TORONTO, July 1, 2025 – Q Wealth is thrilled to announce its fourth consecutive Canadian Lounge at Future Proof Festival —taking place September 7–9, 2025, in Huntington Beach, California (futureproofhq.com). Building on past success, this year’s lounge—The Canadian “Great White North” Lounge—promises to be the most impactful yet. Featuring over 20 strategic partners, multiple activations, live entertainment, premium swag, and pan-Canadian networking opportunities, The Canadian Lounge is expected to draw more than 300 Canadian advisors from coast to coast.
Future Proof Festival is widely recognized as the world’s largest and most engaging wealth-management festival, merging innovative content, boutique networking, and a dynamic boardwalk-style experience.
“The Canadian “Great White North” Lounge will once again be the must-visit destination each evening for Canadian advisors, a space designed to connect, learn, relax and celebrate our collective growth,” says Matt Middleton, Founder and CEO of Future Proof.
Nyle Bayer, Chief Marketing Officer at Future Proof, adds, “We’re proud to elevate The Canadian Lounge, bringing best-in-class speakers, activations and curated experiences tailored to the unique Canadian advisor journey.”
Stephen Gasparek, Chief Marketing Officer at Q Wealth, comments, “The partnership with Future Proof continues to deliver immense value. The Canadian Lounge brings community, visibility, and connection to Canadian advisors, and with our strongest lounge yet, we’re excited for the scale and spectacle we’ll bring in 2025.”
Jared Rabinowitz, Chief Executive Officer at Q Wealth, notes, “Year-after-year, advisors tell us The Canadian Lounge is one of their highlights at Future Proof. With good times a plenty, we’ll also bring you thought-provoking content that will challenge your status-quo and tempt you to join the Canadian wave of the RIA revolution! The Canadian Lounge 2025 is sure to be our most engaging experience yet.”
This year’s Canadian Lounge is made possible by a growing coalition of strategic partners who are committed to elevating the advisor experience. Confirmed partners include:
National Bank Independent Network, Conquest Planning, Infinite Investment Systems Ltd, Avenue Living Asset Management, Cortland Credit Group Inc., d1g1t, Morningstar, Inc., Equiton, ICM Asset Management, AGF Investments Inc., PureFacts, Russell Investments, and Yorkville Asset Management. Media collaboration is being provided by Wealth Professional and Advisor.ca.
“The momentum behind The Canadian Lounge this year is unlike anything we’ve seen,” says Chris Cherry, Head of Partnerships at Future Proof. “We’re seeing a powerful alignment between Future Proof’s mission and the priorities of our strategic partners. Together, we’re creating space for real conversations, real partnerships, and real progress.”
Based on 2024’s success, The Canadian “Great White North” Lounge will again host a high-profile panel discussion centered on the evolving path to independence for Canadian advisors. Industry leaders from both Canada and the U.S. will share cross-border perspectives, actionable strategies, and stories from the frontlines of transition.
Future Proof Festival—running as a four-day outdoor event—brings together thousands of advisors, wealth executives, LPs, asset managers, fintechs, and innovators for immersive learning, curated one-on-one Breakthru meetings, and bold activations.
About Q Wealth
Q Wealth Partners provides portfolio management services across Canada, with a focus on innovative approaches to client solutions. Its unique Partnership model helps advisors transition seamlessly from the brokerage world to launching their own firms. By offering fractional ownership in expert staffing, marketing, technology, and asset solution platforms, Q Wealth solves for the financial risk, time investment, stress, and distractions typically associated with going independent.
About Future Proof Festival
Future Proof is the world’s premier wealth-management festival, taking place September 7–10, 2025, in Huntington Beach, CA. It features immersive learning, festival-style networking, Breakthru one-on-one meetings, live sessions, entertainment, and partner activations.
For tickets, please visit: https://futureproofhq.com/festival/canada/
Media Contact
Stephen Gasparek
Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Partnership Development
Q Wealth Partners
Email: Stephen@QWealth.com
