WEALTH - Key Persons
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:
- Vice - President, High Net Worth Planning Services, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
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, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
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.
Upon graduating from the University of Toronto in 2016 with a BA in Economics, Johnathan has since worked with RBC. He has completed the CSC, CPH, and is currently studying for the options trading exam. He is responsible for all of the team's trading and staying on top of all operational tasks. He also serves as the main point of contact for client inquiries.
Job Titles:
- CA, CFP, TEP, MMPA / Financial Planning Specialist, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
- 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:
- Branch Operations Manager
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.
Job Titles:
- CA, CFP, TEP, FEA, CLU / Vice President and Financial Planning Specialist, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
- Chartered Professional Accountant
Ryan is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). He has completed the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada's In-Depth Tax Course and holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wilfrid Laurier University with a major in Accounting. He is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, Family Enterprise Canada, and The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (Canada).
In his previous role as a tax manager at one of the global major accounting firms, Ryan specialized in providing tax planning services to high-net-worth families, private businesses, estates, trusts and partnerships. His work focused on tax minimization strategies and reorganizations.
Ryan's role is to work with and support your advisor in preparing and presenting your Compass Financial Plan and to identify and assess any related financial planning concerns you may have.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Branch Administrator
- Assistant Branch Administrator / Sapphire
Job Titles:
- Investment Advisor
- CIM / Investment Advisor
Tim uses a needs-based approach to create and manage portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts and foundations. Most of his clients have or are building multi-generational wealth. He helps families transition assets and portfolios to the next generation. His focus on slowly building financial literacy and competency among adult children and grandchildren has helped many families protect and grow their financial resources. He also works with Capital Markets groups to create structures that give clients exposure to a particular market or view with reduced risk and improved income. He utilizes a financial planning approach, which helps clients align their investment objectives with their goals.
In addition to his 10+ years at RBC Dominion Securities and Nesbitt Burns prior to that, Tim has a BSc from Queen's University and has obtained the advanced designation of Chartered Investment Manager (CIM).