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Michael James Ladge

Michael J. Ladge

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS | Managing Director
Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2351
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CRD#: 2791222
Michael James Ladge

Professional summary


Michael James Ladge is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in Beverly Hills, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Philanthropic services
Financial planning
Trust & estate planning
Loans/credit services
Executive services/Equity comp...
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Nifty Games; Not Investment related; Video game development of Sports game; Advisory board(proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); Dec 2018; During business hours: 1; After business hours: 0; Providing Advise 2. Name: Lojo LLC Address: 15538 Nalin Place Los Angeles, CA 90077 Business Description: It is an LLC that I have used for 15 years for asset protection and real estate/investments Business is not investment related Projected Start Date: 07/07/05 Capacity: Owner - Passive Duties Performed: There are no duties. It only holds assets. Devoted to this OBA per Month: 0 Hours Devoted to this OBA during business hours: 0 3. Name: I-Can Youth Foundation Address: 6709 La Tijera Blvd. #107 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Business Description: Charity - Advisor Business is not investment related Projected Start Date: 09/01/02 Capacity: Other Duties Performed: budgeting and paying expenses Devoted to this OBA per Month: 1 Hours Devoted to this OBA during business hours: 0 4. Name: Royalty Sports & Media Address: 22122 Martinez St. Woodland Hills, CA 91346 Business Description: Athlete representation & Management2020 Business is not investment related Projected Start Date: 11/01/19 Capacity: Partner Duties Performed: ADVISORY AND INTRODUCTIONS Devoted to this OBA per Month: 1 Hours Devoted to this OBA during business hours: 0 5. Name: Refill Inc, DBA Pathwater Inc Address: 44137 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539 Business Description: recyclible water bottles Business is not investment related Projected Start Date: 06/12/19 Capacity: Other Duties Performed: This is a very informal role where there are many advisors to the company. I have assisted them with introductions to celebrities and athletes who drink their water as well as have introduced this to companies like Equinox gyms that carry it. Once in a while we get on a Zoom call do go over the direction of the company with some very cool people. Devoted to this OBA per Month: 1 Hours Devoted to this OBA during business hours: 1

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 10, 2020 - Present

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Office #1: 9465 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2351
RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Beverly Hills, CA
Current

August 10, 2020 - Present

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Office #1: 9465 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2351
RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Beverly Hills, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 11, 2020

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

June 6, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 6, 2008 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 6, 2002 - June 20, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past

February 22, 2002 - June 20, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past

January 7, 1999 - February 27, 2002

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 2, 1996 - December 23, 1998

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(2/2/2024)
RR
Arizona
(8/10/2020)
RR
California
(8/10/2020)
IAR
California
(8/11/2020)
RR
Colorado
(8/10/2020)
RR
Delaware
(1/4/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/10/2020)
RR
Georgia
(8/11/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(3/18/2025)
RR
Idaho
(7/21/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/12/2020)
RR
Indiana
(8/18/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(4/12/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/10/2020)
RR
Michigan
(8/10/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(4/3/2023)
RR
Nevada
(8/10/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(8/10/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(8/10/2020)
RR
New York
(8/10/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(3/6/2023)
RR
Ohio
(12/26/2021)
RR
Oregon
(8/10/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/22/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(8/10/2020)
RR
South Dakota
(3/15/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(5/25/2022)
RR
Texas
(8/10/2020)
IAR
Texas
(8/10/2020)
RR
Utah
(8/10/2020)
RR
Washington
(8/10/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/10/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(8/10/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/25/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

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)
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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
8,476

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY PROGRAMS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT (12/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S.4718504
ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETHCHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA5570750
GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHURPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5736294
GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERINGCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP6568226
LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODYCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP4974723
O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S.6578918
PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHERGENERAL COUNSEL5135403
SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVENPRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT2429425
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
THURLOW, JOHN JCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5726613

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts477,674
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 259,962,335,074

Disclosures


Regulatory Event364
Civil Event3
Arbitration114
Bond7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
08/27/2024
09/14/2023

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Company Information


RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

Managing DirectorCRD#: 31194Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2351

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