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Robert Michael Armstrong

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
·CRD# 1530547·38 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Michael Armstrong, who also goes by Army Armstrong, Michael Armstrong, R Michael Armstrong, is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 3, Series 9, Series 10, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Army Armstrong, Michael Armstrong, R Michael Armstrong

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Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
RIA
BD
250 Nicollet Mall Suite 2000 16th Floor, Minneapolis, MN, 55401-1931
August 9, 2016 - Present
JEFFERIES LLC·CRD# 2347
BD
New York, NY
May 23, 2014 - August 2, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Purchase, NY
June 1, 2009 - December 19, 2012
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
New York, NY
February 12, 2002 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY MARKET PRODUCTS INC.·CRD# 19794
BD
New York, NY
November 9, 1999 - October 29, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
New York, NY
January 19, 1988 - June 1, 2009

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Current Firm

RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281

Mailing Address

250 Nicollet Mall Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Phone Number

(612) 371-2811

Established

Minnesota since 11/01/2010

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

October

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

8,781

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY (RIA) ADVISORY PROGRAMS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT (8/24/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER—
ARMSTRONG, ROBERT MICHAELCEO, WEALTH MANAGEMENT1530547
CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S.4718504
ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETHCHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA5570750
GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERINGCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP6568226
O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S.6578918
PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHERGENERAL COUNSEL5135403
RICATTI, JENNIFER LEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER4404128
SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISEUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1470050
SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIODIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2524961
THORNE, BRETT LANEPRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY2523268

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

511,871

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$310,428,968,904

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

379

Civil Event

3

Arbitration

114

Bond

7

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025Cover PageReport
08/27/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(11/10/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(8/9/2016)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 7 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Dec 1987About the Series 3 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 10 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2007About the Series 24 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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