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ROBINSON C. SMITH operates Smith Consulting Group Ltd, out of Victoria, B.C, on Vancouver Island. He has an extensive history in the investment space, both international and retail. Robinson has a double major in Chinese Studies and Economics from the University of Victoria and an MBA in International Business from Simon Fraser University.

Robinson spent a total of just over seven years studying and working in China in foreign trade and investment banking including serving as Vice President for The Balloch Group, a boutique international investment bank based in Beijing founded by the former Canadian Ambassador to China. He has dined and mingled with the likes of Henry Kissinger, Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and the Premier of China, yet somehow still manages to maintain a staggering air of superiority.

Robinson joined his father, Fraser, at Smith Consulting Group Ltd. back in early 2006 when he returned to Canada from Asia. Over an advisory career spanning 12 years, Robinson guided over 500 families on the implementation of The Smith Manoeuvre mortgage conversion strategy and built a significant book of business.

In the middle of 2018, Robinson sold his advisory practice to write his book, Master Your Mortgage for Financial Freedom (which hit #1 in 22 categories on Amazon on launch day), develop the new and improved Smithman Calculator, and develop and deliver The Smith Manoeuvre Homeowner Course for Canadians who wanted to expand their understanding of the strategy. Robinson has also established The Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professional Accreditation Program whereby financial professionals from across Canada earn accreditation as Smith Manoeuvre Certified Professionals in order to best serve Canadian homeowners.

Robinson now dedicates his time writing, speaking and training homeowners, educators and financial professionals in The Smith Manoeuvre strategy in order to continue on with his father’s original mission to give every Canadian homeowner the opportunity to say, “Yes” to the question, “Do you want to make your mortgage tax-deductible?”

He lives in Victoria, BC, with his wife, Heidi, and their dog, Harley.

Current position (1)

President

Smith Consulting Group Ltd

Degrees (2)

MBA - Internation Business

Simon Fraser University

2001 to 2003

BA Economics & Chinese Studies

University of Victoria

1989 to 1995

Presentations

Presentations (1)

Turn Your Largest Liability into Your Largest Asset

Unlike our American cousins, we Canadians cannot deduct any interest on our principal residence mortgages...unless we implement The Smith Manoeuvre, a proven financial strategy which simultaneously reduces our tax bill, speeds up the elimination of our mortgage, and allows us to invest significant sums on a monthly basis which otherwise would not be possible. It is perhaps the only financial strategy which INCREASES one's cash flow rather than requires MORE from it. Robinson explained why the strategy is needed, how it works, and how it can generate significant wealth for the Canadian homeowner - all without requiring any additional cashflow. With taxes going nowhere but up, expensive mortgages and the increasing cost of living, we Canadians need to improve our financial knowledge and take action. If you own a home and have a mortgage, you have the opportunity to turn that liability into an asset.