Our team

"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."

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.

Rebecca obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba in 2009 and was awarded the program medal for highest standing in her degree program. She went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba in 2012 and was called to the Manitoba bar in 2013. Rebecca is a member of the Law Society of Manitoba.

Prior to joining RBC, Rebecca was in private practice in Winnipeg and practiced primarily in the areas of estate planning, incapacity planning, estate administration, real estate conveyance, and commercial law.

As a Private Banker with RBC Wealth Management, Lindsay provides comprehensive wealth management and financing strategies to high-net-worth clients in Saskatoon and Northern Saskatchewan.

Lindsay has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. Starting her career with RBC Dominion Securities, she has moved on to numerous roles, most recently as a Relationship Manager with RBC Group Advantage working with companies to steward their Retirement programs within their business.  She has worked across numerous locations in Saskatchewan and Alberta, which has added tremendous exposure to all types of industries.  In 2017, she was a recipient of the RBC Leo Award for outstanding performance in her Relationship Management role.

Now in the Saskatoon Private Banking office, Lindsay works closely with her clients to address their often-complex banking, credit and wealth management needs.  She creates tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professionals, executives and their families. Through RBC she partners with specialists to provide a complete range of complementary services, from sophisticated credit solutions, investment management, estate and legacy planning, philanthropic strategies, to domestic and international trust services.

Lindsay is a proud Polytechnic graduate. She has also obtained her PFP Course, Wealth Management Techniques and Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designation. This knowledge and experience allows Lindsay to provide effective financial planning, advice and the RBC Black Card experience to her clients.

Active in her community, Lindsay has volunteered with many charities over the years, from Hearts for Healthcare board member, Dress for Success board member, Easter Seals Charity Golf tournament coordinator, RBC Women's Employee Resource Group Chair and many other charities in-between!

Born and raised in small town Saskatchewan, this farm girl now resides in Saskatoon with her husband and 2 children.  Outside on the office, Lindsay enjoys keeping her mind and body healthy with Cross-fit, running her kids to activities, yard work and spending quality time with friends and family!

As a Private Banker with RBC Wealth Management, Private Banking, Kelly Kudeba provides comprehensive wealth management and financing strategies to high-net-worth business owners, executives, professionals and their families.

Based in Saskatoon, Kelly works with clients in Saskatoon and throughout the North Central Saskatchewan market to address their often-complex banking, credit and wealth management needs by providing tailored seamless banking and financial solutions. When required, he can access specialists from across RBC in order to work collaboratively to provide a complete range of complementary services from investment management to estate and legacy planning, and from domestic and international trust services to sophisticated credit and leverage strategies.

Mr. Kudeba has been in the financial services industry for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining RBC Private Banking, Kelly was a Private Banker with another major Canadian financial institution. He has completed a Bachelor of Administration degree with an Accounting Major from the University of Regina, and currently holds the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) and Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) designations. This knowledge and experience allows Kelly to provide effective financial planning and advice to his clients.

Born and raised in Preeceville, SK, Kelly currently resides in Saskatoon with his wife and two daughters. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors, golfing and cheering on his favourite sports teams.

With 25 years of experience within the financial services industry, Certified Financial Planning Designation and Member of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist Program, Melanie brings the expertise required to provide specialized advice that will optimize the benefits to you and your employees. Working directly with you, your HR department or your payroll personnel, Melanie will build a tailored solution that meets the goals and objectives of your organization as well as the needs of your employees. Once Melanie understands your specific requirements to customize your company’s Group Savings program solution, she will support and guide you through the development and implementation process.

Coady’s expertise includes tax and estate planning for business owners, professionals, executives, retirees and individuals with U.S. issues. He also assists individuals facing significant financial events (for example, sale of business, financial windfall, retirement, severing residential ties with Canada, etc.).

For more than 20 years, Coady has assisted high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families with their complex planning needs. Coady is a tax lawyer, and he has occupied his current planning role at RBC since 2008. In providing planning information to clients, Coady frequently communicates with their external professional advisors.

Coady’s educational background includes a law degree from Dalhousie University as well as the completion of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada’s) In-Depth Tax Course (Levels I, II and III) and the CPA Canada’s Tax Issues for the Owner-Managed Business Course. He is a member of both the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Canadian Bar Association (Alberta Branch (South)) Tax Specialist Section. Also, Coady was called to the Bar in Alberta and Ontario. Further, in addition to his finance degree from Bishop’s University and the completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Coady is a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

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.

As a Premier Banking Advisor for Saskatchewan, Brenda 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 more than 33 years' experience in financial services with RBC, Brenda is respected by her clients, peers and the industry, and has received top performer recognition.

Brenda is committed to giving back to the community and is highly active as a volunteer with several local organizations, namely MS Walk, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Regina Food Bank and United Way.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Brenda resides in Regina. When she is not hard at work with her clients, you will find her camping, spending time with family, friends and her dog, Toby.