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

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MINNEAPOLIS (August 6, 2025) — RBC Wealth Management, one of the nation’s largest full-service wealth management firms, announced that 46 financial advisors were named to the Forbes “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State” list for 2025.

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.

“These financial advisors deserve this well-earned recognition,” said Michael Armstrong, CEO of RBC Wealth Management–U.S. “Their passion, professionalism and forward-thinking approach are helping shape the future of our industry and deliver lasting value to clients.”

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

  • Mitch Brewe, Edmonds, WA
  • George Castrillon, Beverly Hills, CA
  • Grant Chaney, Raleigh, NC
  • Jackson Cousins, Portland, ME
  • Michael Cox, San Francisco, CA
  • Tom Elliott, Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Andrew Foote, New York, NY
  • Ben Freeman, Edina, MN
  • Aaron Gabrielian, Easton, MD
  • Nate Hoch, Minneapolis, MN
  • Emily Huffman, Rockville, MD
  • Dustin Illgen, Princeton, NJ
  • Ryan Kieckhaefer, Delafield, WI
  • Pete Kline, Cheyenne, WY
  • Andrew Kloess, Kirkland, WA
  • Ben Leistikow, Wayzata, MN
  • Jacob Longoria, Atlanta, GA
  • Christopher Loria, Jericho, NY
  • Taylor Marino, Hunt Valley, MD
  • Michael Matta, Spokane, WA
  • Stuart Morrice, Portland, OR
  • Katie Mueller, Billings, MT
  • Steele Nugent, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Allison Oakey, Roanoke, VA
  • RJ Paquet, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Wes Pruitt, Houston, TX
  • Heather Reed, Eugene, OR
  • Steve Rice, Annapolis, MD
  • Spencer Roe, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Blake Rusk, Houston, TX
  • Kevin Ryan, Bettendorf, IA
  • Nico Sacchetti, Shoreview, MN
  • Skyler Sandry, Bettendorf, IA
  • Brett Scharf, Princeton, NJ
  • Eric Shadoff, Hunt Valley, MD
  • Chad Sheiner, Colorado Springs, CO
  • Benjamin Sicoli, Portland, ME
  • Kevin Sienko, Minneapolis, MN
  • Trevor Skaggs, Green Bay, WI
  • Paul Swesey, Edmonds, WA
  • Eric Taylor, Chester, NJ
  • Will Taylor, Chester, NJ
  • Travis Townsend, San Francisco, CA
  • Harris Tuchman, Boca Raton, FL
  • Micah Williams, Rapid City, SD
  • Nora Yousif, South Easton, MA

About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 97,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com .‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet .

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 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.

Media contact

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

The 2025 Forbes “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State” award was announced August 2025. Data as of 3/31/2025. 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 .