Senior Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor with Merchant Wealth Management supported by a team of dedicated multi-disciplinary professionals. We are set apart by the considerable national and global resources of RBC Dominion Securities, giving our clients access to investment, financial and fiduciary services unrivaled in Atlantic Canada.
Rob Merchant has provided discretionary portfolio management to individuals, institutions and families for over 31 years. He studied at Dalhousie University and the Universite de Stendhal in Grenoble, France. Prior to joining RBC Dominion Securities he held senior positions with two major Canadian investment firms, qualifying for their highest achievement awards. For a full list of Rob’s accreditations and achievements please visit his LinkedIn profile. Active in the community and during his professional career Rob has worked as Chair & Treasurer with a variety of charities. He currently sits on the Investment Committees of 2 non-profit organizations.
Rob lives in Halifax with his wife Jane. He has three adult children; Erik, married to Katie, works as a Physiotherapist. Jack is an engineer with a real estate development company and his daughter Ellen is a Real Estate agent. In his free time Rob enjoys alpine skiing, sailing and is learning to kite surf. He also enjoys spending time with his family at their cottage in East Chester, NS.
At Merchant Wealth Management there is no such thing as a typical client. Every wealth management challenge we undertake is fundamentally unique and we build our services on a foundation of trust and confidence. While doing so, we will always keep in mind that a client's wealth is just the beginning - it’s a way to do more, give more and experience more.
