Richard Papadina

Senior Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor
 
Richard is the financial planning and investment management strategist for the group's clients. Richard received his Bachelor of Administrative Studies from York University. Soon after, he successfully completed the Professional Financial Planning (PFP) designation, his insurance license and the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation. Richard began his career at a Bay Street investment firm in 1995.

Michael Ide

Associate Investment Advisor
Email: michael.ide@rbc.com
Phone: 416-289-5707
 
Michael Ide is our Associate Investment Advisor. After 3 years with RBC Dominion Securities under their Investment Advisor program, Michael joined our team in 2019 to proactively focus on our client’s diverse wealth management needs. These needs encompass helping Richard manage our 200 private client families with their custom tax efficient investment portfolios, executing on their personal/corporate financial planning strategies and is the designated trader on the team. Michael graduated from the University of Guelph with a Commerce degree in Management Economics and Finance. Michael’s personal interests remain playing hockey as well as spending time with his wife and their two young sons at their family home in the Blue Mountains.

Nadia Ganesh

Financial Planner
 
Nadia has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, holding various positions with bank owned and boutique investment firms. In 2008, she joined RBC Wealth Management Services to pursue her career in financial planning, where she has worked with high net worth clients to prepare comprehensive financial plans. During her career thus far, she has attained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) designations. She is also a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).

 

Jane Kotsopoulos

Associate Advisor 
 
Jane began her career at a Bay Street investment firm in 1995. Jane and Richard worked on the same team at this firm and have remained friends ever since. Jane holds the designation of Chartered Investment Manager CIM®. Jane has also obtained the Certificate in Advanced Financial Advice, Certificate in Advanced Investment Advice, and the Professional Financial Planning course. Jane works closely with Richard and the team to ensure client’s financial goals are met and that client’s financial plans are updated and reviewed. In her spare time Jane enjoys mountain biking in the many Ontario trail systems and spending time with her son and daughter.

Marie Ipwanshek

Associate

 
Marie's extensive experience with RBC Dominion Securities dates to 1997, when she was first hired as a co-op student while studying Accounting and Financial Management at Centennial College. Her organizational skills and focus on client service led to her being hired full time as an Administrative Assistant in 1998. Since then, Marie has worked with various Advisors in our downtown offices and is appreciated by colleagues and clients alike for her attention to detail, warm demeanour, and commitment to offering our clients the best possible experience. Marie has completed her Canadian Securities Course and Conduct and Practices Course. Marie lives in Ajax with her husband, Oliver, and their three children, Olivia, Jacob, and Alex. In her free time, she enjoys spending time hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors.