YOUR CROSS-BORDER FINANCIAL ADVISOR
We are dedicated to helping affluent families oversee their ongoing Canada, U.S. and cross-border financial planning complexities.
YOUR CROSS-BORDER
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
We are dedicated to helping affluent families oversee their ongoing Canada, U.S. and cross-border financial planning complexities.
Cardinal Point is a Canadian-U.S. wealth management company created to service the sophisticated needs of high net-worth families. Our financial advisors operate under the fiduciary standard and understand that your wealth, family, interests and values are all interconnected.
We are dedicated to providing investment management, financial, estate and tax planning solutions to residents of Canada and the U.S., Canadians moving to the U.S., Americans moving to Canada and Canadian and U.S. expats living abroad.
Who We Serve
Private Wealth Services for Residents of Canada
At Cardinal Point, we work with individuals and families who have made a commitment to excellence and expect it from others. Our clients come to us for a variety of reasons: the expertise of our investment management services; the integration of their tax, retirement, and estate plans; and the simplicity we bring to their complex financial lives.
Moving from Canada to the U.S.
Moving to the U.S. from Canada requires thoughtful financial planning strategies that address departure taxes, transitioning assets and investment interests across the border, managing Canadian dollar investment accounts while tax managing them based on the U.S. tax rules, as well as creating a cross-border estate plan.
Moving from the U.S. to Canada
Many people make the mistake of moving to Canada before addressing their financial affairs, resulting in missed tax-saving opportunities and potential double taxation. Our services are specifically designed to minimize tax liabilities for Americans relocating to Canada. Managing investments, taxes, and financial planning across borders is complex and requires a deep understanding of both U.S. and Canadian laws.
Canadians Living in the U.S.
For Canadians living in the US, it can be difficult to find a local financial advisor or tax practitioner that is well versed in Canada-U.S. cross-border financial planning. This forces many Canadian expats to work with multiple Canadian and U.S. practitioners which can be inefficient and costly. With Cardinal Point, Canadian expats can have the assurance of knowing all of their cross-border financial planning considerations can be addressed by one company.
U.S. Citizens Living in Canada
Our specialized services offer coordinated investment management for both U.S. and Canadian accounts, tailored Canada-U.S. financial and retirement planning, and strategies for U.S. retirement account distributions while residing in Canada. From comprehensive estate planning to optimizing retirement benefits like CPP, OAS, Social Security, and Medicare, we provide holistic advice to ensure financial peace of mind.
Private Wealth Services for Residents of the U.S.
Our clients seek a long-term relationship with a trusted wealth planner who fully understands their situation and goals. These affluent individuals and families grasp the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios, establishing a lasting family legacy, and seeking a more effective and fulfilling method for managing their wealth.
Whitepaper: Manage Your Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Lifestyle
Whether you are transitioning residency between Canada and the U.S. or you have already made the move, it is important to understand the benefits of a cross-border financial plan. Learn how Cardinal Point can help when holding investment assets or financial interests in the U.S. or Canada.
RECENT MEDIA
Video: Cross-Border Tax Planning for Americans Moving to Canada
In this comprehensive video, Karen Rogers Sim, Tax Manager at Cardinal Point Wealth Management, shares expert insights on how the Canadian and U.S. tax systems differ, what it means to be taxed in both countries, and which strategies can help you minimize your tax liabilities.
Video: Cross-Border Financial Planning for Canadians Living in the U.S.
In this video, John McCord, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Cardinal Point Wealth Management, shares valuable insights on cross-border financial planning. John delves into important topics such as tax implications, investment…
Podcast: Canada/US Cross-Border Planning Revisited with Terry Ritchie
Cardinal Point’s VP and partner Terry Ritchie joined host Jason Periera on his podcast to discuss recent developments around financial planning issues for Americans living in Canada and Canadians investing in the US.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Advanced Cross-Border Estate Planning for Multi-Generational Families
In today’s dynamic estate planning landscape, affluent families—particularly those with cross-border ties between Canada and the U.S.—must navigate both opportunity and complexity. While tax law provides powerful tools for wealth transfer, effective estate planning requires more than legal documents. It demands foresight, communication, and alignment across generations. For families with U.S. or Canadian citizenship, U.S.-situs [...]
Featured in the National Post: Kris Rossignoli on Why More Canadian Millionaires Are Eyeing Life Abroad
Kris Rossignoli, Senior Private Wealth Manager at Cardinal Point Wealth Management, is featured in the National Post discussing a rising trend among Canada’s wealthy: the growing interest in relocating abroad. According to a new survey, 28% more Canadian millionaires are now considering emigration compared to the last federal election. This shift is largely attributed to [...]
Section 899 – What Canada’s Wealthiest Investors Need to Know About the Proposed U.S. Retaliatory Tax
For affluent Canadians with significant U.S. investments—whether in real estate, public markets, or U.S. retirement plans—proposed changes to U.S. tax law could quietly and significantly erode your after-tax returns. Under a new legislative proposal—Section 899 of the Internal Revenue Code—the U.S. may impose penalty taxes on residents of foreign countries that it deems to be [...]