RBC Wealth Management congratulates advisors named to the 2026 Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” ranking

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MINNEAPOLIS, (March 24, 2026) — RBC Wealth Management announces that 39 advisors were recognized on the annual Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” list for 2026.

The award recognizes top financial advisors across the country using criteria including assets under management, revenue generated by advisors and the quality of their practices.

“We are proud to see our advisors recognized on Barron’s ‘Top 1,500 Financial Advisors’ list,” said Michael Armstrong, CEO of RBC Wealth Management – U.S. “This honor reflects their exceptional client service, deep expertise, and commitment to delivering tailored financial solutions.”

The complete list of RBC Wealth Management advisors named to the Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” ranking for 2026:

  • Brett Bartman – Nashville, TN
  • Patricia Baum – Annapolis, MD
  • Kevin Blonkvist – Midland, TX
  • Michael Blonkvist Jr. – Midland, TX
  • Robb Boland – Philadelphia, PA
  • Robert Bourgault – Providence, RI
  • Robert Carmichael – Walnut Creek, CA
  • Christopher Cates – Albuquerque, NM
  • Brian Clement – Portland, ME
  • Joe Di Vito – Phoenix, AZ
  • Bryon Epple – Bel Air, MD
  • Ann Marie Etergino – Chevy Chase, MD
  • Brian Ford – Richmond, VA
  • Michael Gara – Princeton, NJ
  • John Garlock – Omaha, NE
  • Eric Glasband – Boca Raton, FL
  • Rebecca Glasgow – Atlanta, GA
  • Gregory Glosser – Dallas, TX
  • David Hillard – Rapid City, SD
  • Aaron Howe – Wayzata, MN
  • Rick Kelley – Omaha, NE
  • Peter Kline – Cheyenne, WY
  • Daniel Kolb – Brookfield, WI
  • Brian Kroneberger – Hunt Valley, MD
  • Bob McCarthy – Raleigh, NC
  • John Micera – Florham Park, NJ
  • David Miller – Huntington, WV
  • Rhett Neuman – Stillwater, MN
  • Steve Ogle – San Antonio, TX
  • Michael Riley – Rockville, MD
  • Beth Rosenwald – Baltimore, MD
  • Wayne (Curt) Rubinas – Atlanta, GA
  • Alex Rykken – Edina, MN
  • Wayne Schluchter. – St. Cloud, MN
  • Dennis Stanek Jr – Farmington, CT
  • Michael Taggart – Florham Park, NJ
  • Thomas Van Dyck – San Francisco, CA
  • Brad Wheelock – Naples, FL
  • Micah Williams – Rapid City, SD

About RBC Wealth Management–U.S.

RBC Wealth Management is a leading financial services company in the United States, delivering trusted advice and world-class wealth solutions to individuals, families and businesses. With 195 offices across 43 states, RBC Wealth Management supports the complex needs of high-net-worth clients through customized wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning and more. As part of RBC, a diversified global financial institution and one of the world’s largest banks based on market capitalization, RBC Wealth Management offers the scale, resources and expertise to help clients achieve their financial goals.  RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, registered investment adviser and Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC. Learn more at rbcwm.com.

The 2026 Barron’s “Top 1,500 Financial Advisors” award was announced March 2026. Data as of Sept. 30, 2025. The award is based on the following criteria: individual with a minimum of seven years’ experience in the industry, client retention reports, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and acceptable compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

Media contact

Riham Feshir, RBC Wealth Management, riham.feshir@rbc.com, 952-529-6256

Investment and insurance products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency, are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank or any bank affiliate, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.