RBC Wealth Management financial advisors recognized by Forbes as “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors”

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MINNEAPOLIS (August 8, 2024) — RBC Wealth Management, one of the nation’s largest full-service wealth management firms, announced that 34 financial advisors were named to the Forbes “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State” list for 2024.

Alex Rykken, an advisor in the firm’s Edina, MN branch, was also recognized on the Forbes “America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” list, which includes the top 100 advisors under 40 in the nation.

The annual award recognizes top financial advisors at national, independent, regional and bank broker-dealers from across the country that were born in 1985 or later. The ranking is based on interviews, professional credentials, advisor’s compliance records, firm recognition and assets under management.

“Congratulations to all of our next-gen wealth advisors for this well-deserved recognition,” said Michael Armstrong, CEO of RBC Wealth Management–U.S. “They are shaping the future of the financial services industry with their dedication and commitment to their clients.”

The complete list of RBC Wealth Management’s “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State”:

  • Ryan Birkhauser, Lake Forest, IL
  • Grant Chaney, Raleigh, NC
  • Blaine Christensen, Casper, WY
  • Sean Collins, Seattle, WA
  • Jackson Cousins, Portland, ME
  • Thomas Elliott, Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Benjamin Freeman, Edina, MN
  • Aaron Gabrielian, Easton, MD
  • Ryan Kieckhaefer, Delafield, WI
  • Peter Kline, Cheyenne, WY
  • Andrew Kloess, Kirkland, WA
  • Ben Leistikow, Wayzata, MN
  • Jacob Longoria, Atlanta, GA
  • Christopher Loria, Jericho, NY
  • Taylor Marino, Hunt Valley, MD
  • Katie Mueller, Billings, MT
  • Raymond Paquet, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Wes Pruitt, Houston, TX
  • Heather Reed, Eugene, OR
  • Adam Rothstein, Boca Raton, FL
  • Blake Rusk, Houston, TX
  • Alex Rykken, Edina, MN
  • Nico Sacchetti, Shoreview, MN
  • Skyler Sandry, Davenport, IA
  • Brett Scharf, Princeton, NJ
  • Michael Schwenk, Hampton Bays, NY
  • Tara Seegers, Colorado Springs, CO
  • Benjamin Sicoli, Portland, ME
  • Gerald Spessard, Hagerstown, MD
  • Eric Taylor, Chester, NJ
  • William Taylor, Chester, NJ
  • Patrick Vaughan, Jr., Hunt Valley, MD
  • Micah Williams, Rapid City, SD
  • Nora Yousif, South Easton, MA

About RBC Wealth Management–U.S.
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 has $583 billion in total client assets with more than 2,100 financial advisors operating from 190 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.

Media contact
Megan Boldt, RBC Wealth Management, 612-371-6123, megan.boldt@rbc.com 


The 2024 Forbes “America’s Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” award was announced August 2024. Data as of 3/31/2024. Forbes/SHOOK considered advisors born in 1985 or later with a minimum 4 years’ experience. Ranking is based on telephone and in-person interviews, professional credentials, advisor’s compliance records, firm recognition, and assets under management. Investment performance was not considered, and this ranking is not indicative of future advisor performance or any one client’s experience. 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. For more information, visit www.SHOOKresearch.com .

The 2024 Forbes “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State” award was announced August 2024. Data as of 3/31/2024. Forbes/SHOOK considered advisors born in 1985 or later with a minimum 4 years’ experience. Ranking is based on telephone and in-person interviews, professional credentials, advisor’s compliance records, firm recognition, and assets under management. Investment performance was not considered; and this ranking is not indicative of future advisor performance or any one client’s experience. 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. For more information, visit www.SHOOKresearch.com .