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.
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.