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Michel Bétournay, Financial Planner, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (major in accounting) from HEC Montréal in 1991, and earned the Financial Planner designation from the Quebec Institute of Financial Planners (IQPF) in 2002.

Michel joined RBC Financial Group in 1993, and has fourteen years’ experience as a Financial Planner, twelve of which were spent with the Compass Financial Planning team.

Michel’s role is to work with and support your advisor in preparing and presenting comprehensive Compass Financial Plans for clients.

As a Business Owner Specialist, High Net Worth Planning Services, Paule, together with your primary RBC advisor, helps you explore succession, tax, retirement and estate planning issues you face as a business owner.

Her guidance supports clients in their relationships with their external professional advisors, with whom she frequently interacts.

Paule has a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from l’École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) and a Master’s degree in Tax Law from the Montreal University. She has completed the Securities Dealers Course from the Canadian Securities Institute.

As a Chartered Profesionnal Accountant, Paule has more than 30 years of experience in tax and estate planning consulting, in CA firms as well as in life insurance and securities dealer companies. Paule is a frequent lecturer at annual conferences and technical seminars of l’Association de planification fiscale et financière and other professional associations and an active writer of reference papers on tax and estate planning topics.

Paule is a member of the executive committee of STEP Montreal and is regularly involved in various committees of the Association de planification fiscale et successorale.
Paule is a member of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec, the l’Association de planification fiscale et successorale, the Canadian Tax Foundation, the International Fiscal Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

As a Business Owner Specialist, High Net Worth Planning Services, Nathalie, together with your primary RBC advisor, helps you explore succession, tax, retirement and estate planning issues you face as a business owner.

Nathalie has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a Master’s degree in Tax from the University of Sherbrooke. She has also completed a Master in Business Administration from Laval University and a Bachelor degree in international commerce from l’École Supérieure de Commerce (ESC) in Poitiers, France. She is a Certified Financial Planner and has completed the Securities Dealers Course from the Canadian Securities Institute.

Nathalie has more than 20 years of experience in tax, charity and estate planning consulting. Nathalie regularly gives lectures at the Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF) annual conferences and technical seminars, as well as at other professional association events, and is an active writer of articles on topics related to tax, charity and estate planning.

Nathalie is an active member of the executive committee of Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Quebec branch). She is also a member of the Association de planification fiscale et financière, the Institut Québécois de planification financière (IQPF) and the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF).

Prior to joining RBC, Nathalie specialized in corporate commercial law and estate and trust law during her eleven years in private practice.

She focused primarily on mergers and acquisitions and tax driven corporate transactions, advising small and medium size businesses in connection with day to day requirements, such as shareholder issues, restructuring, strategic alliances and standard agreements. In addition, Nathalie focused on estate
and trust planning, tax planning and estate administration and liquidation, implementation of tax and estate plans, Wills, trusts, corporate reorganizations, business succession plans and wealth preservation.

In 2010, Nathalie joined RBC, assisting clients with their overall tax and estate planning, and in 2014, assumed her present position, specializing in assisting high-net-worth clients with their succession, tax, retirement and estate planning.

Nathalie obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (political science) from Concordia University in 1992. She obtained her law degree from l’Université de Montréal Faculty of Law in 1995. She was called to the Barreau du Québec in 2000. Nathalie also completed her CICA in-depth tax courses, Parts I and II.

She is an active member of The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (Quebec chapter) and the Canadian Bar Association (Quebec).

As an Estate Planning Specialist, Daniel Duchesne gives advisors and their clients something they weren’t expecting. A different discussion about life insurance – one in which they are completely comfortable.

As Daniel puts it, “So many clients say: ‘Why has no one had this discussion with me before?’ The image they had of life insurance is transformed. They say, ‘Wow – I didn’t know insurance could do that.’”

Daniel has an innate ability to put those around him at ease – by simplifying complex matters. His goal is to have two happy clients, the advisor and their client.

Everything he and his team do is for one single reason – to help clients preserve and enhance personal and corporate wealth. They are always asking themselves: “If the client was our parent, would we recommend the same thing?”

Ana's reputation is built on the outstanding level of service she provides. Motivated by a strong desire to help clients achieve their wealth goals, her focus as an Estate Planning Specialist is to build trust and loyalty first rather than only helping with a snapshot of their financial situations.

Driven to make an impact, Ana emphasizes building strong relationships and spends time making sure people are heard while addressing their concerns. She identifies and recommends the right solutions to meet both current and future lifestyle needs while minimizing risk to their existing wealth.

Ana joined the financial services industry in 2006 after receiving her degree from Concordia University in Mathematics and Statistics (BA). It was there that her analytical side and attention to detail flourished and shone. Ana is passionate about sports and a devoted fan of her hometown team, the Montreal Canadiens.

The Care Factor – fine-tuned answers.

Benjamin Otto is motivated to serve others. “My dad is a pastor. Growing up, I often went with him visiting congregational members in their homes, hospitals and nursing homes. I saw him working extremely hard for others and the positive impact it had on them.”

This sensitivity to people’s needs and expectations is at the core of Ben’s philosophy. Ben and his team call it The Care Factor. It means that for every client, they work with meticulous devotion to provide fine-tuned answers and remove the stress of the unknown. Ben draws on his creative thinking, passion, and 22 years of expertise, to offer fresh perspectives and develop innovative solutions for complex high net worth cases.

Ben and his team are committed to being their client’s most trustworthy resource.

When everything matters: it is Noel who gets the call for the most critical situations and complex clients.

With over 25 years' experience in the financial services industry, Noel is different because of what he calls Science and Simplicity. As a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries he has extensive technical knowledge to share, yet advisors and clients alike remark how simply he articulates the most complex issues. These skills are what lead people to call Noel and his team when everything matters.

With the vision to be a world leader in providing life insurance solutions for affluent families and an intense enthusiasm for work, it is Noel's zest for life that sets him apart. He has a habit of grabbing the mic, a passion for extreme sports and a belief that the best can be even better.

Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management, Joseph Di Niro began his career as a Notary in private practice at a notarial firm in Montreal. During this period, Joseph developed an expertise in Will and estate planning and also acquired specialized knowledge in estate settlements and non-contentious matters. To further his knowledge in the field of taxation, Joseph later joined a multinational accounting organization, where he specialized in tax planning for individual and corporate clients.

Member of the Board of Notaries of the Province of Quebec (Chambre des Notaires du Québec) since 2010, Joseph obtained his Notarial Law Degree(D.D.N.) from Université de Montréal in 2009, after having obtained his Bachelor of Law LL.B.) from the Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in 2007. Joseph is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Sherbrooke.

Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management, Michael Neudorf specialized in personal, estate and corporate planning for clients in a national law firm. In particular, Michael focused on providing tailor-made service to clients by assisting them in navigating through personal and legal issues in the most tax-efficient manner.

Michael obtained his Bachelor of Law (LL.B) in 2015 from the University of Montreal and was called to the Barreau du Quebec in 2016. Michael also holds a B.A. from McGill University in Political Science and History. In continuing his studies, Michael is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Taxation from the University of Sherbrooke.

Michael is an active member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Association de planification fiscale et financière, the International Fiscal Association and the Canadian Bar Association.

As a Senior Trust Advisor, Frédéric Morin is responsible for managing a complex book of accounts and serves clients throughout Quebec out of the Montreal office. Frédéric works with families, individuals and businesses to provide customized estate, trust, and incapacity solutions. Whether it is helping someone to settle an estate, establishing a trust to ensure the successful transfer of family assets, or arranging to assist with the administration and responsibilities for a Power of Attorney, Frédéric can help.

Holder of a law degree from the Université de Sherbrooke, Frédéric practiced law for four years. He later obtained his accreditation from the Institut québécois de la planification financière (IQPF) and served as a financial planner for three years at RBC Royal Bank. Member of the Quebec Bar, Frédéric continues to deepen his knowledge and expertise and is studying to become a member of the Canadian division of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

With a career focused on building client relationships, Frédéric is dedicated to providing assistance in the preservation, management and transfer of wealth between generations by providing solutions to implement clients’ estate and trust plans.

Frédéric understands that no two clients are the same and actively collaborates with his RBC Estate and Trust partners to find the solution that’s right for the client.

As an Advisor at Private Banking Premier for the South Shore market of Montreal, Vincent Compagnion acts as a single point of contact to offer banking solutions and credit services to RBC Wealth Management clients and their families. In partnership with the investment advisers in his region, he offers a personalized and tailored advice to help customers save time and effectively manage their daily banking needs.

With 14 years of financial services experience at RBC, Vincent is highly respected by his clients and peers. He has demonstrated his ability to give sound advice and excel in customer service.

Born and raised in Montreal, Vincent is committed to giving back to his community and volunteered for the early childhood center in his region in partnership with long-term accommodation centers. He also participates in fundraising activities for the Canadian Children's Foundation.

He is currently living in the Brossard area for the past 12 years with his wife and young son. He is a big fan of traveling, is passionate about the automobile industry and loves outdoor activities.

Dany Bordeleau brings over 16 years of experience to his role as Private Banker, in which he provides specialized financial counsel to high-net-worth businesses, families and organizations in the Montreal area.

Mr. Bordeleau acts as a dedicated relationship manager for his clients and their families, who value his discretion and responsiveness, as well as his experience addressing a broad range of wealth, retirement and credit planning needs through all stages of their financial lives. Prior to joining Private Banking, he was a Financial Planner with RBC Royal Bank in Montreal, where he provided comprehensive financial solutions to his clients, collaborating whenever needed to ensure synergy with their investment and tax planning needs. To ensure that his clients receive a high level of financial planning expertise, he has also earned his diploma in financial planning from l'Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF).

As part of a tailored suite of Private Banking services, Mr. Bordeleau designs sophisticated banking, personalized short- and long-term wealth plans and flexible credit packages for his clients. Through RBC, he provides a complete range of services – including commercial banking, estate planning, and domestic and international trusts – to meet each client's specific needs.

Originally from Montreal, Mr. Bordeleau has lived in Boucherville since 1978, and is fluent in French and English. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Université de Montréal and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Université de Sherbrooke. Outside of the office he enjoys a variety of sports including golf, hockey, skiing and snowboarding.

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

Based in Brossard, Mauro works with a select number of clients to address their often-complex banking, credit and wealth management needs by providing tailored seamless banking and financial solutions.

When necessary, 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 to support individual short and long term goals.

Mauro offers an extensive background in client relationship to his role as Private Banker. He began his career at RBC in July 1994. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Financial Planner since 2001, gaining extensive experience with investment, retirement, credit and estate planning.

A graduate of Concordia University with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance and a minor in Accountancy. Mauro has continued to deepen his knowledge and expertise with key industry designations such as Financial Planning from the Institut Quebecois de planification financier(IQPF) and completed the Canadian Securities Course(CSC). He is fluent in English, French, and Italian.

Away from the office, Mauro enjoys hockey, tennis and water activities with his family and participating in fundraising events such as Centraide and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

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

Based in Brossard, Julie works with a select number of clients to address their often-complex banking, credit and wealth management needs by providing tailored seamless banking and financial solutions.

When necessary, Julie 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, as well as sophisticated credit and leverage strategies to support individual short- and long-term goals.

In addition to her MBA from L'Université du Québec à Montréal, Julie draws on over 20 years of experience with RBC. She has held a variety of positions within retail banking, commercial banking and leadership roles focused on client relationships. Julie will contribute to make your projects come to fruition.

Away from the office, Julie enjoys painting, playing piano, cooking as well as outdoor family activities.

Patrick Quan is a private banker with RBC Wealth Management. With over 20 years of experience in the banking and insurance industries, Patrick is recognized as a trusted advisor, and thoughtful and dedicated professional to his clients. Prior to his appointment as a private banker, Patrick was a successful senior commercial banker at RBC for over 17 years.

Patrick brings a 360 degree view to both companies and individuals, especially for very high net worth business owner households. He accompanies his clients through various stages of their life by partnering with RBC's most qualified professionals in various fields to fulfill his client's needs, such as investments, will and estate planning, commercial banking, business succession and family trusts.

Patrick holds an MBA from Paris-Dauphine University, a Bachelors of Commerce in finance from L'Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and is completing the Financial Planner designation from the Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF).

Patrick is married and has two children. Naturally curious, Patrick has a lot of interests, particularly in history, geopolitics, architecture, science, sports and real estate investment on top of travelling.