.
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