John Taft — Head, RBC U.S. Wealth Management and Chief Executive Officer, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Chairman-elect, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association 

"Too many financial institutions have lost touch with the primary reason they exist — to serve their clients' investment and wealth management needs. This is one of the underlying causes of the recent meltdown of certain financial markets."

"Organizations that weather credit and liquidity crises are those that stay close to their clients and true to their mission as trusted advisers."

"At RBC, we have not strayed from our path. Our unwavering commitment to responsible stewardship of your assets is a core value you can depend on."*

*RBC Advisor Services is a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of, and separate legal entity from, Royal Bank of Canada. Royal Bank of Canada does not guarantee any debts or obligations of RBC Capital Markets, LLC. We believe RBC's stock price, assets under administration, and market capitalization reflect the company's fiscal stewardship. However, these business metrics affect neither the performance nor the implied protection of investments held in accounts at RBC Advisors Services.