Financial Planning Specialist
Gord McFarland, FCA, CFP, FCPA
Financial Planning Specialist, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
With more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, Gord brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of tax minimization, mergers and acquisitions, business succession, and estate planning.
Prior to joining RBC Family Office Services, Gord was a partner at both local and national accounting firms, where he focused on helping individuals and businesses navigate complex financial planning and tax matters with clarity and confidence.
Gord is a Chartered Professional Accountant who in 2024 was recognized as a Fellow of CPA Ontario (FCPA, FCA). Gord is a Certified Financial Planner professional who also holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree with high distinction, from the University of Toronto. Gord has completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Income Tax Practitioner’s course, and has lectured at the University of Toronto.
Gord is active in the community in governance roles for charitable organizations, and in his free time enjoys golfing, piano and spending time at the lake with his wife and two daughters.
Will and Estate Consultants
Ariel-Charles Guigui, B. Admin, LL.B, TEP
Vice-President & Will & Estate Consultant, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
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.
RBC Premier Banking
As a Premier Banking Advisor for Ontario North East area (ONE), Tanvi works as a single point of contact providing personal banking and credit solutions for select clients of RBC Wealth Management Canada & their families. Partnering with Investment Advisors & Counsellors across this region, she provides personalized service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day to day banking needs.
With over 10 years of experience in personal banking services with RBC, she is respected by clients, peers and the industry and has enjoyed success in her several roles during her career. She was recently working as a Financial Advisor in Greater Toronto Area for over 4 years, with always a focus on assisting clients with achieving their future goals. Prior to join RBC in Canada, Tanvi used to work in the Banking industry in India for many years. She has her Masters of Commerce Degree from University of Mumbai, India in Business & Financial Management.
During her free time, Tanvi loves spending time with her family and friends, travelling and listening to music, enjoys cooking and baking. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, migrated to Canada around 2007, she resides now in Ajax. Tanvi fluently speaks English, Hindi and Marathi.
Estate Planning Specialists (Insurance)
As a trusted partner of your advisor's team, Peter champions the integration of insurance solutions as an essential part of holistic wealth management planning.
Peter joined RBC in 2017. He has spent over 25 years in the financial services industry primarily focused on helping clients fulfill their financial dreams. Believing that it is never too early to plan, Peter is there to help discuss and provide solutions to protect yourself, your loved ones and your business in the event of the unexpected.
Peter received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the University of Toronto and holds the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation. He is passionate about spending time with his two younger daughters and faithfully cheering on his hometown team, the Toronto Raptors.
RBC Estate and Trust Services
As a Senior Trust Advisor, Karen Snowdon-Steacy is responsible for managing a complex book of accounts, and services clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Karen works with individuals, families 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, Karen can help. Karen also has specialized and experience in advising on philanthropic and charitable giving strategies for clients who wish to leave a lasting legacy.
A graduate of Victoria University at the University of Toronto specializing in history and political science, Karen has continued to deepen her knowledge and expertise with key industry designations such as Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). Karen is a full member of STEP.
With 30 years of experience, Karen is well known within the local estate and trust industry and delivers well-balanced advice by staying abreast of product, industry, investment, tax and legislative developments. With a career focused on building client relationships, she is dedicated to providing assistance in the preservation, management and transfer of wealth between generations by providing solutions to implement clients’ estate, trust and philanthropic plans.
RBC High Net Worth Planning
Robyn Solnik, LL.B, TEP
Vice-President, High Net Worth Planning Services,Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
Robyn, together with your primary RBC advisor, helps you explore succession, tax, retirement and estate planning issues you face as a high-net-worth client.
Prior to joining RBC, Robyn acquired her expertise in estates, trusts and succession planning in both private practice and with a major trust company, practicing law in Toronto for 8 years with an emphasis on trusts, estates, succession, planning for incapacity and charities law, and as a will and estate consultant for a well-known Canadian trust company. In 2001, Robyn joined RBC, assisting clients with their overall tax and estate planning, and in 2011, assumed her present position, specializing in assisting high-net-worth clients with their succession, tax, retirement and estate planning.
Robyn obtained her law degree from Osgoode Hall in 1991, and she was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1993. She has completed her in-depth tax courses, levels 1 and 2, as well as the Advanced Tax Issues for the Owner Managed Business Course and the Corporate Reorganizations Course. She has co-authored two books, “Drafting Wills in Ontario: A Lawyer’s Practical Guide” and “Drafting Wills in Canada: A Lawyer’s Practical Guide”.
In addition, Robyn was an instructor at the Estate and Trust Bar Admission Course at the Law Society of Upper Canada.She is an active member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has obtained the STEP Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising.