Melissa obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University in 1999 and earned her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Victoria in 2007. She was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 2008.
Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management, Melissa practiced law in Vancouver and specialized in estate planning and estate administration as well as small business corporate and commercial matters. Melissa assisted clients with a range of estate planning matters including drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements as well as matters related to the administration of an estate, including applications for Letters Probate and Letters of Administration. Melissa also assisted clients with matters relating to a variety of corporate transactions including incorporations, corporate reorganizations, corporate financing, share and asset purchase and sale transactions as well as the drafting of various corporate commercial documents including shareholder agreements and partnership agreements.
Melissa is a member of the Canadian Bar Association Wills and Trusts Section (Vancouver).
Melissa’s role with RBC Wealth Management is to work with you and your advisor to review and/or structure your Will, estate and trust matters to ensure that your plan is organized in an effective and tax-efficient manner.
Grace在2000年從卑詩大學 (University of British Columbia) 取得文學學士 學位，並在2003年畢業於達爾豪西法學院 (Dalhousie Law School)。她在 2004年獲得卑詩省律師資格。
在加盟RBC之前，Grace在溫哥華從事執業律師，專長於遺產策劃和遺產管 理。不久之前，Grace曾在一個醫院基金會工作，為該慈善機構提供有關法 律事務的建議，以及為其捐助者提供有關慈善捐贈的意見。
Grace是加拿大律師協會遺囑和信託組別和慈善機構組別的成員。她會講流 利廣東話和普通話。
Grace很高興能與您和您的顧問攜手合作，為您策劃一個高效和具稅務效益 的遺產計劃。
管理财富甚为繁复，但有我们助您一同规划，就能化繁为简。
与您的税务及法务专家通力合作，是Carey的专长。身为特许专业会计师（Chartered Professional Accountant）和信托及遗产规划师（Trust & Estate Practitioner）的他，在加拿大领先的人寿保险公司的税务和遗产规划部门从业多年，深谙在制定财富管理计划时，有许多事项需要周全考量。
Carey专注于为企业主和高净值家庭量身定制以保险为本，且极具税务效益的理财方案。他能简化复杂的问题，帮助客户全面了解财务状况并照顾其所需，让他们安心放心。
热爱户外运动的Carey, 也非常重视家庭生活。您总能在高尔夫球场上，看到他与妻子和两个女儿的身影。此外，Carey曾为许多业内刊物撰稿，也时常受邀举办英文、普通话及粤语讲座。
Darren Bank, CPA, CA, TEP
Vice-President, High Net Worth Planning Services, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
Darren specializes in tax and estate planning for high net worth families.
Prior to joining RBC, Darren was a tax partner with a national accounting and advisory firm where he focused on providing tax planning services to high net worth families and shareholders of privately held businesses. Darren guided clients through many of the complex personal and corporate issues faced by high net worth families and business owners by developing strategies for wealth preservation and tax minimization, the transfer of wealth to the next generation, and estate and succession planning.
Darren, together with your primary RBC advisor, helps you explore succession, tax, retirement and estate planning issues you face as a high net worth client. Darren specializes in tax and estate planning for business owners and high net worth families.
Darren is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant and has completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Course, the Corporate Reorganization Course and the Tax Planning for the Owner Manager Course. Darren is a TEP designated member of STEP (The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation. Darren is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
As the Will and Estate Advisor for the Vancouver and Okanagan regions, Rick brings an approach to estate planning that centers on understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client, working collaboratively with both the client and their trusted advisors to help craft a comprehensive, effective estate plan that meets their particular needs.
A graduate of Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a law degree from the University of Victoria. He is currently a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Wills and Estates Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association (BC), and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Rick joined RBC Royal Trust from private practice and brings over 15 years of experience as a full time estate planning lawyer with a downtown Vancouver law firm. He has extensive experience dealing with all facets of personal estate planning, including wealth preservation, asset protection, income splitting and tax minimization issues. During that time, Rick also dealt with court appointed committees for incapacitated individuals, and matters arising from the administration and wind up of estates.
Whether clients hope to protect a disabled heir, incorporate succession planning for their business, address the unique concerns arising from second spouses and blended families, minimize family conflicts, or deal with beneficiaries or assets that are situated outside of Canada, Rick can help craft a tailored estate plan that meets their individual needs.
The combination of his professional expertise and his commitment to provide practical solutions makes Rick an invaluable resource for both clients and their financial advisors.
As a Premier Banking Advisor for Vancouver, Debby Tay 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 9 years' of experience in financial services at RBC, Debby is respected by her clients, her peers and the industry, and has received top performer recognition. Debby is committed to giving back to her community and hosts fundraising campaigns for BC Children Hospital and the Food Bank. She also volunteers as an administrative assistant for the Growing Chefs.
Born and raised in Malaysia, Debby relocated to Canada in 2008 to complete her undergraduate degree. She now holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University.
Debby currently resides in the Lower Mainland with her husband. When she is not hard at work for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her family and travelling to different places. Debby is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.