Family business succession planning
Donna and Norm are ready for the next step of their wealth journey. Find out how a custom business succession plan helped this family transition their business into a well-funded retirement.
[Norm] When I was in high school what they had in my yearbook was most unlikely to succeed and in a way I kind of laughed it off and from that day on I said just wait and see.
[Norm and Donna built a successful company over the past 25 years]
[Now it was time to pass it on]
We thought that's the easiest thing to do was to pass on to family.
[Donna] We have two children, and we had no concept of how to do this in a fair way to respect both girls when they had different goals.
When you have a business and you’re trying to bring it over to the family, you've got family dynamics involved in a business decision and that really a struggle.
When we first started out we were with Denise at the branch level. Denise helped us as much as she possibly could.
[Denise Parkes, CFP, PFP. Financial Planner. Royal Mutual Funds Inc.]
In order to retire when you're self-employed you either close the business, you sell the business, you give it to a family member. It's very difficult.
[Norm] And that's when she brought Bruce and Sandra on board.
[Bruce R. Wannamaker, CFA, CIM. Vice-President and Investment Counsellor. RBC Phillips, Hager and North Investment Counsel Inc. RBC Wealth Management]
[Sandra J. Stewart, CFA. Investment Counsellor RBC Phillips, Hager and North Investment Counsel Inc. RBC Wealth Management]
[Sandra] It's more than just their finances. It's their family histories, and their family dynamics, and their values, and their hopes and dreams, and it's much more important than numbers on a page.
[Bruce] The investments are always a corner stone of what we do and we continue to do that with them. But one of the things Donna said to us off the start was she wanted to have peace at the dinner table at Christmas every year, and so that's one thing we've never lost sight of.
[Donna] Everything has happened around this table.
[Photograph of Norm, Donna, and RBC employees standing in front of a dining room table]
We got all these brains around our table, sitting here trying to work on our problem, our situation focused on us.
[Norm] They come up with answers or they will find the answers.
There's just no way we could have accomplished this without the wealth management team. I mean we'd never be this far.
[Ryan Knipfel, CA, CFP. Financial Planning Specialist. RBC Wealth Management]
[Ryan] Often with business owners we’ll talk a little different options, sale of operating companies, sale of holding companies, what the income tax implications of the two different options could be, things like estate freezes.
[Donna] Ryan did a very in-depth analysis of our financial position, and then they brought Murray in.
[Murray A. Shapiro, LL.B., TEP. Vice-President, High Net Worth Planning Services. RBC Wealth Management]
[Murray] Our role high net-worth planning is to help assess the needs, help get the vision sorted, a plan that looks like we can achieve the vision, and then to bring in the players either internally or externally to make that all happen.
[Donna] We definitely hit some speed bumps, but they have taken us by the hand and gone through every step with us.
[Murray] We're going to probably have to be looking at a third-party sale and there's only so far, I can take that but now there’s James.
[James Wong, CA, CBV. Vice-President, High Net Worth Planning Services. RBC Wealth Management]
[James] My role was to help them understand. First of all, your business is valuable. It's extremely saleable and that you do have options. So, I went through the whole process of not just helping them understand the value of the company, but certainly what is the process if they were to sell the company to a third party, what that process looks like.
[Norm] I just cannot say enough about this team and what they've done for me, what they've done for Donna.
[Donna] They make sure that at the end of the day we're getting what we want. We’re taking care of our family and we get to retire peacefully with the kids and that's that's all we want.
That's all we wanted.
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[Financial Planning – High Net Worth Planning – Business Planning – Investment Management]
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This video is provided by RBC Wealth Management for informational purposes only. The comments contained in this video are general in nature, and do not constitute legal, investment, trust, estate, accounting or tax advice. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.*, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, The Royal Trust Company, RBC PH&N Investment Counsel Inc., RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc. are affiliated corporate entities and member companies of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. *Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Please visit www.rbc.com/legal/ for further information on the entities that are member companies of RBC Wealth Management. ®/TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license. © 2021 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.
Consolidating assets for a secure, successful retirement
Jean-Pierre and Sharon are ready for the next step of their wealth journey – retirement. Find out how consolidating their assets and a custom financial plan helped this family feel secure and excited about their new life.
[After successful careers Jean-Pierre and Sharon have entered retirement.]
[This is their story.]
[Jean-Pierre and Sharon Recently retired – RBC Wealth Management Clients]
[Jean-Pierre:] For me, it's very easy. In retirement what I want to do, I want to do- what I want to do, when I want to do it. That’s it.
And obviously financial security is key.
[Sharon:] We wanted to know that our finances were being handled properly, while looked after.
[Jean-Pierre:] And at that time, I was dealing with four different financial institutions. So, I decided to consolidate everything within one.
Since we decided to consolidate our financial affairs, we're taking full advantage of every service.
[Bryan Stephens, CFA, MBA, CFP, TEP Investment Counselor RBC Phillips Hager and North Investment Counsel Inc.]
[Bryan Stephens:] They were looking at consolidating things. They didn’t really know what the assets were going to deliver in terms of an income.
We brought the assets and did the financial planning on projections and showed them that you actually have more income than you thought. Then we moved on to bring other experts to talk to them about trust structures and tax planning and estate planning.
[Adelle Léger, CPA, CA, CFP Vice-President, Financial Planning Specialist RBC Wealth Management]
[Jean-Pierre:] We had the very comprehensive financial plan that was done for us, through Adelle. That was a great service.
[Adelle Léger:] As many parents want to do- they want to help their children and their grandchildren.
They wanted to make sure that they could do: A) Do it and still reach their financial goals, but also do it in a more tax-efficient manner. So, we suggested that they set up a trust so that they could income split on the investment income derived from that capital
[Jean-Pierre:] We had a will but it was would you say twenty years outdated.
[Sharon:] Oh no, no, no. Thirty-five. Thirty-five years out dated.
[Jean-Pierre:] So, it was a great suggestion to say “you better bring your will up to date.”
So, we did that through the Estate Planning offered by Kathryn.
[Kathryn Aitkenhead, LL.M., CFP, TEP Vice-President, Will and Estate Consultant RBC Wealth Management]
[Sharon:] She really asked a lot of questions about our family. So that she could steer us in the right direction based on what we wanted
[Jean-Pierre:] Because none of us are experts in Estate Planning and this is a very important part of your life and your financial security and it was nice to deal with an expert in this area.
[Rosie Marrone Private Banker RBC Wealth Management]
[Rosie Marrone:] We form a team and all of us work together in providing a customized financial solution.
The financial plan that we provided the demonstrated to them that all the lifestyle goals that they had for themselves were going to be met and then some
[Jean-Pierre:] It provided us a feeling of security. Would you say? [Asking Sharon and Sharon nods in agreement]
Knowing that, you know, the money was there.
Not only for us but also for our children and grandchildren. That was important to us.
[Sharon:] It's a big relief and you just know that you’re going to go forward with your life and in the manner that you want to.
[Jean-Pierre:]And you can't put a price to this.
[Sharon:] It’s invaluable.
[Jean-Pierre:] Yeah, invaluable.
[RBC Wealth Management employee] RBC Wealth Management is Canada's leading Wealth Manager. Our approach brings the best of RBC to you. Our resources, solutions, and full access to our team of experts through one single contact, your wealth manager.
Simply put “There's Wealth in Our Approach.”
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This video is provided by RBC Wealth Management for informational purposes only. The comments contained in this video are general in nature, and do not constitute legal, investment, trust, estate, accounting or tax advice. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.*, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, The Royal Trust Company, RBC PH&N Investment Counsel Inc., RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc. are affiliated corporate entities and member companies of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. *Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Please visit www.rbc.com/legal/ for further information on the entities that are member companies of RBC Wealth Management. ®/TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license. © 2021 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.
Securing your children's future with an estate plan
A recent diagnosis jolted Denise and Kevin into thinking about the support their daughter, with disabilities, would need once they're gone. Find out how this family got their "house in order," giving them relief and confidence that their daughter will be supported.
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Within the last year, Denise was diagnosed with cancer, so it was quite an ordeal for us. It was definitely thought-provoking. Having a daughter like Kayla, with her disabilities, it was her future, once we are no longer here, was of paramount importance to us.
I got a call on my cell phone saying, Yvonne, we just discovered this, and I really need you to give me some reassurance of, am I going to be OK? Can he shut down his business? Can he wind it down and really focus on Kayla, and to care for Denise? And that was what he came to me to seek answers for.
It's all good now. I'm living for every day. But you never know if something is going to come up that is life changing like this. So to have everything in place already at a fairly young age has been in our favor for sure.
Our house was in order.
Yeah.
And our house was in order because we had a great team that were working with us to make sure that everything was in place.
What separates RBC from the previous institution we were working with is the breadth of services that Yvonne offered us.
Within her team was Gerry D'Souza, who was the insurance expert, Robyn Solnik, who was the will and estate planning expert, and Grant Henri, who did an overview of all the components of our portfolio.
What we're always trying to do is help the client understand the optimal way to structure things, and how they can benefit from it. He's very dedicated to his family, and wanted to make sure that everyone is going to be OK. And I do think that a life event like that causes even the most dedicated business owner to step back and look at what's really important. Also, with Kayla having special needs, left him feeling very uneasy about the financial implications of stepping away from his business.
Parents that have children with special challenges, they're in a unique situation. As part of the planning, we also discuss more practical issues that have to do with if they're not around. So it's not all about the tax, and the numbers. We're also looking at the softer issues that are so important to people.
It's very important for us to know that once we're gone, that she's going to be able to maintain the quality of life that she'll currently has, and will be properly taken care of in the future. So wealth preservation has been something that's been on the forefront in working with the team here at RBC, and it means everything to us.
It's just nice to know that the people that you're working with, that are determining the quality of your retirement, understand what we require as a family, and are working in tandem as a team. So--
And they care.
--it's very comforting.
Yeah.
And they do care.
RBC Wealth Management is Canada's leading wealth manager. Our approach brings the best of RBC to you-- our resources, solutions, and full access to our team of experts-- through one single contact, your wealth manager. Simply put, There's Wealth in Our approach.
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This video is provided by RBC Wealth Management for informational purposes only. The comments contained in this video are general in nature, and do not constitute legal, investment, trust, estate, accounting or tax advice. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.*, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, The Royal Trust Company, RBC PH&N Investment Counsel Inc., RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc. are affiliated corporate entities and member companies of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. *Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Please visit www.rbc.com/legal/ for further information on the entities that are member companies of RBC Wealth Management. ®/TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license. © 2021 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.
A plan for your priorities
Getting the right investment advice is a key part of managing wealth. But it's just one part of a bigger picture.
That's why you deserve a coordinated wealth management strategy that helps to address the financial concerns at each stage of life, such as:
- Growing assets for future goals like retirement
- Maintaining assets to protect financial well-being
- Creating an income stream for retirement
- Creating a lasting legacy
Do you ever find yourself asking questions like, how can I manage my family's higher tax burden and lower our taxes? How can I reduce the financial risks facing my family? How can I maximize my after-tax retirement income? How can I leave a greater legacy to my family and charity? If you're asking questions like these, you may have reached a stage in life where your financial affairs have become more complex.
That's where wealth management can help. So, what is wealth management? Wealth management is a term often used synonymously with investment management. But it's actually much more than that. Wealth management goes beyond investment management to look at your overall financial situation. It brings together the different areas of expertise and solutions you need in a single overall wealth plan.
This includes investing, financial planning, tax minimization strategies, retirement planning, business succession planning, wealth protection strategies, and estate planning. Essentially, wealth management looks at everything you need to address your various financial concerns at each stage of your life, from building your wealth for future goals like retirement to converting your wealth into a tax-efficient retirement income to transferring your wealth to the next generation.
One of the most important benefits of wealth management is that it's a coordinated approach. That means that you have one key advisor who links in experts from other areas. For example, RBC wealth advisors each specialize in different areas, such as investment management, financial planning, or private banking. But they work together to make sure their clients have the benefits of all of these different areas of expertise.
And at RBC, each of our wealth advisors also has the support of the RBC wealth management services team. The RBC wealth management services team has over 200 tax, legal, and financial experts all focused on helping RBC advisors manage their clients' wealth.
So what is wealth management? Ultimately, wealth management is really all about helping you make sense of the greater financial complexity you face and giving you greater confidence in your financial future. If you would like to learn more about how you can benefit from wealth management, I invite you to contact your RBC wealth management advisor.
This video is provided by RBC Wealth Management for informational purposes only. The comments contained in this video are general in nature, and do not constitute legal, investment, trust, estate, accounting or tax advice. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.*, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, The Royal Trust Company, RBC PH&N Investment Counsel Inc., RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc. are affiliated corporate entities and member companies of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. *Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Please visit www.rbc.com/legal/ for further information on the entities that are member companies of RBC Wealth Management. ®/TM Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license. © 2021 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.
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