Paulo M. Dacosta

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA)

Calgary, Alberta, T2X 3J3

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CRD#: 5953372

Professional summary

Paulo Miguel Dacosta is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC. .

Paulo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Paulo has worked at 1 firm .

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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None

Experience

Current

March 4, 2021 - Present

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

Office #1: 14505 Bannister Road S.e., Suite 203, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 3J3

RIA

CRD#: 109648

Calgary, Alberta,

Past

June 24, 2013 - April 7, 2014

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109648

CALGARY, ALBERTA,

Past

July 7, 2011 - November 26, 2012

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109648

CALGARY, ALBERTA,

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109648 / SEC#: 801-55491

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Texas
(3/4/2021)

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Current Firm

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109648 / SEC#: 801-55491

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Wellington Street West 17th Floor Rbc Centre, Toronto, On, M5V 3K7

Mailing Address

Phone number

(416) 955-7782

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,379

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INDIVIDUALLY MANAGED ACCOUNTS (10/21/2025)

A+ PROGRAM, ACCESS MANAGER SELECTION PROGRAM & PRIVATE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (10/21/2025)

ADVISOR PROGRAM (1/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,556
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,827,149,933

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/25/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Paulo M. Dacosta

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

RBC PRIVATE COUNSEL (USA) INC.

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