Meet Our Team

ARIF DEVJI, BA ECON
Investment Advisor/Portfolio Manager

Arif Devji has over 12 years of experience providing high-net worth clients with strategic investment counsel and portfolio management. He holds a degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University and is licensed as an insurance agent. He also has a financial planning designation (PFPC) from the Canadian Securities Institute. He is committed to continuously enhancing his skills to serve his clients and has completed the Portfolio Manager designation.

While working through University, Arif won several awards for sales and superior customer service. He began his career working for a large financial institution focusing on various areas of investment and banking services.
                  
Born in East Africa and raised in Chilliwack, Arif believes in being active in the community. He served as the Chair of the World Partnership Golf Tournament from 2002 to 2007, rising over $500,000 for international development programs. Presently he is the Vancouver Fund Development Convenor for a non denominational organization called the Aga Khan Foundation Canada. During his leisure time, Arif enjoys reading, skiing, golf and is an assistant coach for his son's soccer team. A North Shore resident, he and his wife Farrah are enjoying raising a family of three young boys:  Qayam, Mateen and Jayden.  Click here for Bio.

DON BELL, CIM, FCSI
Associate Advisor

Don has been helping clients with their investment and estate planning needs since joining RBC Dominion Securities in 1997.  Don holds the Certified Investment Manager (CIM) designation and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI). 

Before joining RBC Dominion Securities, Don worked with American Express in London, England in Financial Planning and Investments.  Prior to this he worked for over 20 years in the General insurance business in various positions.

Don focuses on all aspects of client’s finances including estate planning, investments, taxes and insurance solutions. 

Born in London, England Don has lived mostly in Canada since 1967.  He has 3 children and lives in Kitsilano with his partner Patti.  In his spare time, Don enjoys cycling, skiing and travel.  He can be reached directly at 604-981-2302 or at don.bell@rbc.com.  Click here for Bio.

MAJAY RANIGA
Associate

Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities in 2000, Majay worked at the Royal Bank for five years.  In her current role, she is responsible for servicing our clients above and beyond what is expected. 

Majay has a Business Administration and Computing diploma from Capilano College.  She has completed the Canadian Securities and the Conduct and Practices courses through the Canadian Securities Institute and has completed the Professional Financial Planning course. 

Majay is dedicated, talented and always pleasant and helpful.  She can be reached directly at 604-981-2312 or at majay.raniga@rbc.com.  Click here for Bio.

The North Shore Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities is also supported by the following in-house experts who specialize in Wills & Estates and Insurance Solutions.



KIRSTEN JENKINS, B.SC, LL.B.
Wills & Estate Consultant


Kirsten obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia in 1996 and graduated from the University of British Columbia Law School in 1999. Kirsten was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 2000.

Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities, Kirsten practiced law for several years at a large law firm in Vancouver, specializing in the area of estate planning, estate administration and trusts. Kirsten is experienced in advising clients on estate planning matters as well as implementing those plans, including drafting Wills, trusts, insurance designations, powers of attorney and representation agreements.

Kirsten is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Estate Planning Council of Vancouver and the Executive Committee of the Canadian Bar Association, BC Wills and Estates Subsection. Kirsten has published a number of articles on estate planning and administration. She frequently speaks to a number of professional, industry and community groups on estate planning and related matters.  Click herefor Bio.


 

ARNE J. PERRIN, BCOMM. (HONS), CFP

Estate Planning Specialist

 

Helping clients achieve their personal and financial objectives after closely listening to and understanding individual client’s needs is the focus of Arne’s role.

 

Specialized in estate planning, Arne provides solutions to various wealth management issues using insurance products. Arne can focus on both personal and corporate insurance solutions to help increase your net worth and reduce the impact of taxation. He can also ensure your wealth is transferred to your heirs more efficiently and in accordance with your wishes. To help in this endeavour, Arne has access to insurance solutions from the top-ranked insurance providers in Canada.

 

Arne’s Commerce Degree was specialized in “Entrepreneurial Management”. Together with experience, these unique skills allow him to assist many of our clientele through different stages of their businesses. Committed to lifelong learning, Arne believes strongly in ongoing personal development through education.

 

Arne has been with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. since 2000. He is married with three children Raised in Northwest British Columbia; Arne developed a passion for nature and especially sport fishing. Click here for Bio.

 

TERESA MACGILLIVARY, CGA, CFP
Financial Planning Specialist

Teresa has extensive experience offering comprehensive financial planning to clients with sophisticated and complex situations. She draws on the breadth of expertise that she has developed from over 25 years of working in the financial industry.

Teresa comes to RBC from another IDA firm, where she helped high net worth clients with their planning needs and prior to that, worked in the specialized area of estate and trust taxation. She holds her Certified General Accountant designation, and her Certified Financial Planners designation.  She also holds the Specialist, Trust Institute diploma for Taxation and obtained a Certificate of Achievement with honours in Financial Counselling from the Institute of Canadian Bankers. She has recently received the Retirement Strategist designation from ICB and is currently completing the SFU Executive Management Program through the Segal School of Business.  Click here for Bio.