By Scott Ronalds

One of my favourite Saturday Night Live bits involves the Five-Timers Club. The Club’s distinguished members consist of performers who have hosted the show five or more times, including Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin, Paul Simon, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Candice Bergen and Justin Timberlake, among others.

The recurring sketches accentuate the benefits of membership: velvet jackets, a pool, reading room, cocktails, witty banter, a secret handshake, etc. It’s a club worthy of aspiring to join, and one with a long waiting list.

Unfortunately, you and I have no chance of membership in SNL’s celebrated club. But perk up, we’ve got an even better guild that any investor can join – the Steadyhand 5-Year Club (S5YC). There are no velvet jackets (yet), but the benefits are numerous: reduced fees, superior returns, stylish swag, and a steady hand on your portfolio.

There are some prerequisites to joining, however. First and foremost, you have to have been a Steadyhand client for 5 years. As well, you have to have the desire to determine and stick to a Strategic Asset Mix (SAM), think long term, and have a penchant for undexing. A general discontent of large, faceless financial institutions doesn’t hurt either.

Membership in the 5-Year Club is now over 350 investors strong, with more joining every week. As members attest, it’s an association worth belonging to.

"I’m a member of a lot of clubs, but the S5YC has by far and away been the most fruitful. And there’s free parking out back." – Ken Ronalds

"If you think your Starbucks card or aeroplan membership has benefits, wait till you join the S5YC." – Jeff Lothian

"I joined for the lower fees and sound investment counsel, but I can’t say enough about the S5YC baseball hat. It’s so fashionable ... and it’s adjustable!” – Sherry Whitter

If you’re not already a Steadyhand client, there’s a 5-year waiting list to join the Club. So don’t delay, get the clock started!

(Note: Members will be pleased to know that we’re working on blueprints for the Steadyhand Platinum Lounge – an exclusive organization created for investors that have been clients for 10 years or more. Benefits will include even greater fee reductions and unlimited portfolio reviews. Opening Spring 2017.)