Wealth planning made easier for you

We know wealth builds complexity and the more money you have, the greater the complexity. Whether you have recently acquired wealth or you’re looking for a different perspective on how to manage your wealth, we deliver a personalized wealth plan that’s coordinated across multiple aspects of your total wealth picture – acting as your financial roadmap.

 

Our holistic, proactive approach helps affluent individuals and families achieve their wealth goals at all stages of their lives. We are a team of experienced professionals who can help you save time, benefit from solid advice, and enjoy life with confidence, knowing your wealth is being well managed.

 

We offer complete and integrated services to help you protect and grow your wealth, plan for all your life’s stages, and enjoy financial freedom. We prioritize your interests through tailored, transparent, and objective financial advice, crafting a complete and customized wealth plan with the support of BMO Private Wealth specialists.

 

 

 

  • Will reviewers
  • Tax planners
  • Asset managers
  • Private Banking professionals
  • Credit consultants
  • Investment Bankers
  • Estate and trust planners
  • Insurance specialists
  • Business and Commercial Bankers
  • Risk management experts
  • Business succession specialists
  • Strategic philanthropy consultants

To help you achieve your vision of success, our team will constantly adjust your plan and our services for your evolving needs.

  An investment strategy that's right for you

 

 

As an individual or family with a significant wealth, a key part of your wealth plan is your investment plan. Our team manages your portfolio with a highly customized, prudent and disciplined approach that emphasizes risk management. Through BMO Private Wealth, you'll gain access to a robust product shelf, and enjoy access to market-leading equity research from BMO Capital Markets; consistently ranked as one of the top research houses in Canada and fast becoming a growing force in the U.S.

 

We meet all your investment needs whether you would like us to manage your investments for you or whether you want to be closely involved in the process of managing your investments. Our main goal remains the same : help protect and increase your wealth.

Tailored to your specific risk profile and goals, the right choices are informed by a depth of experience, proprietary research and ongoing evaluation, designed to efficiently, and prudently, manage your portfolio of capital for generations to come.

 

Disciplined Approach

An optimal balance of internal and external boutique investment managers based on macroeconomic analysis and your unique objectives.

 

Competitive Fees

Scale, scope and buying power to negotiate fees with third parties.

 

Continuous Oversight

Rigorous due diligence and dedicated research across our platform based on investment policy and management committee standards.

 

Strong Performance

Proven track records for selected managers that is closely monitored on an ongoing basis.

 

Streamlined Reporting

Investment management from a trusted, centralized source.

 

Broad Diversification

Asset allocation strategies and opportunities that offer different approaches/styles to optimize long-term return potential and manage risk.

 A unique tax planning strategy for your needs

 

 

Tax planning should be considered as part of your wealth planning strategy. This means having advantageous, tax-efficient financial strategies – throughout your high-income earning years, during retirement, and when your assets are transferred to your loved ones.

In addition to your BMO Private Wealth professional, as a Private Wealth client, you’ll have access to specialized planning consultants who will help you build a tax mitigation plan integrated into your overall wealth plan.

Our tax experts, together with our trust and estate services professionals and business advisory experts, can advise you on trusts, estate planning, insurance and business tax strategies that can help preserve your wealth for future generations.

 

 

Our tax strategies include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Ensuring a coordinated approach in Canada and the U.S.
  • Income splitting with lower income family members.
  • Donating publicly traded securities.
  • Making charitable bequests in your Will.
  • Setting up trusts for control and asset protection.
  • Facilitating an effective wealth transfer while reducing estate tax.
  • Strategic use of life insurance products.
  • Optimizing the after-tax proceeds from the sale of your business.

Making the world a better place with responsible investing

We know that many of our clients have an increased focus on making a difference today, for a better world tomorrow. BMO Private Wealth is committed to growing Responsible Investing solutions within our investment businesses.

We offer a range of Responsible Investment options to meet your investment objectives as we work towards a better future for all.

These investment products incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into their investment process, and we can offer specific solutions that make positive contributions to society or the environment.

Our team’s focus is on screening for sustainability as well as quality portfolio management aligned to your investor profile. We utilize extensive research capabilities to ensure that investments meet ESG criteria and also manage risk.

 

 

As part of our screening process, we review an organization’s:

 

  • Ownership and governance
  • Performance of in the investment over the long term and compared to its peers
  • Approach to risk management
  • Operations and compliance
  • Approach to Responsible Investing

Bridging the gap between generations.

We help families like yours with some of the most emotionally charged decisions you’ll ever have to face – from the care of a loved one, to the planning and execution of your estate.

 

Whether it’s paying bills, managing property, selling international assets, or liaising with beneficiaries, we work together to simplify the inherent complexities of wealth, crafting professional, collaborative solutions that ensure your family is protected today, and always.

 

The first stage of estate planning is preparation. We listen to you and create a comprehensive plan that sets out how you will transition your wealth. We also offer guidance on tax strategies to maximize your family’s wealth over time, managing assets, setting up trusts, and developing estate plans that cross jurisdictions.

 

 

 

We help you answer some common questions such as:

  • How will my wealth and possessions be distributed?
  • Can I preserve even more of my wealth for my heirs with a trust fund?
  • How can I ensure that my financial and digital assets, mementos and heirlooms are easily located?
  • How can I make things easier for my loved ones during what may be a difficult period?
  • Who will ensure that my ultimate wishes are carried out after my death?