Doreen has been in the financial services industry since 1988, both as an advisor and as a wealth planning analyst, where she assisted advisors with providing high-quality financial planning services to their high-net-worth clients.
Prior to joining RBC, Doreen provided comprehensive financial planning guidance and advice to executives, business owners, professionals and high net worth families. Doreen assists clients in addressing all areas of their wealth by using a holistic approach to Financial Planning.
Doreen believes that planning is critical to helping people meet their financial objectives. Doreen’s role is to work with and support your advisor in preparing and presenting comprehensive Compass Financial Plans for clients.
Ariel-Charles Guigui, B. Admin, LL.B, TEP
Vice-President & Will & Estate Consultant, RBC Family Office Services
Ariel graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Business Administration in 1992, and from the Faculty of Law in 1994 where he served on the editorial board of the Law Review.
He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1996. Prior to joining RBC, Ariel spent 5 years teaching Real Estate Law and Estate Law at La Cité Collégiale in Ottawa. For the previous 12 years, Ariel held several positions at a major trust company, culminating in the role of Trust Manager.
Ariel is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada, and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canadian chapter). His significant practical experience in estate planning and administration allows him to offer valuable guidance during the creation of your estate plan.
It's yours. It is your life, your family, your business, your legacy. With that in mind, Annett's core belief is to "Appreciate the little things in life." This allows her to connect to what matters most for each client and their unique situation.
Collaborating with client's trusted advisors, Annett works with affluent families, professionals and business owners to implement tax efficient strategies that help to achieve their wealth management objectives. Her ability to simplify the complexity of these solutions bring clients understanding and peace of mind that the recommendations will help them achieve their goals.
For over 20 years, Annett has specialized in estate planning within the financial industry, where her reputation of working relentlessly and endlessly on behalf of clients has made her a sought after advisor. Her natural ability to build trust and earn respect is part of the personal warmth she brings to her work. After all, it is your life, your family, your business, your legacy.
Murray has been providing advice and technical support in relation to high- net-worth family wealth planning since 1994. Conversations include scenarios to be aware of in transitioning, including the costs of transitioning, your assets to your intended heirs. Additional areas of concern may include tax, asset preservation and philanthropic planning.
Murray’s expertise encompasses both domestic and international family circumstances, and in many cases is focused on the challenges of transitioning a family business. His guidance supports clients in their relationships with their external professional advisors, with whom he frequently interacts.
Before joining RBC’s Canadian Family Office Services team in 2008, Murray worked with RBC’s Global Private Banking group as the senior resource in their global trust business for over 13 years.
Prior to joining RBC, Murray practised law for six years in the areas of estate and tax planning, as well as various areas of business law.
Murray was a Director of STEP Canada (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners) from its inception until 2009, and has been a member of the International Tax Planning Association and the Canadian Tax Foundation over the years. He has been a featured speaker at Estate Planning Councils, Law Society and STEP practitioner education conferences in Canada and abroad.
As a Premier Banking Advisor, Amanda Lopizzo provides banking and credit solutions to select high net worth individuals and their families. Partnering with Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the Barrie, Collingwood, Midland, Orillia, Owen Sound and Bracebridge regions, and provide personalized service and tailored advice to help clients efficiently and effectively manage their day-to day banking needs.
With over 17 years of experience in financial services with RBC. Amanda is respected by her clients and industry peers. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Banking Advisor, Manager of Client Care, CSR Training Coordinator and other various branch roles at RBC branches across Central Ontario.
Amanda is very focused on delivering the ultimate client experience for her clients and building long term valued relationships.
Amanda was born and raised in Aurora and she currently resides in the Newmarket area with her husband and two daughters. Family is very important to her and she loves spending time with her family at their family cottage in Collingwood, spending time outdoors at her in-laws 10 acre property in Newmarket, and on her own time going for long runs.