PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS
Cardinal Point builds personalized, comprehensive and tailored wealth plans for residents of Canada.
PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS
Cardinal Point builds personalized, comprehensive and tailored wealth plans 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.
We understand that your family, your values, your interests and your philanthropy are all connected. That’s why we use a comprehensive, personalized financial planning approach to build, preserve and manage your wealth.
As a client of Cardinal Point, you can enjoy the assurance that comes with having a team of experienced professionals working with you to build a comprehensive wealth plan that is focused on creating long-term value — and delivered with a personalized approach that is tailored to your needs.
Canadian Private Wealth Services are best suited for families with more than $1 million of investable assets.
How We Help
Investment Management
Cardinal Point provides personally tailored investment management services for clients with Canadian and U.S. investment accounts. Investment strategies are customized to our clients’ risk tolerance and goals and then we work to fully integrate them into their tax, financial and estate planning initiatives.
Wealth Planning
Our financial planning service combines our investment management process with your short- and long-term objectives, your exposure to risk, and your tax planning and estate planning considerations.
Tax Planning and Preparation
Our tax planning initiatives are fully integrated with our clients’ investment, financial and estate planning strategy. This coordinated approach to wealth management streamlines the financial planning process and helps our clients ensure lasting wealth for today, tomorrow and generations to come.
OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Understanding British Columbia’s Property Transfer Tax and the 1084204 B.C. Ltd. Case
British Columbia's real estate market is known for its dynamic nature, attracting both domestic and international investors. To regulate this market and generate revenue, the province imposes the Property Transfer Tax (PTT) on property transactions. This article delves into the intricacies of the PTT, its implications for foreign entities/nationals, and examines a recent pivotal case: [...]
Navigating Cross-Border Retirement Benefits in 2025: US Social Security and Canadian CPP/OAS
Cross-border retirement planning has never been more relevant. In 2025, many Canadians living in the U.S. and Americans living in Canada face complex questions around Social Security, CPP, and OAS benefits. Our updated article explores how longstanding agreements like the totalization agreement (1984–2025) and the U.S.-Canada tax treaty continue to shape eligibility and taxation rules—while addressing key developments such as the 85% inclusion rate, new e-filing systems, and the growing importance of residency status. Whether you’re planning to retire soon or already drawing benefits, understanding where and how your income is taxed is crucial.
Social Security Identity Verification: Need to see your ID, please…
The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently announced that it discovered massive fraud against the Social Security retirement program, citing 130 year-olds collecting Social Security payments as an example. Against that backdrop, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has changed how people must prove their identity when 1) claiming benefits for the first time and [...]