Our extended team

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.

Alleen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from York University and her law degree from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law in 2008. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2009.

Prior to joining RBC, Alleen practiced in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, Corporate/Commercial law and Real Estate law in a mid-sized law firm. Alleen advised her clients on a breadth of legal issues, including key considerations in setting up legal business structures, succession planning and estate planning.

Alleen fosters a multidisciplinary approach to each client’s unique needs, drawing on various advisors’ expertise and offering her own to identify issues for further consideration and review, together with information and guidance which are both sensible and practical.

Omair is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner (CPA, CA, CFP). He holds a Masters degree from the University of Toronto in Management and Professional Accounting and has completed the three-year CPA Canada’s In-depth Tax program.

Prior to working at RBC, Omair worked as a Senior Manager in tax at one of the largest public accounting firms. In his role, Omair gained experience working with private companies, high-net-worth individuals, trusts and partnerships. His work included tax minimization through appropriate tax planning (corporate and personal), estate planning and business restructuring. As a Financial Planning Specialist, Omair’s role is to work with and support your advisor in preparing and presenting your Compass Financial Plan, as well as to identify and assess any related financial, tax and retirement planning concerns you may have.

As a Will and Estate Advisor for the Central Canada Region, Endrita Isaj brings an approach to estate planning that centers on understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. She works collaboratively with clients and their trusted advisors to help craft a comprehensive, effective estate plan that meets their particular situation. Whether clients hope to protect a disabled heir, incorporate succession planning for their business, address the concerns arising from second spouses and blended families, minimize family conflicts, or deal with beneficiaries or assets that are situated outside of Canada, Endrita can help. Prior to joining RBC Royal Trust, she practiced estate litigation at a top firm in Toronto focused exclusively on estate and trust law. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in History from Queen’s University. She has continued to deepen her knowledge and expertise with key industry designations, such as the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, and as a member of STEP Canada and the Junior Trust and Estate Practitioners (JTEP) group. The combination of Endrita’s professional expertise and her commitment to providing practical solutions make her an invaluable resource for clients and their financial advisors.

As a Premier Banking Advisor for the greater Toronto area, Paul Silverston works as a single point of contact providing banking and credit solutions for select clients of Dominion Securities and their families. Partnering with Investment Advisors across the region, he provides personalized service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day-today banking and credit solutions.

With over 10 years' experience in banking, Paul's experience, his excellent customer service skills and great sense of humor has made him an indispensable member of the banking community. Prior to his current role. He worked as a Banking Advisor at an RBC branch where he learned key skills in order to achieve a high level of client satisfaction.

Paul was born and Raised in North York Ontario. He is the youngest of four siblings and the proud uncle of three nephews. Paul is known to his family and friends as the go to guy for all technology matters. In his free time Paul likes to spend time with his family, watch documentaries and take nice long walks with his Wife.

Steve specializes in helping companies with Employee Retention and Attraction through a Financial Wellness program called RBC Group Advantage. He primarily helps businesses grow through establishing a Group Savings Programs and Pension Plans for employees. With 21 years of experience at RBC and a passion to see companies’ employees being cared for financially, Steve strives to exceed the employee experience and expectation set forth from companies.

Saverio has over 30 years of industry experience, 14 years specializing in the Group Retirement space. He has successful driven sales results by developing and building long-term client relationships and providing custom solutions to meet client needs through exceptional service and advice. He has proven success partnering with DS Investment Advisors. Recently, he closed a 500 person media company. The plan allowed for a DS Advisor to be present at enrolment and onboard 4 executives of the firm.

Saverio was recognized in 2017 as a RBC Convention Award winner.

Kathy is an experienced Group Benefits professional with over 20 years of experience in the Group Benefits industry.

Kathy started her career working for a large Canadian Insurance carrier for 10 years where she developed and maintained relationships with Plan Advisors and Plan Sponsors. In this role, she continuously assessed the evolving needs of clients and introduced services and product solutions to meet those needs over time. For close to 6 years, Kathy worked as a Senior Benefits Consultant for a large Canadian consulting firm where she was responsible for managing, servicing and providing quality benefits consulting services for small to medium sized clients and association partnerships.

More recently, Kathy owned her owned Brokerage, KAPPA Group Benefits, where she supported her clients by delivering exceptional client service that included the on-going management of the employee benefits program. Kathy’s main focus was to advise clients on a competitive program that would ultimately lead to higher employee appreciation and company loyalty while remaining affordable and sustainable.

RBC Private Insurance offers customized protection on high-value homes, vehicles, watercrafts, collections, and more.

As a Private Client Insurance Specialist, Melissa will conduct a Personal Risk Assessment to provide holistic advice. She will work closely with you to customize your High Net Worth coverage to your unique needs and lifestyle.

Prior to joining RBC Private Insurance, Melissa worked with the RBC Insurance retail division for over a decade. Her main focus was to offer a superior client experience whilst matching her client needs with protection of assets. This led her to winning many accolades including the coveted RBC Insurance President’s Club medal.

Melissa holds the prestigious Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP)Designation which is the benchmark of insurance professionalism from the Insurance Institute of Canada.