Our Partners
Colin Biblow, CFP
Vice-President & Estate Planning Specialist, RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc.
"I'm here to get to know you and learn what matters most."
For Colin, it's not about focusing on money but rather on making it work the way you want. It's about seeing your family and business properly protected. It's knowing that he is there to help alleviate stress related to financial worry.
Colin is driven to provide the best financial advice that aligns with your wealth goals and objectives. A firm believer that there is a need to keep conversations fluid and ongoing ensures he provides you with estate planning advice and insurance-based solutions that address your needs.
Married with 2 daughters and busy chasing after 2 dogs, Colin's happiest being with those he loves. His Prairie upbringing instilled the value of family and to be grateful for life's simple things. "I'm here. I want to help others and I'm always willing to do more."
As a Premier Banking Advisor for Saskatchewan, Brenda 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 33 years' experience in financial services with RBC, Brenda is respected by her clients, peers and the industry, and has received top performer recognition.
Brenda is committed to giving back to the community and is highly active as a volunteer with several local organizations, namely MS Walk, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Regina Food Bank and United Way.
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Brenda resides in Regina. When she is not hard at work with her clients, you will find her camping, spending time with family, friends and her dog, Toby.
As a Private Banker with RBC Wealth Management, Dale Gareau provides comprehensive wealth management and financing strategies to high-net-worth business owners, executives, professionals and their families in Regina and Southern Saskatchewan.
Mr. Gareau's career spans over 25 years in financial services industry. Beginning as a Personal Account Manager with RBC Royal Bank, he moved on to become Commercial Account Manager providing business banking solutions to healthcare and business professional clients. He continued his career as a Branch Manager for the Albert and 25th Street branch of RBC Royal Bank in Regina. He has worked in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Winnipeg and Regina, which has added tremendous exposure to all types of industries.
Now in the Regina Private Banking office, Mr. Gareau works closely with his clients to provide seamless, unparalleled wealth management. He creates tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professionals, executives and their families. Through RBC he partners with specialists in Canada and in key markets worldwide to provide a complete range of complementary services, from sophisticated credit solutions, to estate and philanthropic strategies, to domestic and international trust services.
Mr. Gareau holds the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation, which helps him in creating financial plans for his clients, as well as Specialist in Financial Counseling (SFC). He has also completed the Associate, Institute of Canadian Bankers program through the Canadian Securities Institute. Together this education has prepared him for a variety of clients' needs.
Originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Mr. Gareau is involved with numerous RBC charitable causes and has chaired several RBC community and internal events. Outside of the office, he enjoys golf, the outdoors, travelling and public speaking.
Audrey Miller is a registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience counselling individuals and families on health and rehabilitation. She is the founder and Managing Director of Elder Caring Inc. a consulting firm that provides direct care management services to seniors, their caregivers and families.
In addition to her consultation services, Audrey is a trusted advisor educating professionals in the legal and financial communities about ageing issues and the needs of caregivers. She is the author of hundreds of articles and blogs and shares her expertise on her website www.eldercaring.ca. She also has several videos available on the eCaring Channel.
About Elder Caring Inc.
Elder Caring Inc. is a national care management company established by Audrey Miller in 2004 with a mission to help improve the living situation of older Canadians and make recommendations about living well, at home or in assisted living settings. Elder Caring Inc. is comprised of a team of experts in Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other allied health professions with years of experience providing care management while working with the disabled, older adults, their families and caregivers. Understanding that access to elder care services can reduce stress and improve the well-being of older individuals, the consultants at Elder Caring Inc. help families navigate the health care system, assess and access resources and in some cases, act as an advocate for the individual.
The Wellness Binder™
Audrey is well-known for her Wellness Binder™ which the Financial Post deemed “A Planning Tool With A Difference”. This binder catalogues health, personal and caring information and serves as a reference for caregivers who may need to make decisions on behalf of someone who is vulnerable or incapacitated.
Tim has been working in the financial services industry since 1992 both as an advisor and financial planning specialist, where he assisted advisors with providing high-quality financial planning services to their high-net-worth clients.
Prior to joining RBC, he was a Financial Advisor offering investment and insurance solutions while providing comprehensive financial planning guidance and advice to successful executives, farmers, business owners, professionals and other high net worth individuals. Tim’s extensive expertise and experience helps clients address all areas of financial planning.
Tim is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and was awarded a Fellowship designation in 2012 by CGA Canada. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter — CLU (a wealth transfer and estate planning designation).
Avideh Parent is an experienced lawyer with a strong commitment to educating people on the importance of estate planning. Avideh is a frequent presenter on Wills and Estates for organizations such as the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, Next Step Continuing Education, and the Edmonton Community Foundation. Avideh also has been featured on Global TV, Shaw TV, and various financial education websites.
Avideh received her undergraduate degree from Carleton University and went to Law School at the University of Alberta. In 2001 she was called to the Alberta Bar and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta. Avideh holds the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, granted through the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Prior to joining RBC in 2012, she devoted her law practice to Wills, Estate Planning, and Estate Administration.
Avideh is also very active in the Latin dance community, and enjoys travelling the world to perform and compete with her husband in salsa dance competitions.
Avideh has been a member of the following organizations:
- Wills & Estates Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association;
- Elder Law Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association;
- Edmonton Estate Planning Council;
- Oliver Centre Board of Directors.