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Registered investment advisers, the advisors registered through them, the capital they report, the private vehicles they run and the people who own them, as a graph with a filing date behind every number. RAUM is what the adviser filed, a move is two registration dates, and a class is a rule you can read.

SEC-registered adviser

RBC Private Counsel (USA) Inc.

Broker-dealer affiliated wealth managerToronto, On, CRD 109648SEC 801-55491IAPD
Latest filing Jun 30, 2026
First filing on the tape Jan 27, 2012 · 39 filings
SEC status approved since May 11, 1998
RAUM
$7.9B
reported, Item 5.F
Discretionary
97%
of RAUM
Private clients
84%
$6.6B individuals and HNW
Advisors
306
registered through the firm on IAPD
RAUM per advisor
$25.8M
derived; firm RAUM over IAPD count
Employees
1,455
1,455 advisory (5.B.1)
Offices
131
beyond the principal office
Private funds
0
reported on Schedule D
History
39 filings and snapshots on the tape
RAUM$7.9B as of Jun 30, 2026
Jan 27, 2012$1.1B then
HNW client RAUM$5.0B as of Jun 30, 2026
Jan 25, 2018$2.0B then
State-registered IARs (5.B.3)292 as of Jun 30, 2026
Jan 25, 201345 then
Employees (5.A)1,455 as of Jun 30, 2026
Jan 25, 2013355 then
Private funds: no history
RAUM +16% over the last fiscal year+20% a year over threeIARs 294 to 292
Practice profile
derived from the filing of Jun 30, 2026; every figure names its basis
Archetypes, each a printed rule
  • Bank affiliated · Item 7.A.6 or 7.A.7 (bank or trust company affiliate) and a bank, bancorp or trust company as a 50 percent or greater owner on Schedule A
  • Broker-dealer affiliated · Item 7.A.1 (broker-dealer affiliate) and at least 50 registered representatives (Item 5.B.2), or the adviser is itself a broker-dealer (6.A.1)
  • HNW wealth manager · private-client share of RAUM at least 50 percent and HNW share of private-client RAUM 50 to 90 percent
  • Wrap program sponsor · sponsors a wrap fee program (5.I) with at least $100M of wrap assets
RAUM per advisor
$25.8MderivedRAUM over IAPD advisors; not a book size
Clients per advisor
19derivedindividual and HNW clients (5.D) over advisors
Average HNW client
$4.0MderivedHNW RAUM over HNW clients
Average account
$844,049derivedRAUM over accounts (5.F.2.f)
Discretionary
97%derivedof RAUM
Institutional
0.0%derivedpensions, charities, corporations, government, insurance, banks, other advisers
Employees per advisor
4.8derivedItem 5.A over advisors
Advisors per office
2.3derived132 offices incl. principal (1.F.5)
RAUM growth, one year
+16%derivedbetween the last two annual amendments
Advisor growth, one year
-0.7%derivedItem 5.B.3 between annual amendments
Client growth, one year
+9.2%derived
Compensation
percentage of assetsreportedItem 5.E
Advisory activities
portfolio management for individuals, selection of other advisersreportedItem 5.G
Wrap fee program
$7.1BreportedItem 5.I
Ownership
a bank, bancorp or trust company is a 50 percent or greater ownerderived
Advisor book size
not public; not estimatedreported
Also answered yes on Form ADV
  • buys or sells securities as principal to or from clients (8.A.2)
  • has discretionary authority over which securities are bought or sold (8.C.1)
  • receives research or other products from a broker-dealer, soft dollars (8.E)
  • a related person has custody of client cash (9.B.1.a)
  • a related person has custody of client securities (9.B.1.b)
  • a related person acts as qualified custodian (9.D.2)
  • marketing includes hypothetical performance (5.L.3)
Where the RAUM sits
Form ADV Item 5.D, latest filing
  • High-net-worth individuals$5.0B63%
  • Individuals$1.6B21%
  • Corporations and businesses$1.3B16%
Individual clients
4,529reported
HNW clients
1,244reported
Pension plan clients
n/areported
Charitable clients
n/areported
Accounts
9,345reported
Financial planning clients
reported
Wrap fee programs
$1.4B sponsored, $0 managedreported
Custody of client assets
noreported
Compensation
% of AUMreported
Class basis
private_client_share=0.84 fund_share=0.0 institutional_share=0.0 related_bd=true related_bank=true bd_reps=1354.0derived
Advisors registered through the firm
306 on IAPD today, longest tenure first
NameBranchHere sinceIn industryPrior firms
Joseph Martin MadillOakville, OntarioJan 26, 200732 y0
Stephen Lawrence HendersonPeterborough, OntarioJan 26, 200741 y0
Barbara Joanne LapinsCalgary, AlbertaJan 26, 200724 y0
Diane FontaineMontreal, QuebecJan 7, 200838 y0
David William BlairVancouver, OntarioJun 10, 200829 y0
Paula Anne IvesEdmonton, AlbertaMar 1, 201029 y0
Donald James DouglasToronto, OntarioFeb 15, 201133 y0
David Bruce SimpsonCalgary, AlbertaFeb 15, 201128 y0
Merlin David Angus DoucetteCalgary, AlbertaFeb 15, 201125 y0
Darryl Lee BourneCalgary, AlbertFeb 15, 201125 y0
Carter Paul LeveyEtobicoke, OntarioJul 7, 201126 y0
Terrence Darwin FahrVancouver, British ColumbiaJul 7, 201124 y0
Mario LagimoniereCowansville, QuebecJan 12, 201235 y0
Peter William PartridgeSt. Catharines, OntarioJan 12, 201228 y0
Daniel Mcdonald WaresCalgary, AlbertaMar 29, 201226 y1
Sacha KarmanToronto, OntarioMar 29, 201220 y0
John Brian WolfeWaterloo, OntarioMar 29, 201228 y0
Bryan James StephensToronto, OntarioMar 29, 201220 y0
Sean Reagan ReynarCalgary, AlbertaApr 27, 201225 y0
Andrew Robert Paul GrimesToronto, OntarioApr 27, 201226 y0
Marcus LaiRichmond, British ColumbiaMay 31, 201233 y0
Richard Michael SmerchinskiWaterloo, OntarioSep 27, 201215 y0
Richard GagnonMontreal, QuebecSep 27, 201239 y0
Michael Iain WilkieVancouver, British ColumbiaFeb 20, 201327 y0
Donald Grant LoreeToronto, OntarioFeb 20, 201347 y0
David Jay SerberToronto, OntarioJun 24, 201335 y0
Derek Wilson CaldwellToronto, OntarioJun 24, 201321 y0
James Paul MacleanToronto, OntarioJun 24, 201328 y0
Jamie Alexander HolbrookToronto, OntarioJun 25, 201321 y0
Martin RoyMontreal, QuebecJun 25, 201315 y0
Jocelyn PerodeauMontreal, QuebecJun 25, 201315 y0
Jason RahalMontreal, QuebecJun 25, 201324 y0
Michael Fraser HoggNewmarket, OntarioOct 8, 201320 y0
Brian William DavenportOwen Sound, OntarioOct 8, 201333 y0
Steve St-GermainPointe-Claire, QuebecApr 1, 201423 y0
Christopher Charles NewallToronto, OntarioApr 7, 201431 y0
Steve Robert LesterToronto, OntarioApr 7, 201430 y0
Sandra Leigh NassRichmond, British ColumbiaApr 7, 201426 y0
Michelle NickelToronto, OntarioApr 7, 201422 y0
Ryan James DowneyWinnipeg, ManitobaApr 7, 201429 y0
All 306 advisors at RBC Private Counsel (USA) Inc.
Advisor movement
1 left, 0 joined in 12 months
net -1 in 12 months0 left in 90 days0 joined in 90 daysdeparture rate 0.3% of current headcount1 left over 36 months
Left, latest
Private funds
No private fund reported.
Owners and control persons
Schedule A and B, latest filing
  • John David Agnew · Director, Chaircontrol
    since 05/2004 · owns less than 5%
  • Marium Faiza Huq · Chief Financial Officercontrol
    since 07/2017 · owns less than 5%
  • Elisabeth Annica Karlsson · Chief Compliance Officercontrol
    since 04/2007 · owns less than 5%
  • Singh Vijay Parmar · Director & Co- President Presidentcontrol
    since 09/2009 · owns less than 5%
  • Shekhar Om Sangekar · Corporate Secretarycontrol
    since 06/2023 · owns less than 5%
  • Peter Michael Scott · Director & Vice-Presidentcontrol
    since 12/2009 · owns less than 5%
  • Nadine Tinker · Directorcontrol
    since 12/2024 · owns less than 5%
  • Martin-Pierre Boulianne · Corporate Secretary
    since 06/2025 · owns less than 5%
  • Erica Russo · Assistant Corporate Secretary
    since 06/2025 · owns less than 5%
Entity owners
  • Royal Bank Holding Inc. · Immediate Parent
    direct · owns 75% or more
  • Royal Bank Of Canada · Parent Company
    indirect · owns 75% or more of Royal Bank Holding Inc. · public reporting company
Related persons
Schedule D 7.A
  • Bluebay Asset Management Llp
    investment adviserbanknRAUM $58B
  • Phillips, Hager & North Investment Funds Ltd.
    broker-dealern
  • RBC Capital Markets, LLC
    broker-dealerinvestment advisertrust companyLP sponsorreal estatenRAUM $310B
  • RBC Dominion Securities Global Limited
    broker-dealerinvestment advisern
  • RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
    broker-dealertrust companycustodiann
  • RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.
    investment adviserbanknRAUM $104B
  • RBC Global Asset Management (Uk) Limited
    investment advisernRAUM $178B
  • RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
    investment adviserbankn
  • RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel Inc.
    investment advisern
  • RBC Wealth Management Financial Services Inc.
    real estaten
  • Royal Bank Of Canada
    y
  • Royal Bank Of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited
    custodiann
  • Royal Trust Corporation Of Canada
    custodiann
  • The Royal Trust Company
    custodiann
Advisers that list RBC Private Counsel (USA) Inc. as a related person
Office movement
IAPD branch city; joins and departures in 12 months
OfficeAdvisorsJoinedLeftTeams outForming
Toronto, Ontario001
Offices
Schedule D 1.F, the 25 largest
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada55 employees
  • Calgary, Alberta, Canada52 employees
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada48 employees
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada44 employees
  • North York, Ontario, Canada38 employees
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada33 employees
  • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada33 employees
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada28 employees
  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada28 employees
  • Oakville, Ontario, Canada24 employees
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada24 employees
  • London, Ontario, Canada24 employees
  • Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada23 employees
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada22 employees
  • Toronto, On, Canada21 employees
  • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada20 employees
  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada20 employees
  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada20 employees
  • Nepean, Ontario, Canada20 employees
  • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada19 employees
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada19 employees
  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada18 employees
  • Leamington, On, Canada16 employees
  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada16 employees
  • Surrey, British Columbia, Canada16 employees
ADV anomalies
3 against comparable advisers; where to look, not conclusions
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Jun 30, 2026
    Tinker, Nadine (DIRECTOR) appeared on Schedule A between the filings of 2023-10-19 and 2026-06-30
    peers: affiliated wealth managers, $5B to $20B (53)
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Jun 30, 2026
    SCOTT, MICHAEL, PETER (DIRECTOR & VICE-PRESIDENT) left Schedule A between the filings of 2023-10-19 and 2026-06-30
    peers: affiliated wealth managers, $5B to $20B (53)
  • control person changedChange between filings · filing Jun 30, 2026
    Sangekar, Om, Shekhar (CORPORATE SECRETARY) left Schedule A between the filings of 2023-10-19 and 2026-06-30
    peers: affiliated wealth managers, $5B to $20B (53)
What changed
consecutive filings, newest first
  • Accounts · 8,556 to 9,345
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Advisory employees · 1,379 to 1,455
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • BD registered reps · 1,285 to 1,354
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Corporate clients · 196 to 194
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • HNW clients · 1,043 to 1,244
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Individual clients · 4,243 to 4,529
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Employees · 1,379 to 1,455
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • State-registered IARs · 294 to 292
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Discretionary RAUM · $6.6B to $7.7B
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • HNW RAUM · $4.2B to $5.0B
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Individual RAUM · $1.4B to $1.6B
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Non-discretionary RAUM · $187M to $217M
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • RAUM · $6.8B to $7.9B
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Wrap assets (sponsor) · $1.1B to $1.4B
    Oct 21, 2025 to Jan 27, 2026
  • Accounts · 7,598 to 8,556
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Advisory employees · 1,326 to 1,379
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • BD registered reps · 1,231 to 1,285
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Corporate clients · 180 to 196
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • HNW clients · 796 to 1,043
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Individual clients · 3,969 to 4,243
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Employees · 1,326 to 1,379
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Financial planning clients · unset to
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • HQ state · unset to
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • State-registered IARs · 276 to 294
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Other offices · 128 to 131
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Discretionary RAUM · $4.8B to $6.6B
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • HNW RAUM · $3.1B to $4.2B
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Individual RAUM · $1.3B to $1.4B
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Non-discretionary RAUM · $187M to $187M
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • RAUM · $5.0B to $6.8B
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Wrap assets (sponsor) · $766M to $1.1B
    Sep 3, 2024 to Jan 24, 2025
  • Accounts · 6,952 to 7,598
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • Advisory employees · 1,250 to 1,326
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • BD registered reps · 1,168 to 1,231
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • Corporate clients · 156 to 180
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • HNW clients · 753 to 796
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • Individual clients · 3,652 to 3,969
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • Employees · 1,250 to 1,326
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • State-registered IARs · 242 to 276
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
  • Other offices · 132 to 128
    Nov 28, 2023 to Jan 25, 2024
Signals
11 dated events
  • David Craig Stovel left Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. for Wellington-Altus Usa Inc. (registered 2026-03-13)
    Nov 7, 2025 · Advisor changed firm · fact
  • Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. reported RAUM $6.8B, up 37% from $5.0B (2024-09-03 to 2025-01-24)
    Jan 24, 2025 · RAUM change · derived
  • Bryan Matthew Varey (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. (listed 2024-02-20, absent 2024-09-03)
    Sep 3, 2024 · Control person left · inference
  • Shekhar Om Sangekar (Corporate Secretary) appeared on Schedule A of Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc.
    Oct 19, 2023 · Control person joined · fact
  • Helen Jane Ireland (Corporate Secretary) no longer on Schedule A of Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. (listed 2023-01-26, absent 2023-10-19)
    Oct 19, 2023 · Control person left · inference
  • Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. reported RAUM $4.8B, up 33% from $3.6B (2021-01-27 to 2022-01-27)
    Jan 27, 2022 · RAUM change · derived
  • Gina Zapras (Assistant Corporate Secretary) no longer on Schedule A of Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. (listed 2018-01-25, absent 2019-01-25)
    Jan 25, 2019 · Control person left · inference
  • Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. reported 132 offices beyond its principal office, up from 126 (2018-01-25 to 2019-01-25)
    Jan 25, 2019 · Office count change · derived
  • Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. reported 166 state-registered advisory representatives, up from 134 (2018-01-25 to 2019-01-25)
    Jan 25, 2019 · Advisor headcount change · derived
  • Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. reported 134 state-registered advisory representatives, up from 108 (2017-09-29 to 2018-01-25)
    Jan 25, 2018 · Advisor headcount change · derived
  • Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. reported RAUM $2.6B, up 56% from $1.7B (2017-09-29 to 2018-01-25)
    Jan 25, 2018 · RAUM change · derived
Across DFX
shared identifiers only, never a name match
How to reach
public business contact points only, each with its source
Principal office phone
416-955-7782reportedpublic record, Form ADV, Jun 30, 2026
Provenance
Form ADV
SEC filing data 2011 to 2024 and the monthly roster 2025 onreportedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Advisors
IAPD individual compilation feed, dailyreportedadviserinfo.sec.gov
Class
Broker-dealer affiliated wealth managerderiveda rule over Items 5.D and 7.A
RAUM per advisor
$25.8Mderivedfirm RAUM over the IAPD count; not a book size
Loaded
Sep 14, 2026