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Senior Investment Advisor
Paul has an uncompromising determination to provide personalized investment strategies to help you achieve long-term financial security. He believes in capital preservation as a cornerstone to his investment philosophy, building plans that are flexible enough to respond to short-term changes yet disciplined to provide the opportunity for greater returns over the long-term. Paul also believes in the importance of having a "life stage" approach to support you across different life stages.
Paul has moved to Canada from Hong Kong at the age of 14. After graduating with a B.A. Economics from Simon Fraser University in 1991, Paul became an Account Manager in the Personal Financial Services department of an international bank. Given his success in building strong and trusted client relationships, Paul became Vice-President and Investment Advisor at a major brokerage firm. In 2011, he was invited to join TD Wealth Private Investment Advice.
Integrity, trust and honesty form the heart of Paul's business. He believes that effective communication and a strong relationship with his clients are necessary for success.
Challenges
- Two co-owners operating a home decor wholesale company in their early 50s
- Both were busy managing the business, which had grown quickly over the past decade
- $8.5 million in investable assets under personal and holding companies, across multiple financial institutions
- Primary goal was to consolidate finances and retire comfortably in 5 to 10 years
Recommendations
- Consolidate accounts and streamline investment holdings from over 50 to 20. Objective is to improve economies of scale and allow better visibility over investments
- Update portfolio to focus on wealth protection and cost efficiency
- Review business succession planning and tax planning with TD Specialists
- Create service matrix that includes monthly communication and quarterly portfolio review. Objective is to allow client to tune out noise and focus on their end goals
Results
- Clients gained control and confidence with consolidated statements
- Assets were more secure, diversified and resilient to potential market downturns
- With updated and better organized finances, clients were potentially in a better position to plan for a retirement on their own terms
The Ride of Conquer Cancer® presented by Wheaton Precious Metals™ benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. The Ride to Conquer Cancer series is Canada’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event. Bringing together communities of cancer survivors, cyclists and supporters motivated to make a difference in the lives of people touched by cancer, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has raised more than $96 million in ten years, making it B.C.’s largest cancer fundraiser. The BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer and the largest funder of cancer research in the province. With the help of thousands of riders we are improving the lives of people facing cancer in BC and beyond.
The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra (VMO) is a non-profit society founded in 2003. They are dedicated to providing superior orchestral mentor ship for talented music graduates, and providing opportunities for the young talents to perform with a professionally-directed orchestra. The VMO offers a program of four concerts each season plus occasional appearances and other presentations in the Lower Mainland. Each season runs from September to May. Paul is one of the directors of Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, and is dedicated to the uncompromising pursuit of artistic excellence and the development of an outstanding professional development program.
Paul Kwan Wealth Advisory is part of TD Wealth Private Investment Advice, a division of TD Waterhouse Canada Inc., which is a subsidiary of the Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Senior Investment Advisor
Associate Investment Advisor
CFP®
Erica brings extensive experiences in the investment industry, from her time working at HSBC Securities Inc., BMO Nesbitt Burns, and National Bank Financial.
Erica was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada at the age of 13. She began her career in investment management over 15 years ago, after graduating with a degree in Economics and Business Administration from SFU.
Erica holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and is a Life Insurance Advisor with TD Wealth Insurance Services. She continues to expand her knowledge of the financial industry and is currently pursuing the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) designation.
Client Relationship Associate
Frances has been in the banking industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining TD Wealth, she worked in various TD Canada Trust retail bank branches in management roles and advisor capacity. As a Client Relationship Associate, she looks forward to working with you on your day-to-day financial and service needs.
Administrative Associate
Jackie was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada at the age of 18. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Labour Studies from Simon Fraser University. Jackie carries comprehensive knowledge from retail banking with her 4 years of experience at various TD Canada Trust branches. She has extensive experience in customer engagement, product positioning and client advisory. She believes in creating positive experiences to retain and deepen relationships with clients to help them succeed.
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: English, Cantonese and Mandarin
INTERESTS: Yoga, travelling, and exploring new restaurants.
Administrative Associate
Lawrence graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Major in Economics and Minor in Labor Studies. He has been with TD for over four years from Customer Experience Associate to Financial Advisor, and speaks both Cantonese and Mandarin. Outside of work, he loves playing volleyball and video games, as well as watching movies and shows with his partner and their dog.
Investment Strategies
An investment strategy is an ongoing process that helps to keep the mix of assets in your portfolio aligned with your goals.
Banking & Credit Management
Effective banking and credit management helps to organize your day-to-day financial needs in a way that may save you time and money.
Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is an ongoing process that helps you prepare for the years leading up to retirement and throughout what can be one of the most rewarding phases of your life.
Protecting your assets
Asset protection is an ongoing part of a comprehensive financial plan that helps to protect what you’ve worked hard to build.
Tax Management
Tax management involves arranging your financial affairs in a way that may reduce your overall tax burden by identifying opportunities to utilize available tax incentives.
Passing on your Wealth
An Estate plan, along with an up-to-date Will, helps you to provide for the family members, friends and charitable organizations that you want to benefit from your estate and sees to it that your wishes are carried out as you intended.
Education Funding
Planning for the cost of education is a process that can help provide your children and grandchildren with the opportunity to pursue the education and training they need to start their own careers and businesses.
Business Succession Planning
Business succession planning is the process of understanding your personal and business goals and preparing your business for the future transfer of ownership and management to your chosen successor.
Planning for Major Purchases
Planning for major purchases may help you accumulate those items you want now and in the future with the least potential cost of borrowing.
Charitable Giving
A charitable giving plan identifies the most effective way to share your wealth with your chosen charities. By selecting the right method of contribution you may maximize the amount of money the charity will receive from you.
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Estate Planning Advisor
Executive Trust Officer
High Net Worth Planner
High Net Worth Planner
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The Tax and Estate Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team applies expertise in estate, trust and tax planning to assist you in developing an estate plan that reflects your personal choices for the future, and the legacy you will leave behind. To help manage your responsibilities, we can work with other TD specialists and external subject matter experts to help identify issues and properly structure your estate in a tax effective manner..
Tax and Estate Planner
The Tax and Estate Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team applies expertise in estate, trust and tax planning to assist you in developing an estate plan that reflects your personal choices for the future, and the legacy you will leave behind. To help manage your responsibilities, we can work with other TD specialists and external subject matter experts to help identify issues and properly structure your estate in a tax effective manner..
Tax and Estate Planner
The Tax and Estate Planner of the Wealth Advisory Services team applies expertise in estate, trust and tax planning to assist you in developing an estate plan that reflects your personal choices for the future, and the legacy you will leave behind. To help manage your responsibilities, we can work with other TD specialists and external subject matter experts to help identify issues and properly structure your estate in a tax effective manner..
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