News Release

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (August 11, 2014) – RBC Wealth Management-U.S. announced that Michael Rose has joined the firm as senior manager - Professional and Practice Development. Rose is based in Minneapolis and reports to Ward Ring, managing director of Wealth Management Consulting.

In his new role, Rose leads a team of dedicated coaching and training professionals who are passionate about helping financial advisors and their partners grow their business, provide superior client service and create a fulfilling work experience.

“We are happy to welcome Michael to RBC Wealth Management,” said Ring. “His strong understanding of what goes into making a financial advisor successful, as well as his leadership and coaching skills, make him a strong addition to the firm.”

Rose a former financial advisor who built a successful practice in Sarasota, Florida before moving to Minnesota in 2009. He spent several years working with a premier practice management consultancy, helping advisors around the country fine-tune their processes and create roadmaps for transformation.

Rose earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston University. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and loves creating presentations that inspire genuine behavior change and remind people of their vast potential.

About RBC Wealth Management – U.S.
In the United States, RBC Wealth Management operates as a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Founded in 1909, RBC Capital Markets, LLC. is a member of the New York Stock Exchange, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and other major securities exchanges. RBC Wealth Management has more than $260 billion of assets under administration and nearly 2,000 financial advisors operating in 200 locations in 42 states.

For more information, please contact:
Jonell Lundquist, RBC Wealth Management: 612-371-2239 or jonell.lundquist@rbc.com

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