Our Specialists

Tim has been working in the financial services industry since 1992 both as an advisor and financial planning specialist, where he assisted advisors with providing high-quality financial planning services to their high-net-worth clients.

Prior to joining RBC, he was a Financial Advisor offering investment and insurance solutions while providing comprehensive financial planning guidance and advice to successful executives, farmers, business owners, professionals and other high net worth individuals. Tim’s extensive expertise and experience helps clients address all areas of financial planning.

Tim is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and was awarded a Fellowship designation in 2012 by CGA Canada. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Life Underwriter — CLU (a wealth transfer and estate planning designation).

Avideh Parent is an experienced lawyer with a strong commitment to educating people on the importance of estate planning. Avideh is a frequent presenter on Wills and Estates for organizations such as the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, Next Step Continuing Education, and the Edmonton Community Foundation. Avideh also has been featured on Global TV, Shaw TV, and various financial education websites.

Avideh received her undergraduate degree from Carleton University and went to Law School at the University of Alberta. In 2001 she was called to the Alberta Bar and is a member of the Law Society of Alberta. Avideh holds the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, granted through the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Prior to joining RBC in 2012, she devoted her law practice to Wills, Estate Planning, and Estate Administration.

Avideh is also very active in the Latin dance community, and enjoys travelling the world to perform and compete with her husband in salsa dance competitions.

Avideh has been a member of the following organizations:

• Wills & Estates Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association;
• Elder Law Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association;
• Edmonton Estate Planning Council;
• Oliver Centre Board of Directors.

As a Senior Trust Advisor, Daryl Lindsay is responsible for managing a complex book of accounts, working with individuals, families and businesses to provide customized estate, trust and incapacity solutions. He has been serving clients throughout Manitoba, Southern Saskatchewan and Northwestern Ontario for more than seven years. 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, Daryl can help. 
A graduate of TAFE – University of Southern Sydney with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting, Daryl has continued to deepen his knowledge with key industry designations including the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) and the Accredited Derivative Advisor (ADA) designations and, most recently, the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation, which affords 
him membership in the Association of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). 
Daryl 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, he is dedicated to providing assistance in the preservation, management and transfer of wealth between generations by providing 
solutions to implement clients’ estate and trust plans.

"I'm here to get to know you and learn what matters most."

For Colin, it's not about focusing on money but rather on making it work the way you want. It's about seeing your family and business properly protected. It's knowing that he is there to help alleviate stress related to financial worry. 

Colin is driven to provide the best financial advice that aligns with your wealth goals and objectives. A firm believer that there is a need to keep conversations fluid and ongoing ensures he provides you with estate planning advice and insurance-based solutions that address your needs.

Married with 2 daughters and busy chasing after 2 dogs, Colin's happiest being with those he loves. His Prairie upbringing instilled the value of family and to be grateful for life's simple things. "I'm here. I want to help others and I'm always willing to do more."

Coady’s expertise includes tax and estate planning for business owners, professionals, executives, retirees and individuals with U.S. issues. He also assists individuals facing significant financial events (for example, sale of business, financial windfall, retirement, severing residential ties with Canada, etc.).

For more than 20 years, Coady has assisted high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families with their complex planning needs. Coady is a tax lawyer, and he has occupied his current planning role at RBC since 2008. In providing planning information to clients, Coady frequently communicates with their external professional advisors.

Coady’s educational background includes a law degree from Dalhousie University as well as the completion of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada’s) In-Depth Tax Course (Levels I, II and III) and the CPA Canada’s Tax Issues for the Owner-Managed Business Course. He is a member of both the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Canadian Bar Association (Alberta Branch (South)) Tax Specialist Section. Also, Coady was called to the Bar in Alberta and Ontario. Further, in addition to his finance degree from Bishop’s University and the completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Coady is a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Faisal specializes in tax and estate planning for high net worth families.

Prior to joining RBC, Faisal was a tax senior manager with a mid-size accounting and advisory firm, as well as with a multi-national accounting firm. Faisal’s expertise includes tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals and families, professionals, and business owners.

Faisal is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and his educational background includes the completion of the CICA’s in-depth tax course (Level I, II and III), a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Victoria, and a Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. He is also a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.

As a Premier Banking Advisor for Saskatchewan, Brenda works as a single point of contact, providing banking and credit solutions for select clients of Wealth Management Canada and their families. Partnering with Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the region, she provides personalized service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day to day banking needs.

With more than 33 years' experience in financial services with RBC, Brenda is respected by her clients, peers and the industry, and has received top performer recognition.

Brenda is committed to giving back to the community and is highly active as a volunteer with several local organizations, namely MS Walk, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Regina Food Bank and United Way.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Brenda resides in Regina. When she is not hard at work with her clients, you will find her camping, spending time with family, friends and her dog, Toby.

As a Premier Banking Advisor for the Greater Saskatoon Region, Rhea Hartl works as a single point of contact, creating elevated value and personalized care with day to day banking and credit solutions for select high net worth

 ndividuals.

Rhea partners with Wealth Management Investment Advisors and Counsellors across the region, providing tailored advice to efficiently manage clients day-to-day banking needs.

She has worked in the financial industry for 22 years and brings her passion, insight and specialized approach to create an elevated service experience ensuring wealth management clients day to day banking needs are being met.

Prior to her current position, she worked as a Financial Advisor for 16 years, with a focus on relationship management and implementing credit and lending solutions for high-net-worth clients.

She is committed to giving back to her community, as she volunteers with Foundations Learning to help coach the Financial Literacy courses regarding accounts, credit, investing, budgeting and consumerism. She enjoys all sports especially football, soccer, curling and loves getting the opportunity to travel to see other cultures.

As a private banker with RBC Wealth Management, Private Banking, Theresa (Tracy) Towns provides comprehensive wealth management and financing strategies to high-net-worth clients in southern Saskatchewan and her hometown of Regina.

Tracy has been in the financial services industry for over 15 years. Starting her career with RBC Royal Bank in Vancouver, BC, she moved on to numerous roles, most recently as a Senior Financial Planner with RBC Financial Planning. She worked across numerous locations in Saskatchewan and BC, which has added tremendous exposure to all types of industries.

Now in the Regina Private Banking office, Tracy works closely with her clients to address their often-complex banking, credit and wealth management needs. She creates tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals, business owners, professionals, executives and their families. Through RBC she partners with specialists to provide a complete range of complementary services, from sophisticated credit solutions, investment management, estate and legacy planning, philanthropic strategies, to domestic and international trust services.

Tracy is a graduate of Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts where she obtained a B.A. in Music. Upon graduation, she further pursued a diploma in Sound Design from Vancouver Film School. Since joining RBC in 2008 she has obtained a variety of financial certifications including her Financial Planning (PFP) accreditation. Her expansive knowledge and experiences in a variety of disciplines allows Tracy to provide effective financial planning, advice and a bespoke experience to her clients.

Active in her community, Tracy is a former board member of Nelson & District Women's Center and has volunteered with many charities over the years, including Regina Humane Society, Coldest Night of the Year, and many others in-between!

Prior to joining RBC in 2008, she worked as a composer creating music for film and TV, most notably for Corner Gas and the Canadian Antiques Roadshow—evidence that her home is truly in Saskatchewan! In her spare time, she enjoys music production and composing out of her home recording studio. She and her husband enjoy keeping active at the gym and spending time walking their two dogs.