Fifth anniversary of the Canadian advisor community's signature gathering returns to Huntington Beach
Q Wealth Partners is proud to announce the fifth anniversary of The Q Wealth Canadian Lounge, returning to Future Proof Festival in Huntington Beach, California, from September 14–16, 2026
What began five years ago as an intimate networking gathering overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Tanner's Treetop has evolved into one of Future Proof Festival's most anticipated experiences. Today, The Canadian Lounge has become the signature gathering place for Canadian wealth professionals attending the world's largest wealth management festival.
To celebrate this milestone year, Q Wealth Partners is bringing together the most memorable elements from every Canadian Lounge that came before. From its debut on Tanner's Treetop to the Surf Lounge, immersive Tiki Bar, and the celebrated Great White North après-ski chalet, the 2026 edition introduces a vibrant California Beach Club inspired by Canadian hospitality, bringing together the very best of the past five years.
Presented in partnership with National Bank Independent Network and more than 26 leading industry organizations, The Q Wealth Canadian Lounge will feature premium hospitality, curated activations, live entertainment, exceptional food and beverages, and three evenings dedicated to building meaningful relationships across Canada's independent wealth management community. More than 500 advisors from across the country are expected to attend.
Future Proof Festival is the world's largest wealth management festival, bringing together thousands of financial advisors, wealth executives, asset managers, fintech innovators, and industry leaders for four days of education, networking, and collaboration along the Huntington Beach boardwalk.
Watch the event trailer and reserve your place at The Q Wealth Canadian Lounge through our exclusive registration link.
"The Canadian Lounge has become one of the most anticipated experiences at Future Proof, and five years in, Q Wealth Partners continues to raise the bar," said Matt Middleton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Future Proof. "The energy, the community, and the caliber of people who come together each evening are felt throughout the entire festival. We're excited to welcome them back for what promises to be their biggest year yet."
"Five years ago, we set out to create an experience that felt authentically Canadian at a world-class global festival," said Stephen Gasparek, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Business Development at Q Wealth Partners. "Looking back at the journey, it's remarkable to see how this community has grown. This year's experience is a celebration of everyone who has helped make The Canadian Lounge what it is today, the most talked about experience for Canadian Advisors."
"Having focused on US-based conferences since 2010, we saw how few Canadian advisors attended. When Future Proof launched in 2022, we saw a chance to change this, said Jared Rabinowitz, CEO of Q Wealth Partners. We had to think about it for a minute. Some of the best ideas in the industry are there for anyone attending Future Proof, and many of our peer companies in Canada we sort of oblivious to what was going on. Ultimately we decided to express our values of collaboration over competition, and making sure Q Wealth is always at the forefront of progressive culture in Canadian wealth management.”
"What Q Wealth Partners has created over the past five years is a masterclass in building community," said Chris Cherry, Head of Partnerships at Future Proof. "The Canadian Lounge has become an essential part of the Future Proof experience, and the momentum heading into 2026 is unlike anything we've seen before. It's exactly the type of authentic connection our festival was built to foster."
The Q Wealth Canadian Lounge is made possible through the support of lead partner National Bank Independent Network, alongside more than 26 strategic partners committed to advancing the Canadian advisor experience. Confirmed partners include AGF, Aviva, BMO, Centurion, CMLS, Conquest Planning, Continuum, Cortland Credit, d1g1t, Equiton, Focal AI, Forum Asset Management, Greybrook, ICM Asset Management, Infinite Investment Systems, John Hancock Investments, Maximizer, Morningstar, PureFacts Financial Solutions, Russell Investments, SideDrawer, State Street, Vanguard, Virtus Capital Management, and Yorkville Asset Management.
Media partners for the event include Wealth Professional and Advisor.ca.
The Canadian Lounge will also once again host The Canadian Panel, bringing together respected industry leaders from both sides of the Canada–U.S. border to explore the issues shaping the future of independent wealth management. Featuring candid conversations, cross-border perspectives, and practical insights, the session has become one of the festival's signature discussions for Canadian advisors.
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 14–17, 2026, 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/
This article was published in partnership with Q Wealth Partners
