Estate Planning
Michael Keyes, AVA, B.com.
Vice-président et spécialist en planification successorale, Services Financiers RBC Gestion de patrimoine inc.
Mike est d’avis qu’améliorer la vie de ses clients et que le succès à long terme ne sont pas le fruit du hasard. Il comprend que des decisions financières doivent être prises minutieusement et il tire beaucoup de satisfaction à savoir que son travail consiste à aider les gens à réaliser leurs objectifs en matière de planification fiscale, de retraite et successorale. Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec des clients et leurs conseillers, Mike propose des solutions de haut niveau, malgré qu’empreintes de simplicité, à des situations complexes.
Depuis tout près de 30 ans, Mike exerce ses compétences au sein de l’industrie des services financiers, plus particulièrement en planification de patrimoine familial et dans les solutions avantageuses d’assurance-vie. Il a rejoint RBC en 1997 et il est membre d’Advocis, l’association de professionnels conseillers financiers à adhesion facultative la plus importante au Canada.
En dehors du travail, Mike apprécie se trouver en famille, sur un terrain de golf, en voyage et il est un amoureux de plein air.
Financial Planning
Chris Leslie, CPA, CA, CFP
Financial Planning Specialist, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
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.
Royal Trust
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.
Will and Estate Consultant
Joseph Power, BA, LL.B
Vice-President & Will & Estate Consultant, Family Office Services, RBC Wealth Management
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.
Premier Banking
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