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Craig D. Wakefield
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
Houston, TX 77024-4576
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CRD#: 2957545
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Professional summary
Craig David Wakefield, who also goes by Craig D Wakefield, is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in Houston, Texas.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Craig has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Craig D Wakefield
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
July 22, 2025 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 750 Town And Country Blvd Suite 325, Houston, TX 77024-4576RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Houston, TX
Current
June 9, 2025 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 750 Town And Country Blvd Suite 325, Houston, TX 77024-4576RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Houston, TX
Past
November 4, 2021 - June 10, 2025
BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 29, 2010 - November 11, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 29, 2010 - November 11, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past
March 4, 2008 - November 22, 2010
USCA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 137045
HOUSTON, TX
Past
September 27, 2004 - May 23, 2008
HITHERLANE PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 46604
HOUSTON, TX
Past
September 27, 2004 - February 18, 2010
HITHERLANE PARTNERS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 46604
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 18, 2003 - September 1, 2004
NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2908
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 18, 2003 - September 1, 2004
NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC
BD
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 10, 2002 - August 1, 2003
AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 27314
STAMFORD, CT
Past
December 5, 2000 - October 1, 2003
BURRIDGE GROUP LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106416
CHICAGO, IL
Past
November 21, 1997 - November 10, 2000
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
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
Colorado(7/21/2025)
RR
Kansas(6/9/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/18/2025)
RR
Missouri(6/9/2025)
RR
Texas(7/17/2025)
IAR
Texas(7/22/2025)
RR
Washington(6/9/2025)
Exams
State Security Law 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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S. | 4718504 |
| ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETH | CHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA | 5570750 |
| GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHUR | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5736294 |
| GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERING | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 6568226 |
| LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODY | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 4974723 |
| O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S. | 6578918 |
| PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 5135403 |
| SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVEN | PRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2429425 |
| SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISE | US WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1470050 |
| SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIO | DIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2524961 |
| THORNE, BRETT LANE | PRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY | 2523268 |
| THURLOW, JOHN J | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 5726613 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 477,674 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 259,962,335,074 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 364 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 114 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 08/27/2024 | ||
| 09/14/2023 |
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