Clients
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) serves 245 clients, 74 of them pooled investment vehicles. The average client has about $426 million with the firm, and high-net-worth clients hold 0% of its $104.5 billion in assets.
- Investment companies13 clients28%
- Pooled investment vehicles74 clients40%
- Pension and profit-sharing plans18 clients4%
- State or municipal government entities31 clients12%
- Corporations and other businesses29 clients12%
- OtherIndividuals, High-net-worth individuals, Charitable organizations, Other investment advisers, Insurance companies, Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions3%
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| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 69 | $62,915,070 | 0.1% | $912K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 3 | $21,498,738 | 0.0% | $7.17M |
| Investment companies | 13 | $29,417,492,848 | 28.2% | $2.26B |
| Pooled investment vehicles | 74 | $41,955,969,404 | 40.2% | $567.0M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 18 | $4,674,917,377 | 4.5% | $259.7M |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $170,581,657 | 0.2% | $85.3M |
| State or municipal government entities | 31 | $12,920,025,945 | 12.4% | $416.8M |
| Other investment advisers | 2 | $593,198,185 | 0.6% | $296.6M |
| Insurance companies | 3 | $1,407,527,753 | 1.3% | $469.2M |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 1 | $902,995,348 | 0.9% | $903.0M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 29 | $12,360,493,543 | 11.8% | $426.2M |
| Total | 245 | $104,487,615,868 | 100% | $426.5M |
- Clients
- 69
- Regulatory AUM
- $62,915,070
- Share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $912K
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $21,498,738
- Share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $7.17M
- Clients
- 13
- Regulatory AUM
- $29,417,492,848
- Share
- 28.2%
- Avg. per client
- $2.26B
- Clients
- 74
- Regulatory AUM
- $41,955,969,404
- Share
- 40.2%
- Avg. per client
- $567.0M
- Clients
- 18
- Regulatory AUM
- $4,674,917,377
- Share
- 4.5%
- Avg. per client
- $259.7M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $170,581,657
- Share
- 0.2%
- Avg. per client
- $85.3M
- Clients
- 31
- Regulatory AUM
- $12,920,025,945
- Share
- 12.4%
- Avg. per client
- $416.8M
- Clients
- 2
- Regulatory AUM
- $593,198,185
- Share
- 0.6%
- Avg. per client
- $296.6M
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $1,407,527,753
- Share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $469.2M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $902,995,348
- Share
- 0.9%
- Avg. per client
- $903.0M
- Clients
- 29
- Regulatory AUM
- $12,360,493,543
- Share
- 11.8%
- Avg. per client
- $426.2M
Total
- Clients
- 245
- Regulatory AUM
- $104,487,615,868
- Share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $426.5M
What it does
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers and other activities. It is paid through a percentage of assets, fixed fees and performance-based fees.
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) provided financial planning to 0 clients last fiscal year and advises 14 private funds.
100.0% of assets ($104.49B across 245 accounts) are managed with discretion. $62.9M sits in a wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages. 36% of clients are outside the U.S., and 5 clients received advice without assets under management last fiscal year.
What the accounts hold
The filed percentages total 102%. The values below are shown as filed.
- Exchange-traded equity securities
- 5%
- U.S. government/agency bonds
- 29%
- U.S. state and local bonds
- 1%
- Sovereign bonds
- 3%
- Investment grade corporate bonds
- 40%
- Non-investment grade corporate bonds
- 14%
- Securities issued by pooled investment vehicles (other than registered investment companies)
- 2%
- Cash and cash equivalents
- 3%
- Other (Money Market and Securitized Assets)
- 5%
Custodians
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.)’s client accounts are held mainly at J.P. Morgan, with 8% of managed assets, and U.S. Bank National Association, with 8%. RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) has custody of $5.68B for 80 clients.
- U.S. Bank National AssociationU.S. Bank National Association · Cincinnati, OH · $8.61B8%
- J.P. MorganJpmorgan Chase Bank, National Association · Columbus, OH · $8.83B8%
- State Street Bank and TrustState Street Bank and Trust · Boston, MA · $4.61B4%
- All other custodians$82.43B79%
Ownership and leadership
RBC USA Holdco Corporation owns 75% or more of RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.), and Donald Sanya is its CEO.
- Owns 75% or more of RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) Inc.
RBC USA Holdco Corporation
Control person · since November 2010
- Owns 75% or more of RBC USA Holdco Corporation
Royal Bank of Canada
Control person · since November 2010
- Owns 75% or more of RBC USA Holdco Corporation
RBC US Group Holdings LLC
Control person · since June 2018
Leadership
- Donald SanyaDirector, Chief Executive Officer
- Brandon LewPresident, Chief Financial Officer
- Jessica RauschChief Operating Officer
- Christina WeberChief Compliance Officer
- Pan GaoDirector
- Biswajit MukerjiDirector
- Vikesh NemaniDirector
- Wlodzimierz SkibaDirector
- Damon WilliamsDirector
Staff
- 212 employees
- 37 in advisory functions
- 64 broker-dealer reps
- 3 soliciting firms
Fees
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees (other than subscription fees) and performance-based fees.
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.)’s fee rates are not included in this profile. Find its brochure on the SEC’s site.
Offices and registrations
Besides its headquarters, RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses across 4 states.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 750 Washington BLVD, Stamford
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 227 West Monroe, Chicago
Massachusetts · 1 listed address
- 225 Franklin Street, Boston
Minnesota · 1 listed address
- 250 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1550, MinneapolisHQ
Other business names
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- RBC Bluebay
Registration details
- Legal name
- RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) Inc.
- Headquarters
- 250 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1550, Minneapolis, MN 55401-7585
- Phone
- 612-376-7000
- Website
- Not reported
- SEC file
- 801-20303
- Structure
- Minnesota corporation
- Fiscal year end
- October
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Common questions
How many clients does RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) have?
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) has 245 clients and manages $104.5 billion for them, as of May 2026. They include 74 pooled investment vehicles, 69 other individuals and 31 state or municipal government entities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 21 May 2026
What services does RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) offer?
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for investment companies, portfolio management for pooled vehicles, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers and other activities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Which custodians does RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) use?
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.)’s separately managed account assets are held at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, National Association (Columbus, OH), with $8,829,214,117, U.S. Bank National Association (Cincinnati, OH), with $8,611,692,457 and State Street Bank and Trust (Boston, MA), with $4,614,004,861. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 21 May 2026
How many financial advisors does RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) have?
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 212 employees, and 37 perform investment advisory functions. 64 are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.)’s separately managed accounts held 40% investment grade corporate bonds, 29% U.S. government and agency bonds, 14% high-yield corporate bonds, 5% exchange-traded equities, 5% money market and securitized assets, 3% sovereign bonds, 3% cash and equivalents, 2% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar) and 1% state and local bonds. It advises 14 private funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.)?
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) is owned through a holding company by Royal Bank of Canada and RBC US Group Holdings LLC. Its direct owner is RBC USA Holdco Corporation (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 21 May 2026
How does RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) get paid?
RBC Global Asset Management (u.s.) is paid through a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees and performance-based fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
