OUR STORY
Cardinal Point is an independent cross-border wealth management firm with offices in both the U.S. and Canada. We focus on providing personalized investment, estate, tax and cross-border financial planning solutions to affluent individuals and families.
OUR STORY
Cardinal Point is an independent cross-border wealth management firm with offices in both the U.S. and Canada. We focus on providing personalized investment, estate, tax and cross-border financial planning solutions to affluent individuals and families.
Our Approach
Recognizing the importance of a patient, prudent approach, we combine innovative investment skill and knowledge with conservative planning beliefs. Cardinal Point is dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients in the areas of capital preservation, tax planning, risk management, and delivery of long-term investment returns through varying economic and market cycles.
What sets us apart
We specialize in working with Canadian and U.S. residents, Canadian and American expatriates, and those immigrating to Canada and the U.S. from abroad. Our customized domestic and cross-border wealth, financial and tax planning services, as well as investment policy creation, asset allocation and portfolio management, give us the ability to oversee and advance the goals of our clients wherever they call home.
Our Commitment to You
As a client of Cardinal Point, you can enjoy the assurance that comes with having a team of experienced, multidisciplinary professionals working with you to build a comprehensive wealth plan tailored to your unique needs and focused on creating long-term value.
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OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Cross-Border Implications of Holding a 529 Plan
529 plans are a popular U.S. higher education savings option. However, if you have any intention to move back to Canada in the future or think your child might choose to attend a college or university outside the U.S., you should consider the possible tax implications before investing in a 529 plan. Learn more about how these plans work and cross-border tax considerations in this article.
Moving Across the Border and Leaving Your Aging Parents Behind
The senior population—defined as those age 65 and older—is exploding in both the U.S. and Canada. If you’re planning a move across the border for work or retirement, it’s likely you have an aging family member or two to consider. In this article, we’ll explore the documents you need to have in order as well as other steps to take before you relocate away from the senior citizens you love.
Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption & Qualified Small Business Corporation
The Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (“LCGE”) is a once-in-a-lifetime tax deduction that is available for every Canadian resident individual on up to $883,384 CAD (2020, and indexed to inflation on an annual basis) of capital gains realized on the sale of Qualified Small Business Corporation (“QSBC”) shares and certain other capital properties. In order to claim the LCGE, the capital gain must be realized by an individual, trust, or partnership (with the gain allocated to an individual) with an available LCGE balance.