Earning the right to be one of your most trusted advisors
As our fearless leader, Kathy Findlay, puts it, “People are afraid of what they don’t understand. If you can understand something, then there’s no need to be afraid.”
At Kathy Findlay Wealth Strategies, we strive to make things simple – so you’re not afraid to open statements or have review meetings with your advisor. We want you to feel excited about your financial future. This is how we build lasting relationships based on mutual respect and trust, for life.
Guiding our clients and their families to financial independence, every step of the way
Every day, we strive to become one of our clients’ most trusted advisors. As your committed, responsive team of wealth professionals, we take great pride in bringing structure, organization, and clarity to the complicated world of wealth management.
Kathy Findlay
Heather Esposito
Adam Keyserlingk
Katerina Vyskotova
Wealth management
Our unique Prolifica360 process is your edge
With roots in Medieval Latin, the word prolifica can be defined as an abundance of something that is everywhere, at all times, which makes it the perfect way to describe wealth management. We firmly believe that as your life and your financial journey evolve, your wealth plan should be evolving as well. That’s why we created a customized, dynamic framework that offers you a 360-degree view of your finances and encompasses every aspect of your financial life, all at once.
1. The discovery process
We start by taking the time to discover your unique needs, goals, and circumstances. Having a clear and thorough understanding of all the people involved, as well as what’s important to you and why, is the key to our success.
2. The strategic gameplan
Once we have a thorough understanding of all the people involved and your priorities, we can come up with a strategy to help you achieve your goals. We’ll develop a financial plan, which is one of the most critical components of our process, and use this document as our financial roadmap.
3. The implementation strategy
To implement our wealth strategy, we create an Investment Policy Statement (IPS), which provides guidance on your long-term strategic investment plan, and also outlines the criteria for monitoring, evaluating, and reviewing your investments.
4. The component analysis
We recognize that your wealth extends beyond your investments. It includes financial planning, will and estate planning, insurance planning, and tax planning. It is our hope that once you have a clear understanding of all these components, you will feel empowered and excited about your financial future.
5. The review process
Once we have your financial plan in place, we don’t set it and forget it. We conduct regular reviews with you, either in person or over the phone, depending on your preference. We use this review to ensure we are on the right track and make adjustments as necessary.
6. The ultimate goal
In a world of uncertainty, we prioritize building relationships with our clients and their family, for life. We never lose sight of the ultimate goal, which is to help you and your family create lasting wealth.
Investments
Our analytical investment approach is your advantage
Personally and professionally, our team values structure, organization, and discipline. We bring these values to your investments, employing a sophisticated and comprehensive research approach that enables us to make optimal data-driven decisions.
Vetting the fundamentals
We conduct fundamental research, collecting and analyzing key company metrics and assessing the overall health of the economy.
Using technical analysis
To identify the right sectors and stocks to invest in at the right time, we take a proactive approach to both our buy and sell strategies.
I have been investing with Kathy Findlay since 2000. Her investment style and philosophy has proven successful, not only during good times, but also during the last few difficult investment years.
—Jim Gillis, President, Haida Forest Products Ltd.
Our community
Leading the charge
Being part of Canada’s largest financial institution means that people look to us to take the lead – especially within our communities. Each and every day, we strive to live up to the high standards we’ve set for ourselves, with the hope that our actions today will inspire the leaders of tomorrow.
RBC Dominion Securities Women’s Advisory Board
Kathy Findlay actively serves on the Women’s Advisory Board (WAB), whose mission is to support and promote the career success of women in the roles of client-facing advisors, branch managers, and head office professionals.
Women of Distinction Award
In 2021, Kathy Findlay was honoured to receive the Women of Distinction Award. The award recognizes strong women who make a difference at RBC by demonstrating their leadership at work and in their communities, sharing their talents and time with others, and pushing boundaries with new ideas and perspectives.
RBC Dominion Securities Peer-to-Peer Mentorship and Subject Matter Expert programs
With a passion and vision for the advancement of all investment advisors (IAs) at RBC Dominion Securities, Kathy Findlay works tirelessly with the Head Office team to support the IA Peer-to-Peer Mentorship and Subject Matter Expert programs.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF Canada)
Kathy Findlay and her family are longtime supporters of the JDRF. Kathy's son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 14 months old, and the JDRF has since been an incredibly important part of her family's life. Recently, the family made a five-year commitment to support Canada's first JDRF Centre of Excellence in Type 1 diabetes research located at UBC.
Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet at UBC
Kathy Findlay serves as an officiating volunteer for age group and university swimming to support the advancement of youth in swimming.
Helping communities prosper
Lifting up those that need it most is incredibly important to the team at Kathy Findlay Wealth Strategies. That’s why they proudly offer financial support to over 20 different community groups across B.C. They also provide essential support for education in developing countries.
Whenever I see organizations, groups, or people in need, I want to help – to bring people joy.
—Kathy Findlay
Insights
Resources
Find the right tools and resources
We hope the tools and resources you find here will make your life a little easier. Here, you can access your client sign-on and find information on your statements, GIC rates, and more.
Easily access your accounts online
With a single sign-on, you can view your account information at any time from the convenience of any personal device with secure internet connection.
Send us a secure message
Safely send and receive messages containing personal information through the Secure Messaging Centre.
Get timely market information
Get real-time quotes for stocks listed on Canadian and U.S. markets. Plus, create custom “watchlists” for investments you want to monitor.
Reduce paperwork with eDocuments
Access key documents, such as statements, tax slips, annual reports, trade confirmations and prospectuses, at any time.
Connect accounts & transfer funds
View all of your RBC accounts in one place, and transfer funds from your RBC Royal Bank accounts in real time during regular business hours.
Explore our wealth planning guides and resources
Tax reporting guide
A guide designed to help you and your tax advisor prepare your tax return as related to your investments with RBC Dominion Securities.
Retirement checklist
Whether you’re years away from retiring, close to retirement, or already retired, a comprehensive plan and expert advice are critical to building and protecting your retirement dream.
Handy financial planning facts
A complete list of important deadlines, contribution limits, tax facts, pension information, and more.
DS statement guide
Understand your statement with this visual guide. If you need further help understanding your statement, please contact us.
Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Let us help you get started.
Email:kathy.findlay@rbc.com
Phone:604-257-7055