Here is a quick rundown of how our structured process works:
First, we get to know the circumstances, needs and preferences of your family and business in depth.
Then, we build a comprehensive, integrated Wealth Plan tailored to your specific personal and business objectives.
Next, we develop an investment strategy that provides long-term growth based on your asset allocation, emphasizing capital preservation and risk management.
Ongoing, we consistently monitor your portfolio and communicate regularly with you to keep you informed on your progress.
At every review meeting, we will ask about any changes in your life, goals or circumstances so we can make the necessary adjustments to your portfolio and Wealth Plan.
After working to understand your short and long-term goals, we will create your customized Wealth Plan. Our broad network of specialists within BMO Private Wealth can provide you with significant expertise in the areas of:
Tax planning
Trust and estate planning
Insurance solutions
Private Banking
Business and Commercial Banking
Investment banking
Business succession
Strategic philanthropy
Our team will consistently adjust your plan in the event there are significant changes in your situation to ensure your goals are proactively and strategically managed. Knowing your financial affairs are in order will help to relieve you from the stress of the unknown.
With the expertise of our BMO partners, we add significant value to help you and your loved ones prepare for major milestones and manage periods of transition. For example:
Getting married or divorced
Receiving an inheritance
Receiving an unexpected windfall
Approaching retirement
Buying or renovating a home or cottage
Saving towards a child’s education
Buying or selling a practice or business
Changing your career
Being in an accident or being diagnosed with a major illness
Making a major charitable contribution
We will discuss what happens when you pass away without a will and the additional stress it would leave your loved ones and/or business partners at an emotional time. Taking the time to create/update your will, powers of attorney and beneficiaries can pay off enormously in the years to come.
Conflict often accompanies significant wealth. These can include complicated family dynamics, assets held abroad and disabled family members. Our partners from BMO Trust Company can help you take action on some of life’s most important financial matters while feeling confident and supported. Ask us about:
Corporate Executors
Living and Testamentary Trust services
Power of Attorney for Property
Executor, Trustee, or Court Appointed Representative services
Working with a philanthropy specialist, we can help you maximize your charitable goals by discussing the differences between a private foundation and the BMO Charitable Giving Program.
A private foundation is the most highly structured and personal form of long-term giving, and best suited for strategic philanthropy. BMO Private Wealth can provide assistance with all related tasks including preparing CRA charity returns, working with recipient charities and handling tax compliance issues.
A donor advised fund through the BMO Charitable Giving Program allows you to give back in a significant way and create a legacy. Your contributions are made to a donor advised fund administered by Charitable Gift Funds Canada Foundation* and managed by BMO Nesbitt Burns. This provides you with flexibility in managing your charitable giving strategy in a cost-effective manner. Save time by leaving all of the administrative responsibilities (such as managing, reporting and tracking distributions to your qualified charitable beneficiaries) to the Program’s charitable partner, Gift Funds Canada*.
You’ve accumulated substantial wealth over the years. Together with BMO Estate & Insurance Advisory Services, we will recommend strategies to help you enhance your wealth before, during and after retirement; and ensure it's transferred as tax-efficiently as possible to your loved ones upon your passing.
We will collaborate with you and specialists at BMO Estate and Insurance Advisory Services to: