Firm profile

Rbc Private Counsel (USA) Inc..

TORONTO, ON, CanadaCRD 109648Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since May 11, 1998SEC # 801-55491Latest ADV June 30, 2026

Rbc Private Counsel (Usa) Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Toronto, ON, Canada. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated June 30, 2026, reports $7.9B in regulatory assets under management, 1,455 employees, 132 offices, and 9,345 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$7.9B
Employees
1,455
Offices
132 offices
Total Clients
5,967

Associated firm names

2 names listed
  • RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.
  • RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Leadership

2 roles identified
CCOAnnica E. Karlsson
CFOFaiza M. Huq

Advisory services offered

2 types reported
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Selection of other advisers

Fee models offered

1 types reported
Asset based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

TORONTO, ON, Canada

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Canada

TORONTO, ONPrimary office · CALGARY, ALBERTA · POINT-CLAIRE, QUEBEC · TORONTO, ONTARIO · OAKVILLE, ONTARIO · ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO · SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA · LONDON, ONTARIO · MONTREAL, QUEBEC · OTTAWA, ONTARIO · WINDSOR · MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO · NORTH YORK, ONTARIO · WINNIPEG, MANITOBA · HAMILTON, ONTARIO · VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA · HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA · RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO

28 office records listed · 132 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links
Phone416-955-7782
WebsiteNot found
LinkedInNot found

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$7.9Bas of June 30, 2026
Discretionary97.2%
$7.7B
97% of total RAUM97.2%
Non-discretionary2.8%
$217M
3% of total RAUM2.8%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 75.9% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
75.9%
4,529
2
HNWI
20.8%
1,244
3
Corporations
3.3%
194

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$7.9B
Total Accounts9,345
10Y AUM Change+$6.2B (+369.5%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Rbc Private Counsel (USA) Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees1,455
Clients per Employee4:1
10Y Employee Change+730 (+100.7%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
ROYAL BANK HOLDING INC.Direct owner · Schedule AInterest in RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.
75%+
ROYAL BANK OF CANADAIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ROYAL BANK HOLDING INC.
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Rbc Private Counsel (USA) Inc...

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-06-30 · Schedules A and B

10 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1ROYAL BANK HOLDING INC.IMMEDIATE PARENTForeign entityRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.75% or moreCode EYesIMMEDIATE PARENT10/2002Schedule APDF page 89
2DAVID JOHN AGNEWDIRECTOR, CHAIR & CO-PRESIDENTIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR, CHAIR & CO-PRESIDENT05/2004Schedule APDF page 89
3ANNICA ELISABETH KARLSSONCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER04/2007Schedule APDF page 89
4VIJAY SINGH PARMARDIRECTOR & CO- PRESIDENTIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR & CO- PRESIDENT09/2009Schedule APDF page 89
5MICHAEL PETER SCOTTDIRECTOR & VICE- PRESIDENTIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR & VICE- PRESIDENT12/2009Schedule APDF page 89
6FAIZA MARIUM HUQCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER07/2017Schedule APDF page 89
7Nadine TinkerDIRECTORIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR12/2024Schedule APDF page 89
8Martin-pierre BoulianneCORPORATE SECRETARYIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NANoCORPORATE SECRETARY06/2025Schedule APDF page 89
9Erica RussoASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARYIndividualRBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.Less than 5%Code NANoASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY06/2025Schedule APDF page 89
10ROYAL BANK OF CANADAPARENT COMPANYForeign entityROYAL BANK HOLDING INC.75% or moreCode EYesPARENT COMPANY04/1998Schedule BPDF page 90

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 6/30/2026 10:53:13 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions2 Yes3 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 3 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1ROYAL BANK OF CANADAPDF pages 90–92
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
Regulator name — filed text
ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 10,338,117.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement

Action status / disposition — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO HAVE SUFFICIENT SUPERVISION AND CONTROLS IN ITS FX TRADING BUSINESS.

Sanction detail — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/23/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO HAVE SUFFICIENT SUPERVISION AND CONTROLS IN ITS FX TRADING BUSINESS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final

9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/30/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,338,117.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
INTERNAL AUDIT OF ROYAL BANK OF CANADA'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE FX GLOBAL CODE AND PAYMENT OF $608,263.00 IN COSTS TO COVER
THE INVESTIGATION.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE
FINDINGS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, ROYAL BANK OF CANADA CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS.
regulatory · block 2FAIRCLOUGH (WOODS), NANCYPDF pages 92–94
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
FAIRCLOUGH (WOODS), NANCY
Regulator name — filed text
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (IIROC)
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 22,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, MS. FAIRCLOUGH AGREED TO PAY A SUM OF $22,500 BECAUSE SHE ACCEPTED IIROC STAFF'S EARLY RESOLUTION OFFER. THE SUM PAID CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS: A FINE OF $17,500 AND COSTS OF $5,000.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

MS. FAIRCLOUGH WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRAVENED THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (IIROC) RULES, NAMELY THAT, (1) SHE ACTED AS A POA FOR A CLIENT BETWEEN JANUARY 2019 AND JULY 2020 CONTRARY TO RULE 43.2(5)(I), AND (2) SHE ACCEPTED A $50,000 GIFT FROM A CLIENT IN JANUARY 2019 CONTRARY TO RULE 43.2(1).

Sanction detail — filed text

AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, MS. FAIRCLOUGH AGREED TO PAY A SUM OF $22,500 BECAUSE SHE ACCEPTED IIROC STAFF'S EARLY RESOLUTION OFFER. THE SUM PAID CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS: A FINE OF $17,500 AND COSTS OF $5,000.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE

CRD
Number:
7690670
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
FAIRCLOUGH (WOODS), NANCY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (IIROC)
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
03/01/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
RBC DOMINION SECURITIES INC.
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
MS. FAIRCLOUGH WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE CONTRAVENED THE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA (IIROC) RULES, NAMELY
THAT, (1) SHE ACTED AS A POA FOR A CLIENT BETWEEN JANUARY 2019 AND JULY 2020 CONTRARY TO RULE 43.2(5)(I), AND (2) SHE ACCEPTED A
$50,000 GIFT FROM A CLIENT IN JANUARY 2019 CONTRARY TO RULE 43.2(1).
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2022
 Exact
 Explanation

If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 22,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, MS. FAIRCLOUGH AGREED TO PAY A SUM OF $22,500 BECAUSE SHE ACCEPTED IIROC STAFF'S EARLY RESOLUTION
OFFER. THE SUM PAID CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS: A FINE OF $17,500 AND COSTS OF $5,000.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT, MS. FAIRCLOUGH AGREED TO PAY A SUM OF $22,500 BECAUSE SHE ACCEPTED IIROC STAFF'S EARLY RESOLUTION
OFFER. THE SUM PAID CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS: A FINE OF $17,500 AND COSTS OF $5,000.
regulatory · block 3ROYAL BANK OF CANADAPDF pages 94–96
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
Regulator name — filed text
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 6,000,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement

Action status / disposition — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO MAKE AND KEEP BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTS, WHICH, IN REASONABLE DETAIL, ACCURATELY AND FAIRLY REFLECT THE TRANSACTIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF THE ASSETS OF THE ISSUER. FAILURE TO DEVISE AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF INTERNAL ACCOUNTING CONTROLS SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ASSURANCE THAT TRANSACTIONS ARE RECORDED TO PERMIT PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN CONFORMITY WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.

Sanction detail — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.

If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE FIRM CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS
13(B)(2)(A) AND 13(B)(2)(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/02/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-21792
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE FIRM CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS
13(B)(2)(A) AND 13(B)(2)(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO MAKE AND KEEP BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTS, WHICH, IN REASONABLE DETAIL, ACCURATELY AND FAIRLY REFLECT THE
TRANSACTIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF THE ASSETS OF THE ISSUER. FAILURE TO DEVISE AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF INTERNAL ACCOUNTING
CONTROLS SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ASSURANCE THAT TRANSACTIONS ARE RECORDED TO PERMIT PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS IN CONFORMITY WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/02/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 6,000,000.00

 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE FIRM CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF
SECTIONS 13(B)(2)(A) AND 13(B)(2)(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST
PROCEEDINGS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST
PROCEEDINGS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER

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