The verdict in three sentences
In Montreal, a website for a wealth management firm or family office built by a local agency runs at a 2026 ballpark of 8 000 to 35 000+ USD, and a freelancer often asks 3 000 to 9 000 USD, rarely with a polished second language. Because Montreal clients expect a bilingual French and English site, the relevant Kolonell formula is usually Premium at 8 900 USD, with native copywriting in both languages, a project manager reachable in Eastern time and 3 months of support. Compare quotes on the 3-year total cost and on the quality of the second language, which agencies often outsource to a translator.
What does a wealth management website cost in Montreal in 2026?
The ranges below are prudent orders of magnitude, drawn from public rate cards of Quebec agencies, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles and freelance platform rates (Malt, Upwork, Clutch listings). They vary with scope, the number of advisors and how much writing is involved. Prices are in USD to compare with our international grid; they are not official figures.
| Option | Typical build price (USD) | Delay | What is usually included | Second language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal full-service agency | 8 000 to 35 000+ | 8 to 14 weeks | Strategy, custom design, CMS, copy often extra | Translation often billed separately |
| Montreal boutique studio | 5 000 to 15 000 | 6 to 10 weeks | Semi-custom design, build | External translation or done by the client |
| Freelancer | 3 000 to 9 000 | 4 to 12 weeks | Design and build, copy supplied by the firm | Rarely handled |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 900 | 3 to 4 weeks | Core pages, one language, native copy | No, single language |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 | 3 to 4 weeks | Starter plus insights section and booking | No, single language |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 | Usually 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule at kickoff | Advanced design, bilingual FR/EN, richer content | Yes, native copy in both languages |
The classic Montreal trap: an attractive quote for the French site, then a separate "English translation" line billed per word by a translator who knows neither wealth management nor the tone of a family office. For English-speaking partners the reverse applies: an English site with a thin French version. At Kolonell, each language is written for its readers, with the same figures and structure.
The three formulas are detailed on our international website offer.
What a Montreal family office site must contain
Prospects of a Montreal wealth manager include owners of family businesses, professionals, families planning a transfer of wealth, and expatriates settled in Quebec. English-speaking clients in Westmount or the West Island expect the same depth as French-speaking ones. They want to understand your approach, your oversight and your people before a call.
- Partner and advisor bios: designations (Pl. Fin., CFA, CIM where relevant), background, languages spoken.
- Investment philosophy and process explained without return promises.
- Pages by client profile: owners selling a business, Franco-Quebec families, residents with US or French assets, succession.
- Regulatory pages: registration with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) or CIRO depending on your status, relationship disclosure, complaint handling. Rules on advisor advertising exist and must be checked by your compliance officer.
- Privacy: in Quebec, Law 25 strengthened personal information obligations (designated person in charge, privacy policy, cookie consent). PIPEDA may apply in some cross-border situations.
- Language: Quebec's Charter of the French language governs the use of French in commercial communications, which includes websites. The French version must be complete, so English cannot be the only version.
This is not legal advice: have these points validated by your counsel. Secure client areas (document upload, dashboards) are custom applications, quoted on request.
How to compare two quotes over 3 years
| Line to check | Local agency, typical | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 8 000 to 35 000+ USD | 8 900 USD fixed |
| French copy | Often extra, 1 500 to 5 000 USD | Included |
| English version | Translation extra, often 2 000 to 5 000 USD | Included, native copy |
| Project manager | Varies by agency | Named, Google Meet in Eastern time, written weekly update |
| Domain and access | Check the contract | Domain in the client's name, all access handed over |
| Support after launch | Monthly retainer from launch | 3 months included, then maintenance quoted |
| Payment | 3 to 4 milestones | 50 % at start, 50 % at delivery, bank transfer or Wise |
Red flags: per-word translation without industry review, no Law 25 compliant privacy policy in scope, a domain held by the agency, and "guaranteed leads". Ongoing search work, if you want it, is quoted on request at Kolonell, with no mandatory monthly package.
Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client. Sophie, partner at a five-person family office in Outremont, compares two proposals for a bilingual site. The Montreal agency quotes 18 000 USD for the build, 4 000 USD for English translation and a 300 USD monthly retainer. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 900 USD, both languages included.
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Same hypothetical maintenance of 300 USD per month for both, after Kolonell's 3 included months:
- Local agency over 36 months: 18 000 + 4 000 + (36 x 300) = 32 800 USD.
- Kolonell over 36 months: 8 900 + (33 x 300) = 18 800 USD.
The gap is 14 000 USD, about 43 % lower over 3 years under these assumptions. Sophie then asks for bilingual references: we show her TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a notary and apostille service in New Jersey, with a bilingual EN/FR site, quote requests, a booking calendar and a back office.
FAQ
What budget for a bilingual wealth management site in Montreal?
With a local agency, expect a ballpark of 8 000 to 35 000+ USD, translation often extra. At Kolonell, bilingual FR/EN is included in Premium at 8 900 USD.
Is Growth enough in Montreal?
Growth at 4 900 USD covers a single language. For a mixed French and English clientele, Premium is usually the right choice.
How do you handle Law 25?
We build in a privacy policy, a cookie consent banner and forms that collect the minimum. Your privacy officer validates the content, with about 5 business days of review.
How long does a Premium site take?
A written schedule is provided at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks. Your project manager runs Google Meet calls in Eastern time; the team is based in Senegal (GMT), 4 to 5 hours ahead.
How is the project paid?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at start and 50 % at delivery. The domain is registered in your firm's name.
For an exact figure, request a detailed quote with your page list.
Let's scope your project. A bilingual FR/EN Premium site for a Montreal family office, with bios, investment process and Law 25 pages, is 8 900 USD, delivered in 4 to 6 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
