Peter devotes much of
his time to working with independent advisors and other
professionals uncovering issues and concerns faced by affluent
individuals, professionals and business owners. He supports their
efforts in researching and developing optimal solutions aimed at
improving their financial well-being and supporting their personal
aims, wishes and lifestyles. He heads a team of professionals in the
legal, accounting and financial service fields who annually provide
100's of workshops and seminars for advisors and Managing General
Agents throughout the country on the multiplicity of topics,
concepts and strategies covering tax and estate planning. Peter's
work and studies over the years have evolved into learning about and
addressing the needs of an aging population including advisors. A
good deal of his time is spent on awareness and educating people of
all professions who work with or specialize in the needs,
expectations and issues of elders. He also conducts workshops for
advisors on the complex issues involved in buying, selling or
merging a practice. Comprehensive lifestyle planning is an
important element of these processes. A Registered Financial
Gerontologist, Peter is also a certified Special Medicare Advisor in
the U.S.
Among his many
professional and industry affiliations are: CALU (Conference of
Advanced Life Underwriting), the Society of Trust & Estate
Practitioners, the Institute of Research & Planning, the Canadian
Tax Foundation, the American Institute of Financial Gerontology and
the American Society on Aging. He is faculty chair of the
international Elder Planning Counselor program.
Peter is a frequent and
repeat speaker at industry schools, conferences, congresses and
seminars throughout North America and is very active in the industry
on a committee and executive level. Peter is also the co-author of
the internationally accredited college program, Your
Home & Small Based Business. He has been repeatedly interviewed
on regional and national television and radio as a subject matter
expert on various industry issues and developments.
Peter is currently
involved in industry work, review and lobbying on financial planning
proficiency standards, courses and exams as well as issues regarding
distribution of financial services products.
Peter graduated Magna
cum Laude from McMaster University with Hons. BA and B.Sc. Degrees
and he is in his 31st year of his career. A veteran industry course
moderator, Peter is a true student of business as attested to by 13
professional designations; his articles have been published in
newspapers, industry bulletins and trade journals throughout the
world. He was inducted into America's Who's Who in 2002. Peter is
married with two children and is quite active in church and
community work.
Current presentation topics include-
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Baby Boomers - Stretch to Retirement and Beyond
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The Value Equation and You
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Upper Income in the Middle Market
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Seven Sins of Succession Planning
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Practice Management and Succession Planning (advisor or business
client focus)