Our Wealth Management Specialists

Nelly holds a Master’s of Business Law from Université Paris 1 (Panthéon- Sorbonne), and a D.E.S.S. in International Business Law from Université Paris Descartes.She received her financial planner designation from the Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF) in 2004.

Nelly has over 15 years of experience as a financial planner. Before joining RBC, Nelly worked with financial advisors’ clients to optimize their financial position and wealth by creating strategic action plans customized to their needs.

Stéphane began his career in the financial services industry in 1997 as a Financial Security Advisor. Intent on helping his peers succeed, he was promoted to a management role in 1999. Over the years, he has taken on ever-increasing responsibilities. Specializing in estate planning solutions, Stéphane is proficient at proposing and implementing innovative and effective tax solutions in response to a variety of wealth management needs. He designs personalized, insurance-based solutions, both for individuals and corporations, to help increase their net value, reduce the tax burden and protect wealth by relying on insurance solutions including life, living benefits and life annuity products. Stéphane is also able to assist you in setting up your policies to ensure that your wealth is transferred to your heirs according to your wishes.

Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management, Joseph Di Niro began his career as a Notary in private practice at a notarial firm in Montreal. During this period, Joseph developed an expertise in Will and estate planning and also acquired specialized knowledge in estate settlements and non-contentious matters. To further his knowledge in the field of taxation, Joseph later joined a multinational accounting organization, where he specialized in tax planning for individual and corporate clients.

Member of the Board of Notaries of the Province of Quebec (Chambre des Notaires du Québec) since 2010, Joseph obtained his Notarial Law Degree(D.D.N.) from Université de Montréal in 2009, after having obtained his Bachelor of Law LL.B.) from the Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in 2007. Joseph is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Sherbrooke.

As a private banker, Marie-Josée advises high net worth clients with more complex structures and financial needs. With experience in business, finance and financial planning, Marie-Josée provides sound advice and solutions that meet her clients' objectives.

Marie-Josée is particularly knowledgeable about the needs of health care professionals, senior executives and entrepreneurs. She uses her skills in both accounting and financial planning to provide relevant advice. She actively participates with clients and partners in developing effective financial planning and wealth management strategies.

Marie-Josée possesses both a financial planner and chartered professional accountant designation. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.

Thanks to her experience, Marie-Josée coordinates a team of specialists and ensures things are done in a timely manner. Through RBC Wealth Management, clients have access to a complete range of experts to effectively structure their personal finances.

Having worked with entrepreneurs for many years, Marie-Josée is well versed in the dynamics and needs of business people. She easily handles all aspects of financial and tax planning, estate planning and retirement planning.

With more than 25 years of loyal service at RBC, Carole Gherlenda assumed the position of Private Banker in Quebec City in 2010. Having gained eight years' experience in human resource management, she appreciates the personal contact that her new position dedicated to high net worth clients affords. Her background as Account Manager, Business Financial Services in large urban centres has helped prepare her to provide effective advice to business people who benefit from RBC Private Banking services.

Working as a Financial Planner since 2002, Ms. Gherlenda has a Master in Business Administration (MBA). The development and wealth management of a small group of clients suits her perfectly; in fact, in addition to providing a personalized service, she is able to focus on her clients' individual needs and consider all aspects of their lives, be it family, business, succession, or other matters. “I enjoy visiting my clients in their own environment to better understand their needs. This way, everyone benefits from the best services available, from the more simple daily banking solutions to the more sophisticated and intricate planning solutions based on their personal situation.”

Ms. Gherlenda coordinates a number of specialized services with experts to whom she refers in all circumstances. This reflects the true strength of RBC Private Banking—offering a single point of reference for the latest services and advice most suited to the client's profile. “We work together with the right people to identify the most appropriate solution for each of our clients.”

Wealth management calls for comprehensive expertise to provide an exceptional service, one that makes the clients' lives so much easier. “We are part of our clients' business entourage, and sometimes even their families! Trust is something we earn. We are therefore always available, making sure our clients can count on our support every day.” Carole Gherlenda's passion for human relations is her key motivating factor.

En sa qualité de banquière privée à RBC Gestion de patrimoine, Banque privée Myriam Robitaille offre des stratégies globales de gestion de patrimoine et de financement à des propriétaires d'entreprise, à des cadres et à des membres de profession libérale fortunés, ainsi qu'aux membres de leur famille.

Établie à Lévis, Myriam s'occupe des besoins souvent complexes en matière de services bancaires, de crédit et de gestion de patrimoine d'un nombre restreint de clients de Québec, Chaudière Appalaches, Saguenay et Trois-Rivières à qui elle offre des solutions bancaires et financières intégrées et personnalisées.

Au besoin, elle peut consulter des spécialistes de RBC afin d'élaborer avec eux une gamme complète de solutions complémentaires de gestion de placements, de planification successorale et de legs, et de fiducie nationale et internationale, de même que des stratégies complexes de crédit et de levier financier, de manière à aider chaque client à atteindre ses objectifs à court et à long termes.

Myriam tire profit de sa vaste expérience des relations clientèle dans le cadre de ses fonctions de banquière privée. Elle compte 20 années d'expérience à RBC, où elle a occupé divers rôles au sein du service financier aux particuliers ainsi que des services commerciaux.

Elle détient un baccalauréat en psychologie organisationnelle avec spécialisation en administration des affaires de l'Université de Sherbrooke. Elle détient aussi une maîtrise en administration. Elle a continué de parfaire ses connaissances et son expertise grâce à l'obtention des principaux titres professionnels sectoriels reconnus, notamment celui de Maître en administration. De plus, elle détient son titre de Représentante en fonds de pension, RPA.

Dans ses loisirs, Myriam aime toujours passer du temps dehors avec les enfants, apprendre, aider sa communauté, le camping et la méditation.