RBC Partners

Michael has been in the Wealth Management Industry since 1997 where his primary area of focus has been in investment advisory and wealth advisory services. Michael joined RBC Wealth Management in 2020 as Vice President, Private Wealth Consultant; a role in which he will support advisors and fellow professionals in engaging enterprising families in broader discussions with respect to their family, their businesses and their wealth.

Prior to joining RBC Wealth Management Michael held several progressive roles at other financial institutions. Michael was the former Head of HNW Wealth Planning Services at another Canadian financial institution where he was involved in the development of: financial planning software, a HNW service delivery model, specialized planning services including the introduction of business advisory and cross border wealth planning.

Michael’s experience in conjunction with his completion of many industry leading designations suit him well as he helps initiate client discussions on family governance, family business succession, and legacy. Michael is dedicated to working as part of a multidisciplinary team guiding enterprising families to greater success.

Michael is committed to ongoing personal and professional development and is a continuous lifelong learner. Michael’s greatest skill comes in his ability to listen and work effectively with his peers at any level.

Mary is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She has received her Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie and a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University. Mary has completed and tutored the CICA In-Depth Tax Course.

Prior to joining RBC in 2008, Mary was employed as a Senior Manager, Tax where she specialized in tax planning for individuals and their owner-managed entities. During her career Mary has been employed by two of the large international public accounting firms and has a broad range of experience in mergers and acquisitions, business succession, estate and trust planning and overall tax minimization.

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

As a valuable member of your advisor’s team, Paul can help you create, preserve and increase your wealth by incorporating insurance solutions into your comprehensive financial plan. He is able to provide innovative and tax-efficient solutions to various wealth management issues.

Specializing in working with business owner clients as well as individual high-net-worth clients, he offers customized insurance-based solutions to meet your needs.

Paul has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having begun his career in 1998. Paul has obtained: a bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) from Dalhousie University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from St. Mary’s University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Certified Health Specialist (CHS). He is also a member of the Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU) and Advocis.

Colin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Hons.) from the University of New Brunswick, and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Ottawa. He is an active member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.

Following his call to the Bar, Colin worked in private practice primarily in the areas of Wills, estates, trusts and real estate law, along with insurance and personal injury litigation. Colin joined RBC Royal Trust in 2021, working exclusively in the field of Wills, estates and trusts law, before joining Family Office Services as a Will & Estate Consultant.

As a Will & Estate Consultant, Colin would be pleased to work with you and your advisor on your estate planning, to provide comprehensive and practical solutions that meet the client’s individual needs.

As a Senior Will and Estate Advisor for the Atlantic Region, Angèle LeBlanc brings an approach to estate planning that centers on understanding and addressing the unique situation of each client. She works collaboratively with clients and their trusted advisors to help craft a comprehensive, effective and tailored estate plan that meets their individual needs.

Whether clients are taking their first steps towards wealth transition to the next generation or if they have specific requirements—such as protecting a disabled heir, planning for blended families, or ensuring a child’s inheritance is properly structured—Angèle has the knowledge to provide sound guidance and various options for consideration in their plan.

Prior to joining RBC Royal Trust, Angèle worked in private practice where she focused on estate planning, and then transitioned to trust companies where she focused on estates and trusts. She is a graduate of Dalhousie Law School with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), and has continued to deepen her knowledge and expertise with key industry designations, such as the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation and is an active participant of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

(STEP Canada).

The combination of her professional experience and commitment to providing practical guidance, in addition to her ability to put clients at ease, makes Angèle an invaluable resource for both clients and their financial advisors. 

As a Premier Banking Advisor for Atlantic Canada, Eliza Wang 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 over 6 years of experience in banking services with RBC, Eliza is respected by her clients, her peers and the industry and has received Top Performance recognition. Eliza is strongly committed to giving back to her community and acts as a Board Member and Vice President for Hong Kong Canada Business Association Atlantic Chapter for over a decade.

Eliza received her MBA from Saint Mary's University. When she away from the office, Eliza enjoys reading, cooking and volunteering at local SPCA. Eliza is fluent in English and Mandarin.