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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.

"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 Senior Trust Advisor, Daryl Lindsay is responsible for managing a complex book of accounts, working with individuals, families and businesses to provide customized estate, trust and incapacity solutions. He has been serving clients throughout Manitoba, Southern Saskatchewan and Northwestern Ontario for more than seven years. Whether it is helping someone to settle an estate, establishing a trust to ensure the successful transfer of family assets, or arranging to assist with the administration and responsibilities for a power of attorney, Daryl can help.

A graduate of TAFE – University of Southern Sydney with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting, Daryl has continued to deepen his knowledge with key industry designations including the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) and the Accredited Derivative Advisor (ADA) designations and, most recently, the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, which affords him membership in the Association of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Daryl is well known within the local estate and trust industry and delivers well-balanced advice by staying abreast of product, industry, investment, tax and legislative developments. With a career focused on building client relationships, he is dedicated to providing assistance in the preservation, management and transfer of wealth between generations by providing solutions to implement clients’ estate and trust plans.

Faisal specializes in tax and estate planning for high net worth families.

Prior to joining RBC, Faisal was a tax senior manager with a mid-size accounting and advisory firm, as well as with a multi-national accounting firm. Faisal’s expertise includes tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals and families, professionals, and business owners.

Faisal is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and his educational background includes the completion of the CICA’s in-depth tax course (Level I, II and III), a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Victoria, and a Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. He is also a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.