Richard
Segal CFP, TEP, is recognized as one of the leading experts in Canada
specializing in creative innovative solutions that reduce tax and
reduce or eliminate capital gains in mergers, acquisitions or transfer
of assets. He is continually called upon by public accountants
and tax lawyers for his expertise. Richard is the President of Baywood Financial Group, a
team of specialists that focus on the tax and financial needs of the
self-employed and those engaged in professional practice.
He was born in South Africa and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of South Africa. In 1977, he emigrated to Canada where he continued his career, as an Exit Planning Consultant in Toronto. He is recognized as a leader in the Canadian financial community and holds the Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Life Underwriter designations. Richard is a past director of the Canadian Association of Financial Planners and a past president of the Toronto chapter of Chartered Life Underwriters. He is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Richard Segal was a regular weekly guest on Closing Bell seen on City TV's Cable Pulse24, responding to the market commentary and other financial news of interest. In addition, he has been a regular guest on CHFI Radio's Money Talks, TVOntario's Small Business program, Rogers Cable financial planning series, and was a guest on a live national financial planning Question and Answer forum held on Global TV. Richard is a much sought after guest lecturer, and has spoken and run seminars for numerous institutions and organizations including Seneca College, the University of Toronto, and CCH Canadian Limited. He is a co-author of "Wealth Creation for the Salaried Executive". This book is a Canadian guide to executive and managerial compensation and tax planning. He is also a co-author of "The TASK - The Trusted Advisor's Survival Kit" (Lexisnexis, 2009)
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Richard Segal Baywood Financial Group 235 Yorkland Blvd Ste 1200 Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y8 Canada Tel (416) 221-1313 Email rsegal@baywoodfinancial.com |