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RBC Wealth Management's Scott Fergang Recognized as a Top 10 Branch Manager by On Wall Street

PARAMUS, New Jersey (June 13, 2014) – On Wall Street, a leading financial trade publication, recently recognized RBC Wealth Management’s Scott Fergang as one of their “Top 10 Branch Managers.” Criteria for this honor include steadfast leadership, commitment to advisors and the ability to recruit and retain talent.

Fergang is a part of the Fergang Wealth Management Group, along with Dawn Castro, senior investment associate and Thomas Klein, senior financial associate. He has been assisting clients with their financial needs since 1987. In 2005, Fergang earned the firm’s internal, professional designation of Accredited Wealth Manager (AWM) through an education program sponsored by RBC Wealth Management and Michigan State University, and well as the international financial advisor designation. The team provides wealth management services to successful individuals, families, and business owners helping them to preserve and grow their assets over multiple generations.

Fergang also takes pride in actively managing his branch, mentoring financial advisors and providing resources and education, as well as looks to recruit new advisors who are a good fit for RBC Wealth Management’s culture. He also maintains a strong presence in the community, currently serving on the Board of Trustees for the State Theater of New Jersey and serving as vice chairman for the 2014 gala. He has also been on the Board of The Paper Mill Playhouse, as well as a trustee on the Board of Trustees for The National Foundation for Animal Rescue.

“Scott is a very deserving recipient of this honor,” said Pat Vaughan, east divisional director, RBC Wealth Management-U.S. “He is an extremely dedicated leader who has continuously demonstrated commitment to top quality service, advice, and mentorship, as well as a strong dedication to clients.”

In addition to Fergang, RBC Wealth Management had five other complex directors named to On Wall Street’s exclusive top 100 branch manager list, including Warren Bischoff, Washington DC; Mike Crowell, Hunt Valley; John Moran, New York-Midtown; Mike Nielsen, Seattle; and Ken Ross, Pittsburgh.

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 $235 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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