Brent Vandekerckhove – Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager Brent Vandekerckhove - Financial Advisor
Brent Vandekerckhove - Financial Advisor RGF Integrated Wealth Management Vancouver
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Brent Vandekerckhove

Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager
BComm (Hon), CFP® CIM®
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Your business is unique, and so are your financial planning needs. We strive to constantly improve the financial well-being of business owners in the manufacturing and industrial sector. Working with business owners over the past 16 years has allowed us to gain valuable insight into their businesses.


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Brent Vandekerckhove

Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager
BComm (Hon), CFP® CIM®
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Your business is unique, and so are your financial planning needs. We strive to constantly improve the financial well-being of business owners in the manufacturing and industrial sector. Working with business owners over the past 16 years has allowed us to gain valuable insight into their businesses.


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Brent Vandekerckhove

Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager

BComm (Hon), CFP® CIM®

Your business is unique, and so are your financial planning needs. We strive to constantly improve the financial well-being of business owners in the manufacturing and industrial sector. Working with business owners over the past 16 years has allowed us to gain valuable insight into their businesses. This insight enables us to recommend the appropriate strategies to help optimize their financial lives. We work to actively listen to the needs of our clients, so we can help them build wealth, save money on taxes, and plan for retirement.

Brent has been a financial advisor serving clients since 2009 and has been with RGF Integrated Wealth Management since 2019. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Manitoba. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) Designations, all part of his mission to deliver a total wealth management experience to his clients.

Originally from Manitoba, Brent now calls South Delta home, where he lives with his wife and two young sons, ages 7 and 9. Community involvement has always been a priority for Brent, as he coaches youth baseball and hockey in South Delta. Coaching and providing guidance to young people has taught him that giving time creates the most lasting rewards. In his spare moments, he enjoys hockey, skiing, fishing, and tennis. He also is passionate about travel, reading and music, especially playing guitar and piano.

Industry Associations

Advocis – The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
Independent Financial Brokers of Canada (IFB)
Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU)




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Degrees and Designations

BComm (Hons) – University of Manitoba
CFP® – Canadian Securities Institute
CIM® (Chartered Investment Manager)

Registration Jurisdictions

Brent is a Portfolio Manager with CIRO in BC, MB, AB, NS and ON. He is a licensed insurance agent in BC and AB.




TEAM MEMBERS
Our Team


  • We would like to thank you for the service that you have provided us thus far. Although it’s only been a short time since we started using your services, we are both delighted with the time you take to get to know us and our financial needs. We appreciate the reassuring phone call when there was a downturn in the market, the advice you’ve provided and are happy with the results thus far. Your newsletters are informative and thought-provoking. We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with you and Mihaela at RGF Integrated Wealth Management.

    – Hugo and Sylvia S.

  • I think the service you both provide me has been excellent. Any time I have asked to get some action done it has been done very quickly.

    – Don W.

  • We have been working with Brent for 7 years now. He has always been helpful and supportive regarding our financial concerns. Any time we have a question he takes the time to research and explain options. He is never pushy and lets us decide what we want to do. We have confidently recommended him to other family members looking for financial guidance.

    – John E.

  • I would like to say that I’m definitely very happy being an RGF client. The service is outstanding and very efficient. Not once have I had to wait to receive answers to any questions or if I need advice on anything. It’s truly wonderful how effective RGF staff is. I thank you all very much.

    – Louella B.

  • We are truly grateful for the understanding & thoughtful attention given by Brent & Mihaela as we transitioned into our retirement years. Brent’s patience & professionalism has been invaluable to decision-making for our ongoing financial planning & strategies. Along with Mihaela’s excellent client service, Brent & Mihaela has been a wonderful team that gives us confidence with their advice and response to our needs.

    – Jack & Alanna W.

  • I have had the pleasure of doing business with Brent Vandekerckhove since May of 2014. Brent made an immediate and lasting impression on me. Beneath his youthful appearance lies a passionate individual who possesses maturity and wisdom well beyond his years. Brent’s enthusiasm for learning his craft has put him in the upper echelon of the financial planning community. I am especially impressed with his integrity, family values and the attention to detail he provides to every client’s unique and very personal situation. Brent truly lives up to the name “trusted advisor”.

    – Peter D.

  • I feel very fortunate to have Brent as my financial advisor and life insurance broker. He is incredibly honest, diligent and knowledgeable, but perhaps most importantly he genuinely cares for his clients. He gave me great advice on the best coverage for my personal situation which I followed completely and after a serious health scare I couldn’t be more grateful to him for the peace of mind his recommended coverage provided my family and I. Thank you Brent! I will be recommending you to everyone in my network.

    – Corey M.

  • Working with Brent and Mihaela has been a true pleasure. They are excellent communicators who are patient with us to explain the often-complicated world of investing. We feel lucky to have been introduced to them. There have been many times when we called in a panic about the markets and Brent talked us through a number of possible scenarios and skillfully guided us to make educated choices for our investments. We are thankful and would highly recommend them to anyone who asked.

    – Talyn and Mike M.

  • We very much appreciate the support and advice Brent and Mihaela give us. They are available and approachable, always putting our best interests first. They have helped us make smart financial choices, including budgeting, saving and tax strategies, investments, insurance coverage, retirement, or estate planning. Thanks to their advice, we are achieving our financial goals and have established a modest, but solid, well-rounded portfolio for ourselves and our family that gives us peace of mind.

    – Jose G.

  • Brent provides the absolute best service in the industry! His knowledge of the business is vast and he always makes my decisions easy and seamless! If you’re not using Brent’s services, you need to do yourself a favor and jump on board!

    – Jerry V.

  • I greatly appreciate Brent as my trusted financial advisor and financial mentor. His communications are clear and professional, always very well-written and presented. He always follows up with me and does what he says he is going to do in a very professional manner. I’m in good hands!

    – Tom W.

  • I felt very confident, comfortable and trust Brent and Mihaela to take care of my retirement investment planning. I would recommend my friends or colleagues to Brent if they required such services. Thanks Brent and Mihaela!

    – Kwong L.

  • Brent and Mihaela have always been very helpful with my financial planning at RGF. They also stay in touch and kept me up to date with my portfolio e.g. Mihaela providing periodic updates and Brent’s diligent follow-up phone calls on my investment status. They also provide and recommend valuable options to improve my investment for my retirement.

    – Kwong L

  • I have known Brent for almost 7 years as a financial planner and personally and I can highly recommend him to any family or business owner looking for advice about saving money on taxes, building wealth and protecting their assets for the future.

    – K.G

  • Brent gave me great advice on the best coverage for my personal situation which I followed completely and after a serious health scare, I couldn’t be more grateful to him for the peace of mind his recommended coverage provided my family and me. Thank you Brent!

    – C.M

  • I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Brent over the past few years and have seen the passion he has towards ensuring people are properly set up financially.

    – E.A.

  • I feel very fortunate to have Brent as my financial advisor and life insurance broker. He is incredibly honest, diligent and knowledgeable, but most importantly, he genuinely cares for clients.

    – C.M.



Financial Planning
for Business Success

Your business is unique, and so are your financial planning needs.
15 years experience advising business owners.

Here are some of the top questions we hear from business owners.
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How can I attract and retain quality staff?
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We’ll discuss ways to incentivize your employees, and share best hiring practices that other business owners have been implementing. We’ll review your group benefits plan to ensure that it is competitive with other employers in your industry.

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How will taxes affect my business?
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You’ll pay tax on your active business income, business investments, and the eventual sale of your business. We often work together with your accountant to help minimize the amount of tax you pay. We’ll also recommend strategies to minimize the tax you’ll pay on the eventual sale of your business.

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How can I get the most value for my business when I eventually sell?
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We’ll work with you to structure your business properly so that you can get the most out of it when you do sell. This includes corporate organization, tax and legal structure, and connecting you with professionals that can help connect you interested buyers.

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How do interest rates affect my business?
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We’ll discuss the current interest rate environment, trends, and how this could affect your business. We’ll recommend lenders and other partners such as mortgage brokers to work with who can help with financing solutions.

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How and what can I do to invest money that I am not reinvesting in the business?
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We’ll discuss different investing strategies for your business profits that are available to you, and how they fit into your overall financial plan. We’ll work with you to help manage, build, and protect your investments so you don’t have to stress about it, and you can concentrate on growing your business.

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How can I protect my business from unforeseen risks?
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We’ll conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities unique to your industry and operations. From there, we can recommend insurance options, legal protections, and strategic planning measures that can safeguard your business. We’ll also help you plan for succession, ensuring that you’re prepared for unexpected transitions and that your business legacy remains intact.

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RGF Superheroes 

Mihaela and Brent make a dynamic duo, always keeping us up to date on our investment portfolio. For almost a decade, this team has guided us through capricious ups and downs, whether that be from pandemic or other turmoil and we continue to see positive results. On a personal level, both are very personable, approachable and down-to-earth. Brent brings a maturity to his role at RGF as witnessed by his mentoring of junior sports and is a leader in community causes that are close to his heart. Always a pleasure to talk to both.

– Joan H.
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Both Brent and Mihaela are easy to contact either by phone or email. Call backs are quick, if they are not instantly available. Both are always professional, making one feel welcome and important. Their advice is always sound and well grounded. Follow up calls are a standard procedure, very welcome. I am dealing with a trusted friend, who I know, and share family stories. Requests are processed immediately. Market updates and summaries are very interesting from other RGF advisors. Brent always reaches out to anyone who shows interest in RGF who I have recommended. Brent and Mihaela to me are the face of RGF, and my experience with both, has been and still is a positive one.

– Richard R
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Our team is driven by core human values. We recognize that building strong lasting relationships is key to delivering results to clients, and surrounding communities.

Excellent Communication
Communication in all aspects of partnership is key. It is imperative to have a shared understanding with each client to ensure their needs can be supported in all aspects of the financial planning process.

Commitment to Client Service
We pride ourselves in offering the best client service for our clientele. We strive to go above and beyond, to provide a well-rounded experience for those we work alongside.

Honesty
Goes without saying. Our word is our word. Our client’s interests are always at the forefront of each and every decision made.

Problem Solving
Our skillset is to piece together and problem solve. This is where we can make a difference for you, and your family.

Strategic Planning
Everyone’s situation is unique to the next. Allow us the opportunity to look at the details, and make recommendations that are best suited for you.




About Us
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We focus on helping clients build wealth, save money on taxes, manage risk, and plan for retirement. We strive to build long term relationships built on open communication, trust, and attention to detail.

We provide a range of services including:

‐ Tax and Estate Planning
‐ Wealth Management
‐ Insurance Planning
‐ Retirement Planning
‐ Cash Flow Management





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