PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES FOR U.S. RESIDENTS
Cardinal Point builds personalized, comprehensive and tailored wealth plans for residents of the U.S.
At Cardinal Point, we work with individuals and families who have made a commitment to excellence and expect it from others. Our clients seek a long-term relationship with a trusted wealth planner who fully understands their situation and goals. These high net-worth individuals and families understand the need to diversify their investment portfolios, create a family legacy, and find a more efficient and satisfying approach to managing their wealth.
We realize that our clients are faced with a range of financial responsibilities and opportunities throughout their lives and their careers. With our guidance and a disciplined approach to wealth management, we help our clients ensure lasting wealth for today, tomorrow and generations to come.
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.
U.S. 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.