Meet Our Specialists

Ben Buckingham
Estate & Trust Services

Benjamin Buckingham

Senior Trust Advisor
Solus Trust Company, an Affiliate of Raymond James

  • Guides clients to ensure all necessary planning details are in order for the smooth, administration of their wishes.
  • Well versed in estate planning tools and strategies.
  • Law degree from the University of British Columbia, and Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Trinity Western University.
Damian McGrath
Estate & Trust Services

Damian McGrath

Associate Vice President, Estate and Trust Solutions
Solus Trust Company, an Affiliate of Raymond James

  • A practical approach to helping clients with their estate, trust, philanthropic and legacy planning needs.
  • Over 20 years of industry experience in the following provinces: AB, SK, and BC.
  • Bachelor of Law from the University of London, member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Jacqueline Knoblauch
Insurance Solutions

Jacqueline Knoblauch

Insurance Planning Specialist, Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd. (Canada)

  • Specialized in financial, estate and insurance planning primarily for incorporated business owners.
  • 14+ years of industry experience, including 8 years with Raymond James.
  • A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).
 
Shuangshuang Kong
Financial Planning

Shuangshuang Kong

Senior Financial Planner, Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd. (Canada)

  • Develops comprehensive financial plans for business owners and high net worth families.
  • 9+ years experience as a financial planner in private wealth management.
  • Volunteer faculty member at CFP Canada Institute to coach aspiring financial planners. Holds her Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP®).
Sonya Dolguina
Tax Solutions

Sonya Dolguina

Manager, Tax Consulting, Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd. (Canada)

  • Educates and advises clients on tax-effective wealth management to help them meet their unique goals.
  • Specialized in cross-border taxation, with years of experience advising on complex Canadian and U.S. tax matters.
  • Sonya is a licensed CPA in both Canada and the US (Illinois) and is currently completing the rigorous 3-year Canadian in-depth Tax program.
Uriah Kane
Insurance Solutions

Uriah Kane

Insurance Planning Specialist, Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd. (Canada)

  • Engages in highly technical discussions with lawyers and accountants to facilitate advanced corporate tax planning.
  • Educates clients and accountants on insurance solutions and how to integrate them into planning.
  • A certified financial planner (CFP) and a certified life insurance underwriter (CLU).