Financial Strategies to Protect and Grow Your Portfolio

Join WE Invest, a dynamic group of professional women in Edmonton investing in real estate, for an informative session on real estate investing. Our event aims to provide networking opportunities for women interested in buying rental properties. Experienced professionals will be on hand to guide discussions on market strategy, financing, and referrals. This is a fantastic chance for women investors to connect, learn, and grow their real estate portfolios together. Don't miss out on this empowering afternoon of education and networking with like-minded female investors.

**NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE TO VATICANO (as Firefly was sold and location is undergoing renovations)

### Description of this month's topic

Featuring Molly Morrow and Pam Manegre
Real estate investing takes courage, vision, and persistence. Once you have built your portfolio, the next step is protecting it and making sure every dollar is working as hard as you are. This event is designed for women investors who want practical tools to save of taxes and protect their investments.

Topics we will cover:

• Structuring investments for creditor protection so your assets stay secure
• Tax-efficient strategies to help your money grow inside your corporation
• Succession, retirement, and exit planning so your legacy is protected

Women investors face unique challenges, from financing hurdles to balancing family priorities while scaling portfolios. The right financial strategies provide stability, unlock new opportunities, and give you peace of mind as you continue to grow.

This session is about more than money management. It is about educating women on how to build a future that reflects their values and vision. You will leave with clear examples, a better understanding of your options, and some next steps that you can take.

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WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

WE Invest is more than a meetup—it’s a community of women committed to taking charge of their financial future.

Why?
We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to build wealth and create the life she wants. Our mission is to reduce barriers and connect women in Edmonton who are investing in real estate by providing a non-intimidating space where they can learn, share experiences, and grow together.

How?
Through education, connections, and real conversations, we help women gain the confidence, knowledge, and network they need to succeed. Each month, our meetup is focused around a specific real estate topic with a guest speaker and interactive Q&A, or facilitated networking and mastermind-style discussions.

Who?
Our meetups are open to all female investors - beginners and seasoned investors, as well as professionals in the real estate industry.

When?
We always meet on the 1st Saturday of the month from 2pm-4pm.

>>>Join us on June 7 before we break for the summer. We will restart our meet-ups in September<<<

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Zorya Belanger is the co-founder of WE Invest. A former professional engineer, she transitioned to full-time real estate investing in 2017, focusing on new-build small multifamily projects in Alberta and value-add large multifamily in Texas, with a portfolio nearing $28M in assets under management (AUM). As a mother of two, Zorya is passionate about empowering women to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom.

Ilona Carletti is the co-founder of WE Invest. After scaling her portfolio using new preconstruction multifamily strategy, Ilona left her 15-year government career and became a full-time licensed real estate agent. A mother of two, Ilona is passionate about helping women achieve financial security through real estate investing.