When everything matters: it is Noel who gets the call for the most critical situations and complex clients.
With over 25 years' experience in the financial services industry, Noel is different because of what he calls Science and Simplicity. As a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries he has extensive technical knowledge to share, yet advisors and clients alike remark how simply he articulates the most complex issues. These skills are what lead people to call Noel and his team when everything matters.
With the vision to be a world leader in providing life insurance solutions for affluent families and an intense enthusiasm for work, it is Noel's zest for life that sets him apart. He has a habit of grabbing the mic, a passion for extreme sports and a belief that the best can be even better.
Ana's reputation is built on the outstanding level of service she provides. Motivated by a strong desire to help clients achieve their wealth goals, her focus as an Estate Planning Specialist is to build trust and loyalty first rather than only helping with a snapshot of their financial situations.
Driven to make an impact, Ana emphasizes building strong relationships and spends time making sure people are heard while addressing their concerns. She identifies and recommends the right solutions to meet both current and future lifestyle needs while minimizing risk to their existing wealth.
Ana joined the financial services industry in 2006 after receiving her degree from Concordia University in Mathematics and Statistics (BA). It was there that her analytical side and attention to detail flourished and shone. Ana is passionate about sports and a devoted fan of her hometown team, the Montreal Canadiens.
Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management, Michael Neudorf specialized in personal, estate and corporate planning for clients in a national law firm. In particular, Michael focused on providing tailor-made service to clients by assisting them in navigating through personal and legal issues in the most tax-efficient manner.
Michael obtained his Bachelor of Law (LL.B) in 2015 from the University of Montreal and was called to the Barreau du Quebec in 2016. Michael also holds a B.A. from McGill University in Political Science and History. In continuing his studies, Michael is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Sherbrooke.
Michael is an active member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Association de planification fiscale et financière, the International Fiscal Association and the Canadian Bar Association.
As the Will and Estate Advisor for the Quebec region, Sabrina Silvano provides estate settlement strategies and solutions for clients and their families.
Sabrina works collaboratively with clients, their families and their trusted professionals in order to develop personalized multi-generational estate plans incorporating wills, testamentary and inter vivos trusts, and Protection Mandates. Through this process, she helps families ensure the protection of their patrimony and facilitates its smooth transfer to the next generation.
Sabrina is a highly leveraged resource to the Quebec region team providing insights and advice related to the ever changing laws on estate and trust structures. Her technical expertise complements her skill in managing the complexities of family dynamics. She brings a compassionate, expert perspective that is welcomed by families who may be struggling with the difficult decisions that often accompany estate planning, whether it’s protecting an heir with a disability, providing for children from a previous union, minimizing family conflict or dealing with beneficiaries or assets that are situated outside of Canada.
Fully bilingual, Sabrina holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in North American Common Law from the University of Montreal and is a member of the Quebec Bar.
As a Premier Banking Advisor for the Montreal market, Cristina Craciun works as a single point of contact, providing banking and credit solutions for select clients of Wealth Management Canada and their families. Partnering with Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the region, she provides personalized service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day to day banking needs.
With more than 12 years of experience in financial services, including more than 9 years with RBC, Cristina has held various advisory roles including a role of senior advisor in personal banking. She is recognized for her ability to give sound advice to high-net-worth clients such as doctors, professionals and business owners and to surround herself with different partners within RBC for an excellent customer experience.
Cristina is committed to giving back to her community and has volunteered for the Ronald McDonald House of Montreal, Light the Night Walk (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada), and several other charity and community events organized by RBC. She also organised financial literacy seminars for ERS a not-for-profit that supports English speaking unemployed people to integrate into the Quebec work environment.
Born in Romania, Cristina holds a Bachelor in Law and Public Administration, major in Public Administration from the University of Economics and Law, Romania. She speaks fluent French, English, and Romanian.
Cristina currently resides in the Montreal area and spends her spare time with her family and friends, playing tennis, reading, and listening to music. She also enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures.
As a Premier Banking Advisor for the Montreal market, Suvra Das works as a single point of contact, providing personal banking and credit solutions for select clients of Wealth Management Canada and their families. Partnering with Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the region of Montreal, he provides personalized service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day to day banking needs.
With more than 13 years of experience in both personal and business financial services with RBC, Suvra is respected among his clients, industry peers, and has been well recognized in the organization for his contribution. Born in Asia and residing in greater Montreal area for the last 22 years, Suvra is committed to giving back to his community, and contributes to raising funds yearly at the ISKCON Montreal temple for the purpose of the distribution of free vegetarian meals.
He currently resides in the Montreal West Island area with his wife and young son. He is passionate about the electric vehicle industry. Suvra fluently speaks; French, English, Bengali and Hindi.
“Working on your behalf, while you focus on what matters most”
As a Private Banker at RBC Wealth Management, Valentina seeks to create an individually tailored experience for her high-net-worth clients. Her philosophy revolves around establishing strong interpersonal relationships with her clients and their families, in an effort to provide an enriching customer journey. As a graduate from the Free University of Design in Italy, Valentina brings forth a keen attention to detail while architecting the perfect financial review for her clients. Moreover, driven by collaboration, Valentina brings together a diverse group of external experts and internal RBC partners thereby providing her clients with a comprehensive personalized suites of services; including sophisticated day-to-day banking, financial and estate planning, flexible lending and credit solutions.
“While offering financial solutions, I am fulfilling my passion of helping others and establishing long term relationships. I am dedicated to my client's needs and ensure that their goals and objectives are at the forefront of my advice”.
As a Private Banker since 2005, Vera Kurkdjian brings over 15 years of financial services experience and extensive expertise to her role. She provides comprehensive banking, complex credit and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth entrepreneurs, executives and professionals, along with their families and their businesses, throughout the greater Montreal area.
As a trusted advisor to her clients, Ms. Kurkdjian facilitates access to customized solutions including tax and retirement planning, complex credit structures and sophisticated levels of banking and cash management needs. When needed, she will partner with a broad range of specialists across RBC to deliver investment management, Will and estate planning, commercial banking, business succession planning and trust structures to meet both the domestic and international needs of her clients. In recognition of her dedication and outstanding service and advice delivery to her clients, she has been named a member of the RBC Wealth Management, Private Banking Executive Council since 2012.
Ms. Kurkdjian holds a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University, majoring in accounting, and the designation of Financial Planner through the Institut Québecois de Planification Financière.
Committed to educating young people on financial literacy and the importance of sound money management, Ms. Kurkdjian takes time outside of work to help mentor young people starting their adult lives and careers. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her family.