Gord McFarland, FCA, CFP, FCPA
Financial Planning Specialist, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
With more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, Gord brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of tax minimization, mergers and acquisitions, business succession, and estate planning.
Prior to joining RBC Family Office Services, Gord was a partner at both local and national accounting firms, where he focused on helping individuals and businesses navigate complex financial planning and tax matters with clarity and confidence.
Gord is a Chartered Professional Accountant who in 2024 was recognized as a Fellow of CPA Ontario (FCPA, FCA). Gord is a Certified Financial Planner professional who also holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree with high distinction, from the University of Toronto. Gord has completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Income Tax Practitioner’s course, and has lectured at the University of Toronto.
Gord is active in the community in governance roles for charitable organizations, and in his free time enjoys golfing, piano and spending time at the lake with his wife and two daughters.
Michael Danese, BA (Hons), JD
Will & Estate Consultant, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
Michael completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 2013 before obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in 2016. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2017 and is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Prior to joining RBC, he practiced law at a boutique firm in Toronto, specializing in the areas of Wills and estate planning and corporate/commercial law. While in private practice, he advised clients on a diverse array of estate planning issues including business succession, trust planning, and planning for clients with disabled beneficiaries.
As a Will & Estate Consultant with RBC, he brings his client-centric approach to ensure that individuals receive expert advice tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.
Tracey Goldie, CLU
Vice President & Estate Planning Specialist, RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc.
Tracey is an integral member of the team, helping to create, preserve and increase wealth by incorporating insurance-based solutions within comprehensive financial plans.
Specializing in estate planning, Tracey applies innovative and tax-efficient solutions to a variety of wealth management issues and is skilled at simplifying their complexities. Her individualized approach to personal and corporate insurance planning help clients achieve their wealth management objectives and reach their estate and financial goals.
Beginning her financial services career in 1994, Tracey joined RBC in 2012 after spending 13 years with a leading life insurer, focused on providing insurance solutions expertise and product marketing. In addition, Tracey has obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations.
Julia brings over two decades of extensive banking, lending, and financial planning experience to RBC Wealth Management, Private Banking. As a Private Banker, Julia provides comprehensive wealth management and financing strategies to high-net-worth business owners, executives, professionals and their families.
Based in Oshawa, Julia works with a select number of clients in Durham, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, to address their often-complex banking, credit and wealth management needs by providing tailored seamless banking and financial solutions. Her goal is to deliver unparalleled service while building lasting relationships based on trust and a thorough understanding of each client's unique needs and goals.
When necessary, she collaborates with specialists across RBC to provide clients with a complete range of complementary services. These services range from investment management, to estate and legacy planning, from domestic and international trust services to sophisticated credit and leverage strategies to support individual short and long-term goals.
Julia draws on more than 25 years of experience within RBC, consisting of a wide range of roles in retail banking, leadership and wealth management. After earning a MBA in Financial Services from Dalhousie University, Julia has continued to deepen her knowledge and expertise with key industry designations such as Personal Financial Planning. To support the community, she has participated various charities such as Run for Women, CN Tower Climb and Race for kids.
Away from the office, Julia enjoys spending time in nature, hiking and discovering new trails within Durham, and north east of Durham region.
Julia lives in Whitby with her husband and two sons.
As a Regional Trust Advisor, Claudia Morrison serves clients throughout the Northeastern Ontario and Atlantic regions and is located in the Ottawa office. Claudia provides strong organizational and relationship-building skills to deliver comprehensive estate and trust solutions for executors, trustees and beneficiaries. Clients appreciate her ability to explain complex concepts of estate and trust administration in terms that they can relate to and with sensitivity.
A graduate of Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, Claudia has continued to deepen her knowledge and expertise with key industry designations such as the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designations. She has also completed the Canadian Securities Course.
Claudia has held various roles in banking, investment counselling and estate and trust administration that provide her with a unique depth of understanding around integrated solutions to meet client needs. With more than 20 years of financial services experience, Claudia brings to each client the necessary skill set to provide both the technical expertise as well as the genuine understanding of the emotional complexities that underlie these issues. Claudia understands that no two clients are the same and so together with her RBC Royal Trust partners, she can find the solution that’s right for you.
Teresa Anastasopoulos is a Private Client Insurance Specialist. Through a personalized risk assessment approach, she provides tailored insurance solutions to protect your real estate, possessions and lifestyle.
Teresa has over 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, she was a trusted Account Executive at brokerages such as Gallagher and Jones DesLauriers. Teresa holds a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) designation with the Insurance Institute of Canada.
Teresa is proud to represent RBC Private Insurance and is passionate about providing best in class service. Together with her team, she will work with you to protect what matters most.