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Rosie Owens, CFP, TEP, CEA

Director, Financial Services 

Trustee and registrar for registered products throughout the credit union system in B.C., Ont. and Man. I have been in the financial services industry for 25 years with an expertise in registered products, estate and taxation. 

Raj Pandher CPA Inc. is a boutique CPA firm based in British Columbia (BC) that specializes in following services: 

• US Canada Cross Border Tax Returns 
• Non-Resident Tax Returns
• Services for Professionals such as Lawyers, Realtors, Dentists, Physicians, Pharmacists, Optometrists and Veterinarians
• Corporate Tax Returns & Financial Statementsk 
• Bookkeeping & Personal Tax Returns
  
• Trust & Estate Planning 

David Pankiewich, CPA, CA, CEA  works with clients and their existing advisors to ensure that comprehensive financial and estate planning is provided.  As an accountant with over 25 years experience assisting clients in a variety of industries and income levels, he seeks to understand the goals and objectives of each client and provides thoughtful advice, in a team approach.  David has completed both the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants Indepth Tax Program and the Advanced Tax Program for Owner Manager Businesses and is knowledgeable in the planning areas of wills, trusts, estates, business succession, and insurance.  He is a member of both the Canadian and Ontario Institutes of Chartered Professional Accountants and a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.  He also volunteers as an Area Leader for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Community Connect Program, to coordinate and provide the "Financial Decisions Matter" series of seminars to improve financial literacy in the community.

We are a professional financial advisory firm specializing in retirement and estate planning.

We spend the necessary time with each of our clients to understand their biggest priorities, deepest concerns and what they value most in life. As an independent, objective planning firm, we have the ability to provide our clients with the advice and financial solutions most suited to their individual needs.

As a Certified Financial Planning Professional, a Chartered Life Underwriter and Certified Health Specialist, I am committed to life-long learning and the ongoing professional development needed to meet the changing needs of my clients.

We are regularly involved in assisting clients who have lost a loved one and are overwhelmed with the duties and responsibilities they face as an executor or executrix. The changing landscape within the estate administration process for people in Ontario has created newer and greater challenges than ever before and I have made the commitment to become a Certified Estate Advisor in or to be of even greater assistance to my clients.

Adding value is what we do for our clients. Your life is not a one size fits all and your financial and investment strategies should reflect your unique situation. Our practice is here to help you navigate your specific needs and goals. Once we have identified and prioritized your goals, we'll work together to create a tailored personalized strategy to help you achieve them, and we'll revisit your strategy regularly to help make sure that you stay on track through all life's ups and downs.

Business owners and Executors need a professional who will work collaboratively with their accountants, lawyers and consultants to create a seamless and holistic financial strategy. This collaborative approach enables us to deal with complex situations such as wealth transfers and asset consolidation, as well as trusts and estates.

I completed my Bachelor of Sciences Degree and also have my Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and Certified Executor Advisor designations (CEA®). I am registered with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC®) and the Alberta Insurance Council (aic®). My experience in financial services, combined with the knowledge and support of my branch office administrator, allows us to to work well with professionals and business owners who are preparing for retirement or may have more complex needs such as estate planning or tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies to loved ones. But we're not alone. Thousands of professionals in our home office support us every day to help ensure you receive the most current and comprehensive investment guidance.

Parr Business Law Corporate and Estate Planning Lawyers work with owner-managed businesses throughout the entire lifecycle of their business.

We assist with incorporation, partnership and shareholders' agreements, all manner of business agreements, buying and selling of businesses, and succession planning. We assist with a broad range of estate planning matters, including wills, corporate wills, representation agreements, power of attorneys and all manner of trusts, including family trusts, joint partner and alter ego trusts. 

I have served as an Executive Director and Managing Director of Christian Charities in both the United States of America and Canada. I have been involved with development since 1988. My full-time employment has been in Christian Camp ministries since 1981, where I have served with the Salvation Army, the Southern Mennonite Camps Association in the United States and with Countryside Camp and Conference Centre, the summer home of "Camp Shalom" here in Canada. I volunteered in development with the Gideons International for the state of New Jersey for over six years. As faithful stewards, each of us has been entrusted with assets that when managed properly may have the potential to multiply exponentially, impacting the lives of our loved ones, our friends, our churches, and chosen charities in a positive manner. I am here as a Certified Executor Advisor to serve you and your estate executor in facilitating your legacy. 

I am an Estate Firearms Specialist and have assisted clients with inspections, appraisals, transportation, and sales of firearms. I am here to assist at www.executorscoach.ca.

I use a comprehensive holistic approach, developing an overall view of your family's financial picture that encompasses your values, future milestones, and goals. We then use that overview to craft a personalized plan specifically tailored to your unique objectives . Once you have set your goals and have your “financial roadmap” in place, I then check in with you regularly to help you keep your plans on track.

Through twenty years in the industry, I have successfully guided my clients through some of the most challenging financial markets in decades, and supported them through crucial life events. My clients benefit from my high standard of care and expertise, through proactive planning and management.

I am the owner of Nickels and Dimes Money Mentoring and author of the upcoming book Profit Ability: Secrets to Success for Construction Trades. I spent 20 years in the electrical industry, have over 15 years of accounting experience, and am an award winning financial planner, providing me with unique expertise to help contractors be their most profitable.

I spend most of my time helping contractors build profitable businesses, however, business succession planning, wealth transfer, and personal estate planning are also a big part of what we work through.

With over 20 years in the financial services industry, I have been actively engaged in fostering strong client relationships while helping clients, and their families, achieve their personal financial goals.