Financial Planning Specialist
Mona-Lisa Lavallée, CPA, CA, F.Pl., CFP
Financial Planning Specialist, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
Mona-Lisa is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and has a Bachelor in Business Administration (Major in Accounting) from Université de Moncton. Mona-Lisa has completed the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course. She also holds the Financial Planner designation from the Quebec Institute of Financial Planners (IQPF) and the Certified Financial Planner® designation from the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC).
Prior to joining RBC, Mona-Lisa was employed as a Tax Manager at one of the world’s leading accounting firms. She specialized in providing personal, corporate, and estate planning services to high-net-worth individuals and their owner-managed entities.
Mona-Lisa believes that planning is critical to helping people meet their financial goals. Mona-Lisa’s role is to work with and support your advisor in preparing and presenting comprehensive Compass Financial Plans.
Estate Planning Specialist
Jason is an integral member of the team, helping to create, preserve and increase wealth by incorporating insurance-based solutions within comprehensive financial plans.
Specializing in estate planning, Jason applies innovative and tax-efficient solutions to a variety of wealth management issues and is skilled at simplifying their complexities. His individualized approach to personal and corporate insurance planning helps clients achieve their wealth management objectives and reach their estate and financial goals.
Beginning his financial services career in 1996, Jason joined RBC in 2006. Beforehand, he spent 10 years with a leading life insurer, focused on providing insurance solutions expertise to advisors and their teams.
Will & Estate Specialist
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.
Christy Sandles, LL.B, TEP
Vice President and Will & Estate Consultant, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
Christy obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree (Anthropology) from the University of Waterloo in 2006 and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University in 2009. She was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2010.
Following her call to the Bar, Christy was in private practice with a large regional firm and practiced primarily in the areas of Wills, estates and trust law and litigation. Beginning in 2013, she worked exclusively in the area of Will and estate planning with a major trust company. Christy joined RBC Wealth Management in 2018.
Christy is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
Senior Trust Advisor
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.
Private Bankers
As a Private Banker, Jeremy Moore provides over seven years of expert financial counsel to high-net-worth businesses, families and organizations in the Halifax area.
Mr. Moore 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, Mr. Moore was an Investment and Retirement Planner with RBC Royal Bank, 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 designation as Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
As part of a tailored suite of Private Banking services, Mr. Moore 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.
Mr. Moore is fluent in English and French. Originally from Charlottetown, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Prince Edward Island, where he was president of the UPEI Business Society. Outside of the office he spends much of his time coaching and mentoring minor hockey and rugby players.
As your Private Banker, Cathy will gain an understanding of your unique needs and goals in order to deliver wealth management planning tailored to you. She will then work with you and your team, as well as partner with top experts from across RBC, to implement customized solutions, including succession planning, and advice on complex structures for you and your family.
Cathy has more than 20 years of industry experience. She has deep experience working with high-net-worth families throughout the local community to deliver tailored planning and advice.
Shakir Hector is a Premier Banking advisor who takes the utmost pride in making sure that his select clients of wealth management Canada and their families are well taken care of. As a partner to Investment Advisors and Private bankers throughout Atlantic Canada, his tailored advice approach a long side his personalized service allows clients to easily and efficiently manage their banking needs.
With 4 years of experience in the financial services at RBC, Shakir's advice based approach and client centric commitment allows him to offer the best in class client experience. During those years he has also given back to his community by participating it multiple events such as the Halifax Greek fest and Quinfest. These volunteering opportunities were vital in creating his extensive network within the communities.
Born and raised in the beautiful twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda, Shakir came to Canada in 2011 to study at the Saint Mary's University. With a Bachelor's degree in Science he applies problem solving and critical thinking in his approach to solve the everyday needs of his select clients.
Shakir currently resides in Halifax and spends his free time Hiking, Fishing and connecting with his peers.
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.
HNW Planning Specialist
Prashant Patel, CFP, TEP
Vice-President, High Net Worth Planning Services, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
Prashant has assisted high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families with tax, estate and retirement issues since 1992.
His guidance supports clients in their relationships with their external professional advisors, with whom he frequently interacts.
His expertise includes tax and estate planning for executives, business owners, retirees, sports professionals and individuals with U.S. issues. He also assists individuals facing significant financial events (sale of business, financial windfall, retirement, job loss, moving to Canada, leaving Canada, etc.)
Prior to joining RBC in 1999, Prashant honed his expertise by working as a Canadian and U.S. tax specialist for two of the big four accounting firms in downtown Toronto.
Prashant is a Certified Financial Planner, Associate of the Society of Actuaries and member of both the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Canadian Tax Foundation.