The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA), in partnership with the Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub, HALO Air Ambulance, and the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, is pleased to host the Community Philanthropy & Professional Advisors Tradeshow on March 11, 2026, at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede – Cypress Centre.
Running from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the event will bring together financial advisors, accountants, lawyers, land specialists, charitable organizations, and individuals seeking tax-effective and strategic planning insights in Southeastern Alberta.
“This event is about proactive, informed planning,” said Niki Gray, Executive Director of CFSEA. “Individuals, families, and businesses across Southeastern Alberta are navigating increasingly complex financial decisions. Our goal is to provide trusted expertise, encourage collaboration, and help people plan with clarity and purpose.”
Invite for the Community Philanthropy & Professional Advisors Tradeshow
Presented by IG Private Wealth Management and Wheeler McIvor & Associates, the tradeshow also features keynote speaker Joel Bray with JB Philanthropy, a highly respected financial planner and philanthropy advisor with nearly two decades of experience. Bray is known nationally for his work in intentional philanthropy, helping donors and professional advisors integrate meaningful, tax-efficient giving into personal, corporate, and estate planning.
By having an event dedicated to education and cross-sector conversation, attendees can:
- Discover how charitable giving fits naturally into financial, estate, and legacy planning
- Connect directly with trusted local advisors and organizations
- Explore tax‑effective strategies that create both personal and community benefit
- Learn how to keep assets working locally for long‑term impact
This event is especially valuable if you’re beginning estate or succession planning, navigating business, land, or farm transitions, seeking tax‑efficient strategies, or working as a professional advisor (eligible for 1 CFP).
Event Cost: $25
Event Schedule
- 12:30 PM –Tradeshow Opens & Networking
- 2:00 PM – Keynote Presentations – Joel Bray with JB Philanthropy & Land Expert
- 3:30 PM – Tradeshow & Networking Continued
- 5:00 PM – Event Concludes
Register here: https://bit.ly/Philanthropy26