Our Partners

Mike believes in making clients’ lives better and that long term success doesn’t happen by accident. He understands that financial decisions need to be made with precision and loves knowing that his work helps people succeed in achieving their tax, retirement and estate planning goals. Working closely with clients and their advisors, Mike puts together high-caliber solutions while providing simplicity to complex situations.

For nearly 30 years, Mike has dedicated himself to the financial services industry where he has focused on family wealth planning and the benefits of life insurance solutions. He joined RBC in 1997 and is a member of Advocis, the largest voluntary professional membership association of financial advisors in Canada.

When not at work Mike enjoys spending time with family, on the golf course, travelling and being outdoors.

Chris is a Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) with over 25 years of experience in financial services. He holds his Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Accounting) from Carleton University.

Chris began his career with a major international public accounting firm for 5 years upon graduation from university. Chris then started his role in wealth management services as an investment advisor in 1997 providing clients with investment management, financial planning and insurance solutions. Chris utilizes his experience as a Chartered Accountant and investment advisor to provide comprehensive financial planning services to professionals, business owners and other high net worth clients.

As a Senior Will and Estate Advisor for the Greater Ottawa and Kingston Region, Demi McGoldrick brings an approach to estate planning that centers on understanding and addressing the unique situation of each client. She works collaboratively with both clients and their trusted advisors to help craft a comprehensive, effective and tailored estate plan that meets their individual needs and advises executors how to alleviate their administrative and legal burden. 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, transitioning a family business, or ensuring a child’s inheritance is properly structured—Demi can help. Prior to joining RBC Royal Trust, Demi worked in private practice, assisting clients with their estate planning, estate administration and business succession planning needs. She is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh Law School with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and is currently a board member of the Ottawa Estate Planning Council. The combination of her professional experience and commitment to providing practical solutions, in addition to her ability to put clients at ease, makes Demi an invaluable resource for both clients and their financial advisors.

Joseph graduated from Carleton University in 1988 and from the University of Western Ontario Law School in 1991. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993.

He is an Associate Member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and a Member of the Carleton County Law Association.

Prior to joining RBC, he practised estate planning in private practice and served as Will & Estate Consultant with Royal Trust Corporation.

He was an instructor for the Ontario Bar Admission Course in Estate Planning and Administration and has been an instructor at the University of Ottawa Law School since 2003 teaching the Will & Estate course.

As a Premier Banking Advisor with RBC Wealth Management, Private Banking, Andrew Paterson works with a select number of clients to provide comprehensive wealth management and financing strategies to address their complex banking and credit needs. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, he provides tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth business owners, executives, professionals and their families. 

Working as a single point of contact, Andrew can access specialists from across RBC in order to work collaboratively to provide a complete, seamless range of complementary services to support the individual short and long term goals of our Wealth Management clients. His goal is simple, helping our high-net-worth clients save time and to effectively manage their day-to-day banking needs. Andrew offers an extensive background in client relationship to his role as Premier Banking Advisor. He draws on four years of experience with RBC in a range of roles from financial advisor to branch leadership. He has received renowned recognition for his dedication to fostering long-term client relationships across multiple channels within our communities. He focuses on delivering an exceptional advice experience for high-net-worth households working directly with our Wealth Management partners.

Before working in the financial industry, Andrew was a professional chef where he was classically trained in french cuisine. He has worked various roles and before beginning his career with RBC, Andrew was assisting in leading a multi-million-dollar restaurant with primary responsibility in procurement and leadership. Away from the office, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, two children and his golden retrievers. He is also an accomplished mountain climber, scuba diver and sailor