Michael's Total Portfolio Approach

Michael takes the total portfolio approach for his clients, which means he invests alongside his clients with a mindset of what is the best investment right now for the overall portfolio, while maintaining allegiance to the overall financial and risk management plan. He has extensive experience in selecting and monitoring individual securities, top institutional money managers, hedge funds and private equity funds to build portfolios around a client’s comprehensive financial plan.

Michael pride’s himself on staying ahead of the markets to help clients’ preserve principal and build wealth over time. Michael’s goal is to learn what you value so he can adapt to the vast resources at RBC to help support your financial needs and attain your complete trust.

Tariffs: A revenue win—but not a deficit fix

 February 20, 2026 |Kelly Bogdanova

After a year of uncertainty, tariff rates have stabilized at lower levels than feared—and become a significant U.S. government revenue source. We assess the tariff landscape ahead of the Supreme Court’s important ruling.

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Can Europe meet the moment?

 February 13, 2026 |Frédérique Carrier

The euro area defied expectations in 2025, delivering growth amid a challenging environment. Yet beneath this resilience, Europe has started to redraw its economic and strategic maps.

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Supply surge keeps Canadian house prices on a downtrend

 February 12, 2026 |Rachel Battaglia
Supply-demand conditions weakened further in most large Canadian markets as January unfolded. Potential buyers remained cautious despite elevated inventory giving them the upper hand. Severe winter weather likely contributed to the slowdown, with significant...
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Trump Warshes his hands of Powell

 February 06, 2026 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

President Donald Trump’s campaign to get rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell culminated in the most likely outcome—simply nominating a replacement. With Kevin Warsh on track to be the next chair, we look at the potential economic and market impacts.

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