Robyn, together with your primary RBC advisor, helps you explore succession, tax, retirement and estate planning issues you face as a high-net-worth client.

Prior to joining RBC, Robyn acquired her expertise in estates, trusts and succession planning in both private practice and with a major trust company, practicing law in Toronto for 8 years with an emphasis on trusts, estates, succession, planning for incapacity and charities law, and as a will and estate consultant for a well-known Canadian trust company. In 2001, Robyn joined RBC, assisting clients with their overall tax and estate planning, and in 2011, assumed her present position, specializing in assisting high-net-worth clients with their succession, tax, retirement and estate planning.

Robyn obtained her law degree from Osgoode Hall in 1991, and she was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1993. She has completed her in-depth tax courses, levels 1 and 2, as well as the Advanced Tax Issues for the Owner Managed Business Course and the Corporate Reorganizations Course. She has co-authored two books, “Drafting Wills in Ontario: A Lawyer’s Practical Guide” and “Drafting Wills in Canada: A Lawyer’s Practical Guide”.

In addition, Robyn was an instructor at the Estate and Trust Bar Admission Course at the Law Society of Upper Canada.She is an active member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has obtained the STEP Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising.

As a Will & Estate Consultant, Carol Dalgado provides comprehensive estate planning services to clients.

Carol graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Western Ontario and went on to obtain her Master of Laws (Trusts) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds the designation of TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Estate Planning Council (Toronto), the Estate Practitioners’ Group and STEP.

Carol has held various roles within the estate and trust industry in which she has provided guidance on estate, trust and incapacity planning, administration and litigation issues. Carol worked in private practice for over ten years before joining RBC Wealth Management in 2015.

Maria Ivanova joined the financial industry in 2007 as a dedicated and client-centered Advisor. She has gained a strong understanding of client needs and comprehensive knowledge of personal and small business banking products and services. Prior to joining the RBC Wealth Management team, she has held different positions including Client Advisor, Banking Advisor and Deputy Branch Manager.

As a Premier Advisor with RBC Wealth Management, Maria Ivanova provides banking and credit solutions for select high net worth individuals and their families. Acting as a single point of contact, she partners with Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the region and provides personalized service, and tailored advice to efficiently manage their day-to-day banking needs.

Maria brings an extensive background in client relationship management to her role as a Premier Banker. With 10 years of experience in financial services with RBC, Maria is respected by her clients and industry peers, and has received numerous awards and recognition. She graduated with a diploma in Accounting and possesses as master's degree in Finance. Maria also holds the following professional designations: Investment Funds in Canada, Personal Financial Services Advice, Personal and Family Financial Planning.

Away from the office, Maria is quite busy at home with her two daughters. Maria is also a community activist and volunteers at Ronald McDonald house and Salvation Army. She actively supports newcomers and newly graduated students by career coaching on LinkedIn. Maria loves spending time with her family and friends. She frequently travels and enjoys visiting new places.