This is one of those posts that I write because something petty is annoying me and I just need to get it out.
This time it’s a TV ad. Mostly it comes on a lot during hockey so I am forced to watch it over and over again. Sigh. In fact, I couldn’t remember some of the details while I was writing this so I just waited. It was in the very next commercial break.
Okay, so – an ad for TD Financial Planning. It starts with a person in a green chair saying “Thanks for helping with my financial plan Sarah; Getting on track was so easy.” You definitely get the impression that the call is wrapping up, they’ve been talking all about the person’s finances and Sarah has been helping.

Sarah responds along the lines of “and someone’s always here to help if you need it.”
And the person in the green chair replies “sure beats my other plan of waiting for my inheritance.”
Sarah: “Oh you have family money?”
WHAT?!?!
The two of them have been talking about financial planning, there is a plan in place, the call is wrapping up. And Sarah, you didn’t think to ask about family money / inheritances at any point?
Oh yes, I feel very comfortable relying on TD financial planners now… nope nope nope.
I told you it was petty.
have a great week!