DOUG GRAY
Best-selling author of The Canadian Snowbird Guide

The author of fifteen best-selling books, Doug Gray is a businessman, public speaker, author, lawyer and nationally syndicated columnist.  He consults regularly to government, educational institutions, business and professions throughout Canada and the United States.  He is the founder and president of  several institutes involved in small business, real estate, personal finance and writes regularly for various newspapers and magazines throughout Canada, including:  The Globe and Mail, Macleans, Profit, Planning for Profit Magazine, Canadian Moneysaver, Canada News, Today’s Seniors, Today’s Seniors South and Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP).   His national columns reach an estimated aggregate readership of over 10 million people throughout  North America.

Gray has extensive professional experience in advising clients in all aspects of personal financial planning and retirement issues and has recently published the 2nd edition of The Canadian Snowbird Guide; Everything You Need to Know About Living Part-time in the USA and Mexico eliciting rave reviews and extensive media coverage.    A regular guest expert on CBC TV Newsworld on subjects relating to personal financial planning, taxes, estate planning, trusts and retirement issues he has provided seminars to over 250,000 people over a 30 year period, covering a wide range of subject areas.

A dynamic, down-to-earth and internationally acclaimed speaker, Doug’s presentations are practical, candid and insightful with a reputation for being "street-smart" and entertaining.  His information is based on extensive research and personal/professional experience and he takes great care to ensure that his presentations are geared to the specific objectives of his clients.  Books published include:  Start and Run a Profitable Consulting Business, Marketing Your Product;  The Complete Canadian Small Business Guide; Risk Free Retirement and The Canadian Snowbird Guide;  Home Buying Made Easy.. to name a few.

Partial Audience Comments:

".. an invaluable guide for Canadian Snowbirds who want to know essential strategies and tips to plan their financial affairs with peace of mind."

"Gray gives invaluable information.. an essential guide for all part-time U.S residents.. gives judicious advice on deciding between various options for enjoying the sunny weather."

"Your experience in seminar preparation was invaluable.  Your assistance and guidance in the development was appreciated.  Your skill, resourcefulness and professionalism was evident given the tight timelines we were working with."