Our Team

"There is always more to do for other people."

This fundamental belief is Colin's central promise to advisors and their clients. It means there is always a need to keep the conversation going, in order to ensure that the advisor and client have the best possible insurance and estate planning advice at all times. And it means delivering relentlessly on what truly differentiates his team: their unique Value Builder process, which discovers hidden value in the advisor-client relationship.

When it all comes down to it, Colin's Prairie upbringing has given him a sense of proportion: "I don't have visions of grandeur. My career goal is to be recognized by my peers as one who does the best possible work for clients." Colin's personal goal, of course, is for the Riders to win. A lot.

Tim has been working in the financial services industry since 1992 both as an advisor and financial planning specialist, where he assisted advisors with providing high-quality financial planning services to their high-net-worth clients. 

Prior to joining RBC, he was a Financial Advisor offering investment and insurance solutions while providing comprehensive financial planning guidance and advice to successful executives, farmers, business owners, professionals and other high net worth individuals. Tim’s extensive expertise and experience helps clients address all areas of financial planning.

Tim is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and was awarded a Fellowship designation in 2012 by CGA Canada. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter — CLU (a wealth transfer and estate planning designation).

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 organisations 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 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 organisations:

• 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.