Christie Henderson

Our veteran team of chartered accountants and certified financial planners, all specialists in different areas of taxation, will be back to update the book for the fifth year in a row.Christie Henderson, CA, CFP, TEP, is a partner with Henderson Partners LLP, specializing in financial and tax planning. Christie qualified for the CA designation with Ernst & Young, Toronto, and has completed the CICA's in-depth tax course. Christie's undergraduate degree is from Dalhousie University. Christie's clientele consists largely of entrepreneurial owner-managers, executives, and their families. She provides comprehensive financial planning, including retirement planning, investment planning, insurance consultation, estate planning, stock option planning, and business succession planning.Brian Quinlan, CA, CFP, TEP, is a partner with Campbell Lawless LLP in Toronto. He works with individuals and owner-managed businesses to maximize cash by minimizing tax! Brian is a contributing editor at Canadian MoneySaver Magazine and has also been a guest on TVOntario's Money Talks and Roger Cable TV's The Prosperity Show. He has instructed tax courses for Ryerson University and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Brian is a frequent speaker at tax and financial planning seminars. Brian has two income-splitting vehicles: Andrew, thirteen and Tara, ten.Suzanne Schultz, CA, CFP, is an Associate Vice President at AIC Group of Funds, where she provides tax education and advisory services to financial advisors and their clients. Suzanne has authored courses on corporate taxes and trusts for CCH Canadian Limited, has written columns for the Globe and Mail, and also makes regular appearances on various Canadian television and radio programs. She is a sought-after speaker and enjoys teaching others through seminars, courses, literature, and media appearances. Suzanne is a graduate of Dalhousie University and completed her CA designation while working for KPMG. She has also completed the CICA's in-depth tax course and is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation. Aside from her career, Suzanne enjoys a busy family life with her husband Kevin, and son, Carter.Leigh Vyn, CA, CFP, is an Associate Vice President of AIC Tax Smart Services, where ehs plays an essential role in providing financial advisors across Canada with a broad range of tax and estate planning servides. She has written articles for CI mutual funds and the Globe and Mail's Report on Business. She has also co-authored courses on trusts and corporate tax for CCH Canadian Limited. Leigh has become a frequently requested speaker, and has made numerous television appearances. Leigh received her Honours Bachelor of Commerce at McMaster University, in Hamilton,Ontario. She began her accounting career at KPMG and then went on to obtain her CA designation. Leigh has also completed the CICA's in-depth tax course, and is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.Senior Editor: Tim Cestnick, CA, CPA, CFP, TEP, enjoys a reputation as one of Canada’s most respected experts and public speakers in the area of tax and personal finance. He is managing director of National Tax Services at AIC Limited. As a prolific author, Tim wrote the Canadian best-sellers The Tax Freedom Zone, Winning The Tax Game—a book that is updated annually—and Winning The Estate Planning Game. He has also authored Winning The Education Savings Game, and co-authored Death and Taxes and Your Family’s Money.