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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="prntac"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Two decades of industry-leading support for advisors and trusted<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>advice<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>for<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>clients</i></b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">TORONTO</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 8, 2026</span> /CNW/ - RBC Dominion Securities (RBC DS), a division of RBC Wealth Management, has been recognized by its advisors as the highest-rated bank-owned investment dealer in Canada in <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.investmentexecutive.com/report-cards/brokerage-report-card-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Investment Executive&#39;s 2026 Brokerage Report Card</a>. The recognition marks the 20th consecutive year RBC DS has earned top standing in the Report Card.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As part of the research process, <i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Investment Executive</i> surveyed investment advisors from brokerage firms across the country, including RBC Dominion Securities. Advisors were asked to rate how well their firm meets their needs across 27 support categories, including compensation and bonus structure, access to comprehensive technology, such as AI, product quality and key aspects of the firm&#39;s overall culture.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Empowering advisors, serving clients </b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Of the 14 Canadian institutions surveyed, eight independent brokerages and six bank-owned investment dealers, RBC Dominion Securities received an average rating of 8.9<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>out of<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>10 from its advisors, making it the highest-rated bank-owned investment dealer in Canada.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This recognition reflects RBC Wealth Management&#39;s commitment to empowering its more than 2,000 advisors across Canada with the tools and support they need to focus on what matters most: the clients.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">20 years of industry leadership</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>&#34;It&#39;s an honour to be recognized for the 20th consecutive year. This is a reflection of the significant investments we continue to make in our firm,&#34; said David Agnew, Chief Executive Officer of RBC Wealth Management Canada. &#34;Every investment<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>– from technology to our product offering, support resources, and services - is made for the benefit of our advisors and clients.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;This recognition means a lot because it comes directly from our advisors, the people who experience our culture every day,&#34; said Mike Scott, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, RBC Dominion Securities. &#34;We work hard to make sure our advisor teams have everything needed to put clients first, from best-in-class technology to hands-on support that lets them focus on building real, lasting relationships. We never take that for granted.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">To read the full report card, visit: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.investmentexecutive.com/report-cards/brokerage-report-card-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.investmentexecutive.com/report-cards/brokerage-report-card-2026/</a></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About RBC<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>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 101,000+ 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&#39;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 <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.rbc.com/about-rbc.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">rbc.com</a>.‎</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.rbc.com/community-social-impact/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">rbc.com/peopleandplanet</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About RBC Wealth Management<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>RBC Wealth Management directly serves affluent, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients globally with a full suite of banking, investment, trust and other wealth management solutions, from our key operational hubs in Canada, the United States, the British Isles, and Asia. The business also provides asset management products and services directly and through RBC and third-party distributors to institutional and individual clients, through its RBC Global Asset Management business (which includes BlueBay Asset Management). It also includes our Investor Services business. RBC Wealth Management has over C$5.3<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>trillion of assets under administration, over C$1.5<span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </span>trillion of assets under management and more than 6,000 financial consultants, advisors, private bankers, and trust officers. For more information, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.rbcwealthmanagement.com</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media contacts<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Vanessa Romano, RBC Wealth Management Canada, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:vanessa.romano@rbc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">vanessa.romano@rbc.com</a><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Tianna Goguen, RBC Wealth Management Canada, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:tianna.goguen@rbc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tianna.goguen@rbc.com</a></p>



<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">SOURCE RBC Wealth Management</p><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" alt="" src="https://rt.newswire.ca/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C8193&amp;Transmission_Id=202606080801CANADANWCANADAPR_C8193&amp;DateId=20260608" style="border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;"></img><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" title="Cision" width="12" height="12" alt="Cision" src="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/img/favicon.png?sn=C8193&amp;sd=2026-06-08"></img> View original content to download multimedia: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="CNWURL" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2026/08/c8193.html" target="_blank">http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2026/08/c8193.html</a></p>

RBC Dominion Securities earns top advisor rating among bank-owned investment dealers in Investment Executive's 2026 Brokerage Report Card, marking its 20th consecutive year at the top

RBC Dominion Securities Tops Canada Bank-Owned Dealers for 20th Consecutive Year

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    <p>RBC Dominion Securities was named the top bank-owned dealer in Investment Executive&#039;s 2026 Brokerage Report Card, marking its 20th consecutive year atop the rankings. Advisors gave RBC DS an average 8.9/10 across 27 support categories, reflecting ongoing investments in technology, product offerings, and advisor resources. The result underscores RBC&#039;s leadership in Canadian wealth management.</p>
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    <ul><li>RBC Dominion Securities named top-rated bank-owned dealer in Canada for 20th year.</li><li>Advisor rating averaged 8.9/10; based on over 2,000 RBC DS advisors.</li><li>Recognition marks 20 years of leadership in RBC Wealth Management.</li><li>Investments in technology and support cited as rating drivers.</li><li>Market impact: potential reshaping of Canadian wealth-management perceptions among peers.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Royal Bank of Canada (RY)</strong>: Top-rated bank-owned dealer ranking underscores RBC&#039;s wealth-management leadership; potential positive for RBC stock.</li><li><strong>Investment Executive (IE)</strong>: Source of the Brokerage Report Card; market impact is limited but signals industry recognition.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category aligns with Corporate Developments and Industry News, highlighting firm-level recognition within Canadian financial services and its potential implications for RBC&#039;s competitive positioning.</p>
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    <ul><li>RBC&#039;s wealth-management leadership may lift sentiment for Canadian banks.</li><li>Direct earnings impact is unclear; market reaction could be muted in days.</li><li>Positive branding could influence investor preference toward RBC vs peers.</li><li>Outlook remains sensitive to broader macro rate moves and wealth flows.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>8.9/10 average advisor rating for RBC DS (Investment Executive 2026).</li><li>RBC DS top-rated bank-owned dealer for 20th consecutive year.</li><li>Advisor base exceeds 2,000 across Canada.</li><li>RBC Wealth Management AUA: over C$5.3 trillion.</li><li>RBC Wealth Management AUM: over C$1.5 trillion; 6,000+ professionals.</li></ul>
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    <p>RY could see modest, short-term upside as RBC&#039;s wealth-management leadership improves investor sentiment for Canadian banks over 1–3 months.</p>
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  <p><strong>RBC Dominion Securities (RBC DS), a division of RBC Wealth Management, has been named the highest-rated bank-owned investment dealer in Canada by advisors in Investment Executive's 2026 Brokerage Report Card. This recognition marks RBC DS’s 20th consecutive year at the top of the rankings. The Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is the parent organization, and its wealth-management arm continues to cite strong advisor support and client service.</strong></p>

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    <h2>Overview of the Recognition</h2>
    <p>As part of the research process, Investment Executive surveyed investment advisors from brokerage firms across the country, including RBC Dominion Securities. Advisors were asked to rate how well their firm meets their needs across 27 support categories, including compensation and bonus structure, access to comprehensive technology, such as AI, product quality and key aspects of the firm's overall culture.</p>
    <p><strong>Empowering advisors, serving clients</strong></p>
    <p>Of the <strong>14 Canadian institutions</strong> surveyed, <strong>eight independent brokerages</strong> and <strong>six bank-owned investment dealers</strong>, RBC Dominion Securities received an average rating of <strong>8.9 out of 10</strong> from its advisors, making it the highest-rated bank-owned investment dealer in Canada.</p>
    <p>This recognition reflects RBC Wealth Management's commitment to empowering its more than <strong>2,000 advisors</strong> across Canada with the tools and support they need to focus on what matters most: the clients.</p>

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      <li>Survey scope: 14 Canadian institutions</li>
      <li>Advisors' average rating: 8.9 out of 10</li>
      <li>Advisors supported: more than 2,000 across Canada</li>
      <li>Rank: RBC DS named top bank-owned investment dealer in Canada</li>
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    <h2>20 Years of Industry Leadership</h2>
    <p><strong>“It’s an honour to be recognized for the 20th consecutive year. This is a reflection of the significant investments we continue to make in our firm,”</strong> said David Agnew, Chief Executive Officer of RBC Wealth Management Canada. <strong>“Every investment – from technology to our product offering, support resources, and services - is made for the benefit of our advisors and clients.”</strong></p>
    <p><strong>“This recognition means a lot because it comes directly from our advisors, the people who experience our culture every day,”</strong> said Mike Scott, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, RBC Dominion Securities. <strong>“We work hard to make sure our advisor teams have everything needed to put clients first, from best-in-class technology to hands-on support that lets them focus on building real, lasting relationships. We never take that for granted.”</strong></p>

    <p>To read the full report card, visit: <a href="https://www.investmentexecutive.com/report-cards/brokerage-report-card-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Investment Executive's 2026 Brokerage Report Card</a>.</p>
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    <h2>Context and Background</h2>
    <p>This recognition aligns with RBC Wealth Management's broader mission to empower its advisor network and deliver client-centric advice and solutions. RBC Wealth Management directly serves affluent, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients globally with a full suite of banking, investment, trust and other wealth-management solutions. The business operates through key hubs in Canada, the United States, the British Isles, and Asia.</p>
    <p>RBC Wealth Management has more than C$5.3 trillion of assets under administration, more than C$1.5 trillion of assets under management, and more than 6,000 financial consultants, advisors, private bankers, and trust officers. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.rbcwealthmanagement.com</a>.</p>
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    <h2>About RBC and the Bank</h2>
    <p><strong>About RBC</strong><br/>Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from more than <strong>101,000</strong> employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life to help clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world by market capitalization, RBC has a diversified business model focused on innovation and delivering exceptional client experiences to more than <strong>19 million</strong> clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at <a href="https://www.rbc.com/about-rbc.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">rbc.com</a>.</p>

    <p>RBC supports community initiatives through donations, investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at <a href="https://www.rbc.com/community-social-impact/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">rbc.com/peopleandplanet</a>.</p>

    <p><strong>About RBC Wealth Management</strong><br/>RBC Wealth Management serves affluent, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients globally with a full suite of banking, investment, trust and other wealth-management solutions. With operations in Canada, the United States, the British Isles and Asia, it also includes asset management products and services through RBC Global Asset Management (which includes BlueBay Asset Management) and Investor Services. RBC Wealth Management has over C$5.3 trillion of assets under administration and over C$1.5 trillion of assets under management, supported by more than 6,000 financial professionals. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.rbcwealthmanagement.com</a>.</p>
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    <h2>Media Contacts</h2>
    <p>Vanessa Romano, RBC Wealth Management Canada, <a href="mailto:vanessa.romano@rbc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">vanessa.romano@rbc.com</a><br/>
    Tianna Goguen, RBC Wealth Management Canada, <a href="mailto:tianna.goguen@rbc.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">tianna.goguen@rbc.com</a></p>
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  <p>SOURCE RBC Wealth Management</p>
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RBC Dominion Securities was named the top bank-owned dealer in Investment Executive's 2026 Brokerage Report Card, marking its 20th consecutive year atop the rankings. Advisors gave RBC DS an average 8.9/10 across 27 support categories, reflecting ongoing investments in technology, product offerings, and advisor resources. The result underscores RBC's leadership in Canadian wealth management.

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RBC Dominion Securities earns top advisor rating among bank-owned investment dealers in Investment Executive's 2026 Brokerage Report Card, marking its 20th consecutive year at the top

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