RONNIE STRAUSS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Branch Operations Manager
Job Titles:
- Premier Banking Advisor, RBC Royal Bank
As a Premier Banking Advisor, Cherry provides personal service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day to day banking needs. Cherry works as a single point of contact and partners with Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the Greater Toronto Area with Mandarin and Cantonese language needs. She supports RBC Wealth Management's Asian Market in Richmond Hill, North York and Downtown Toronto.
Cherry has been with RBC as a Financial Advisor for 2.5 years and has over 7 years of experience in Banking. Cherry is respected by her clients, peers and the industry, and has enjoyed success in several different roles in assisting clients achieving their goals.
She graduated from the University of Waterloo where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a major in Finance Specialization.
Cherry is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She is a committee member of "Glitter" a non-for-profit charity event within Chinese community. In addition, she volunteers at Toronto SickKids Hospital to give children hope for a better life.
Born in Shenzhen, China, Cherry moved here with her parents in 2000 and now lives in Thornhill with her husband and 3 year old daughter. In her spare time, Cherry loves to cook and spend time with her family. As well, she loves yoga and is currently learning to play golf.
I don't accept ‘good enough' and love a challenge - so I partner with clients to provide creative solutions that help them meet their evolving estate planning and insurance needs. For Chris, trust is everything. He recognizes that trust can only be established once it has been built and requires him to excel personally and professionally. He's made a career of building strong relationships by ensuring he never takes anything for granted and always delivers on his promises. Chris provides first-class service by consistently bringing product knowledge, informed support, and most importantly, new ideas to address your unique needs. Having joined the financial industry in 2001, Chris spent many years working for one of Canada's most prominent life insurance companies. Seeking to improve and maintain his professional knowledge, Chris has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS®), and Elder Planning Counselor (EPC®) designations.
Job Titles:
- Premier Banking Advisor, RBC Royal Bank
Working as a single point of contact, Eric partners with all Investment Advisors and Investment Counsellors across the Greater Toronto Area, primarily supporting RBC Wealth Management's Richmond Hill and Scarborough branches. Eric speaks fluently Mandarin to support all Asian Market Wealth Management clients as per their needs.
Eric brings strong experience in financial planning, credit planning and wealth management from the past 9 years in financial industry. Eric joined RBC Wealth Management as a Financial Planner, Investment and Retirement Planner and have been working as a Financial Advisor before becoming Premier Banking Advisor. He has been working with RBC Private Wealth Management partners closely to deliver high end client experiences and exceptional advice.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from York University and a Specialized Business Diploma from Centennial College. He also holds professional certification including Canadian Security Course and Certificate in Financial Service Advice.
Eric was born in China and moved to Toronto in 2008. He is currently living in Markham with his wife and daughter. Eric enjoys being active by playing basketball and hiking, as well as spending time with his family and traveling to different countries.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Branch Operations Manager
Job Titles:
- Vice - President, High Net Worth Planning Services, RBC Family Office Services
Madison is proficient in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Madison is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds a Master of Management and Professional Accounting (MMPA) degree from the University of Toronto. She has completed the CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Course and Indirect Tax Course. Madison is also a Session Leader and a Facilitator for CPA Ontario's Professional Education Program and CPA In-depth Tax Course.
Job Titles:
- Estate Consultant
- Will & Estate Consultant, RBC Family Office Services
Joanne obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Victoria, Canada. She was called to the Ontario Bar and is a member of good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management, Joanne has had a rich and varied career working in both large and small firms in private practice as well as working for a number of years as in-house counsel for a large international technology company. In the last few years in private practice, Joanne specialized in the areas of will and estate planning, estate administration, trust planning, and family business succession planning.
As a Wills and Estate Consultant, Joanne provides comprehensive estate planning services to clients.
Job Titles:
- CA, MMPA / Financial Planning Specialist, RBC Family Office Services
- Chartered Professional Accountant
Karen is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She graduated with a Master in Management and Professional Accounting from the University of Toronto and has completed all three levels of the CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Course.
Job Titles:
- Advisor
- Associate
- Member of the Strauss Rom Strategic Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities
Koh has been a core member of the Strauss Rom Strategic Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities for over 10 years. His key responsibilities include Client Relations and Portfolio Implementation/Maintenance within our Discretionary Portfolio Management program. As an Associate Advisor, Koh is responsible for many of our valued clients, preparing individually tailored investment proposals and conducting portfolio reviews. He is also a member of the Investment Committee. Koh holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Toronto and is a CFA Charterholder.
Kristin began her financial services career in RBC retail banking, and now has more than 15 years of experience in the industry, with a strong background supervising front-end operations and client relations.
A key member of our team since 2019, Kristin is a detail-oriented people person who may be your first point of contact for day-to-day inquiries and other questions.
With her extensive administrative and client-service skills, Kristin works closely with Melissa handling such tasks as account administration, making wire and cash transfers, preparing documentation, and providing online assistance to clients.
Away from work, Kristin enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring her local neighbourhood.
Job Titles:
- Senior Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor
Mel immigrated to Canada from South Africa in 2001. He has worked in the investment, insurance and financial service industries for more than 30 years. As a fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries, Mel brings with him a very unique understanding of risk management as it applies to accumulating wealth and protecting assets. Mel specializes in developing customized investment portfolios and insurance solutions for high net worth individuals, companies and foundations, using advanced risk management techniques.
Mel prides himself in getting to know his clients and gaining an understanding of their particular financial and wealth management needs. He is passionate about providing them a sense of security and comfort in knowing that their wealth and their legacies can grow and be protected for generations to come.
Mel has been married for 25 years and enjoys spending time with his family, wife and 4 children.
Melissa provides timely and professional service to help you manage your account and address your inquiries. She also handles our team's various administrative needs. She has been working with RBC Dominion Securities since 2015 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Peter is an accomplished Branch Director who has made a measurable impact at RBC Wealth Management. As the leader of the Richmond Hill branch, he directs the activities of 42 Investment Advisors who manage a remarkable 12 billion dollars in client assets. He is widely recognized for his ability to provide leadership, coaching and supervision to his team, with a focus on profitability, growing market share and building referral partnerships.
Driven, dynamic and deeply committed to his clients, Peter spearheads a team of professional Wealth Advisors who deliver an exceptional client experience for all aspects of their financial needs, combining a full wealth management focus with a disciplined investment management approach. Under his guidance, the team has developed a reputation for delivering outstanding results and providing clients with unparalleled guidance and support.
With over 30 years of experience in the Wealth Management industry, Peter has a proven track record of success. He Joined RBC Dominion Securities as an Investment Advisor in 2002. In 2003, he was named to the branch management team for the Toronto Plaza Branch, beginning a long string of successful management roles that has included Toronto Brookfield Place, Don Mills, Yonge and Bloor, and now Richmond Hill.
Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities, Peter spent 7 years as an Investment Advisor at Wood Gundy and before that was an Institutional Repo and Equity Lending Trader with Wood Gundy. He is widely respected for his deep industry knowledge, keen insights, and exceptional communication skills. In his free time, Peter enjoys hiking, golfing, and spending time with his family.
With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to excellence, Peter is an outstanding leader who provides his Investment Advisors with the highest level of service and guidance. His passion for the industry and his dedication to his staff make him an invaluable asset to RBC Dominion Securities and the Richmond Hill community.
Sunil was born in Kenya and came to Canada at a young age. He is a highly accredited investment professional, having earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business and a the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities, Sunil spent 11 years in the investment strategy group of another major Canadian brokerage, rising from Canadian equities specialist to the head of the group, and finally to the team's macro strategist. His focus was on providing asset and sector allocation strategy to Investment Advisors and their clients. In addition to being a member of the stock selection sub-committee, he also chaired the Asset Allocation committee. With the Strauss Rom Strategic Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities, Sunil is the head of investment strategy and lead portfolio manager for the team.
Yvonne brings extensive knowledge in capital markets to our team - particularly her 15+ years of experience in equity trading.
She works with Koh in the preparation of reports for portfolio reviews and executes trades for the team. Yvonne is responsible for tax package preparation and coordinating with Joel Cuperfain, Estate Planning Specialist of RBC Wealth Management Financial Services, our partner who provides insurance expertise and tax-efficient estate planning solutions.