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American Expats in Italy 

Whether you’re settling into la dolce vita or still planning your Italian adventure, we’ve gathered everything American expats need to know. Learn how Italian tax rules affect your U.S. accounts, get tips for investing abroad, and discover ways to make your money work for you.

Read: Living Abroad in Italy

Watch: Insights for U.S. Expats in Italy

DF-Direct presents: What’s Being Done for Americans Abroad With Rebecca Lammers
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DF-Direct presents: The ultimate guide to France with Adrian Leeds
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DF-Direct presents: The ultimate guide to France with Adrian Leeds

Watch the full webinar for an insightful discussion with Adrian Leeds, founder and director of the Adrian Leeds Group, as she shares her expertise in helping Anglophones and non-residents navigate the path to living and investing in France. Get to know The Adrian Leeds Group at adrianleeds.com or here on youtube @adrianleedsgroup The Adrian Leeds Group is a licensed real estate agency offering complete property consultation services primarily for North Americans and other Anglophones wanting to live and/or invest in France. She is considered the premier property expert in France for the North American community. She came to France in 1994 with her family for a one-year “sabbatical”...and never left. In order to survive in the City of Light as a single mother, Adrian created a variety of businesses devoted to assisting other expatriates in their quest to fulfill their dream to live in France. She wrote and published the first online Paris restaurant guide in 1996; created and ran a French-English conversation group for 20 years; and has filmed more than 50 episodes of HGTV’s House Hunters International since 2006! Adrian has been publishing three online publications a week since 2001 and has hosted dozens of conferences and workshops and has been featured as a speaker at dozens of others. Find out more and get in touch with us at: https://www.df-direct.com/ https://www.dunhillfinancial.com/ LinkedIn: / dunhill-financial-llc X: / dunhillfin Facebook: / americanexpatfinances DUNHILL FINANCIAL, LLC IS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER. INFORMATION PRESENTED IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT INTEND TO MAKE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION FOR THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF ANY SPECIFIC SECURITIES, INVESTMENTS, OR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. INVESTMENTS INVOLVE RISK AND UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ARE NOT GUARANTEED. BE SURE TO FIRST CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED FINANCIAL ADVISER AND/OR TAX PROFESSIONAL BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY STRATEGY DISCUSSED HEREIN. Copyright © 2025 Dunhill Financial. All rights reserved.
North American Expats in France Quarterly Financial Forum 1st Quarter 2025
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North American Expats in France Quarterly Financial Forum 1st Quarter 2025

Explore essential tax insights for North American expats in France in this webinar hosted by Dunhill Financial and the Adrian Leeds Group. In this session, Jonathan Hadida breaks down everything American expats need to know about French taxes. He’s joined by Brian Dunhill, Cédric Bernier, and Eric Frison of Dunhill Financial, along with Adrian Leeds of the Adrian Leeds Group—each bringing deep, real-world insight into cross-border planning and life in France. Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential knowledge that could benefit your journey abroad. Thank you for joining us Jonathan Hadida! HadidaTax Advisors makes American and French Tax Compliance easy. Make sure to visit their website : https://www.hadtax.com/ As always, thank you to Adrian, at @adrianleedsgroup https://adrianleeds.com/ --- Find out more and get in touch with us at: https://www.dunhillfinancial.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dunhill-financial-llc X: https://twitter.com/DunhillFin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanExpatFinances DUNHILL FINANCIAL, LLC IS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER. INFORMATION PRESENTED IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT INTEND TO MAKE AN OFFER OR SOLICITATION FOR THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF ANY SPECIFIC SECURITIES, INVESTMENTS, OR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. INVESTMENTS INVOLVE RISK AND UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ARE NOT GUARANTEED. BE SURE TO FIRST CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED FINANCIAL ADVISER AND/OR TAX PROFESSIONAL BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY STRATEGY DISCUSSED HEREIN. Copyright © 2025 Dunhill Financial. All rights reserved.

Meet the Team

Questions about life or finances in Italy? Get in touch with our cross-border specialist based in Italy 

Cedric Bernier

​Financial Planner

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Cedric is the Director of Dunhill Financial’s French Office and serves as the lead advisor.

He holds a degree in Finance from Limoilou College in Quebec City and has worked as a financial advisor in the U.S., where he held the Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Since moving to France in 2022, Cedric has focused on cross-border financial planning, with particular expertise in the U.S.–France tax treaty. He also holds the French AMF investment license and the UK Level 4 investment license.

Cedric is bilingual in French and English and works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that align with both U.S. and French regulations.

cedric.bernier@dunhillfinancial.com

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