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.

The Fed raises the bar for lower rates

 October 31, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Despite a second consecutive rate cut, a hawkish turn from the Fed supports our view that it’s on hold until at least 2026. While that may have previously caused market turbulence, investors seem content with the idea the Fed has already done enough.

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AI’s big leaps in 2025

 October 03, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

AI is seldom out of the headlines in 2025, with defining developments coming one after another. We look at where AI is today and explain how its promise is matched against technological, economic, and geopolitical challenges.

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Tech steals the Q2 earnings show

Tech steals the Q2 earnings show

 August 11, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

There are more positive than negative aspects of the Q2 S&P 500 earnings season. But there are some nuances within the Information Technology sector data that we think call for restraint.

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5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

5 Cyber Scams Targeting Seniors

 October 01, 2024 |Diane Amato

Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide. With a general rise in online scams — and seniors’ increased adoption of smartphones and the internet — cyber crimes against Canada’s older population are resulting in

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How to safeguard yourself against cybercrime and electronic fraud

How to safeguard yourself against cybercrime and electronic fraud

 October 01, 2024 |DA Marketing

With cybercrime on the rise in Canada, it's important to know how to protect yourself and your family.

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Your fraud protection plan for your business: People, process, and technology

Your fraud protection plan for your business: People, process, and technology

 October 01, 2024 |Royal Bank of Canada
When businesses consider fraud protection measures, there is often a focus on technology – whether it’s installing new systems, upgrading software, or leaning on the technology of key partners. The reality is, employee education, processes and planning...
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The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

 March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Exploiting and harming those most vulnerable in our society is on the rise. Here are five signs of elder abuse to be on the watch for. While many Canadians look forward to enjoying the later years of their lives - either in full retirement or for some...
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The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

 March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
As our online lives continue to expand, cybercriminals are also increasing their nefarious efforts. To fight back, here are five common cyber scams to be aware of, and tips on how to avoid them. In the pre-Internet world, the most common method of theft...
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Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

 March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Whether you run a manufacturing business, an online consulting firm or a florist shop, you have information that is valuable to crafty cyber criminals. That’s why it’s important for small to medium-sized businesses to have a cybersecurity plan in place...
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