RBC partners

As a Premier Banking Advisor, Jennifer provides service and tailored advice to help clients save time and effectively manage their day to day banking needs. She works as a single point of contact and partners with Investment Advisors in Stratford, Woodstock and London.

With more than 17 years' experience in financial services with RBC, she is respected by her client's, peers and the industry, and has received top performer recognition.

Jennifer has achieved her Certificate in Financial Services Advice from the Canadian Securities Institute, Ontario College Certificate for Travel & Tourism and received top Honours, and has also completed courses with the Ontario Business Management Development Program through Conestoga College.

She is committed to giving back to her community and has volunteered for the Stratford House of Blessing, currently on their Charity planning committee and several other charities and community events organized by RBC.

Shannon worked in private practice for ten years before joining RBC in 2010.

She specialized in the areas of Wills & estate planning, estate administration and real estate. Shannon graduated from the University of Guelph with a Honours B.A. and received her LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1998. She is a Member of the Law Society of Ontario.

Shannon lives in Woodstock, Ontario with her husband and three kids.

For over 30 years, Steve has helped families and business owners develop a framework using integrated wealth planning solutions. Clients and their advisors trust Steve’s ability and expertise to develop a solution based on client-centred needs and a values-based approach.

Steve examines insurance planning differently and recognizes that each client situation is unique. His approach is to plan first and then educate clients about their options, so they can make an informed choice best suited to their goals and objectives. Whether it be protection needed during income-earning/business-building years, the preservation of capital or ability to transfer accumulated wealth, Steve is there to help implement a solution that addresses your personal and corporate needs in a tax-efficient manner.

Evaluating the various insurance offerings from Canada’s top-ranked insurance providers, Steve will work together with your professional advisors to ensure you receive high-quality, cost-effective insurance solutions.

As a Senior Trust Advisor, Susan Macdonald serves clients throughout Western Ontario and is located in the Hamilton office. With a career focused on client relationships, she is dedicated to her clients and provides a personalized service tailored to their specific needs. She provides a wealth of knowledge relating to trusts and their administration. Susan has continued to deepen her knowledge and expertise with key industry designations such as Member, Trust Institute (MTI) and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designations.

Susan 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, Susan can help.

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Susan brings to each client the necessary skill set to provide both the technical expertise as well as the genuine understanding of the emotional complexities that underlie these issues. Susan understands that no two clients are the same and so together with her RBC Royal Trust partners she can find the solution that’s right for you.

As a Private Banker, Darrel collaborates with a variety of partners throughout RBC to deliver tailored, personalized banking packages and high-end credit vehicles. These packages may include specialized wealth management, business owner and estate planning, and domestic and international trust structures. Darrel brings many years of experience in financial services to his role as Private Banker, including Commercial Banking and Public Accounting.