BOSTON (June 24, 2025) — RBC Wealth Management–U.S. is pleased to welcome a new leader at its Boston complex. Brendan Krebs, who brings more than 25 years of industry experience, will oversee nine branches and 100 financial advisors in the greater Boston area.
Krebs started his career as a financial advisor in 1998 and built a successful wealth management practice. He has since enjoyed progressive leadership experience at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Fisher Investments, and PNC. He’s held field leadership roles, led advisor recruiting efforts, and was most recently managing director of PNC Investments Wealth Advisors.
“I’m incredibly excited to join RBC Wealth Management, a firm known for its client-first culture, strong values, and deep commitment to advisor success,” Krebs said. “This is a unique opportunity to join an incredible leadership team with RBC to help shape the future of wealth management in the greater Boston area alongside an exceptionally talented team of financial advisors and support professionals.”
Krebs takes over for retiring complex director Brian Katz, who has been with RBC for nine years.
“We are excited to carry the momentum and accelerate the growth in Boston with Brendan coming on board. I look forward to working with him as he continues to make a meaningful impact on financial advisors, our clients and our communities,” said RBC Wealth Management East Divisional Director Pat Vaughan. “I also want to take this opportunity to thank Brian for his outstanding leadership in growing our presence in this very important market over the last nine years. Brian has earned the respect and admiration of everyone he’s worked with and will be greatly missed.”
Krebs received a finance degree from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia where he was also awarded the prestigious President’s Award for his academic achievements. He successfully completed the Executive Leadership Program with the University of Oxford.
Founded in 1909, RBC Wealth Management delivers trusted advice and world-class wealth solutions to individuals, families and institutions. A subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), it is one of the largest full-service wealth management firms in the U.S., supporting the complex needs of high-net-worth and institutional clients by providing access to private banking, credit, investment management, asset management and other services. In the United States, RBC Wealth Management had $640 billion in total client assets (as of April 30, 2025) with more than 2,200 financial advisors operating from 192 locations in 42 states. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, registered investment adviser and Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC. Learn more at rbcwm.com.
Riham Feshir, RBC Wealth Management, 952-529-6256, riham.feshir@rbc.com
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