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William M M. Banks
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS | Senior Vice President–Wealth Management
New Hope, PA
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CRD#: 866519
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Professional summary
William M Michael Banks, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Banks, William M Banks, William Michael Banks, William Michael (jr) Banks, is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
William M is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. William M has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bill Banks | William M Banks | William Michael Banks | William Michael (jr) Banks
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
April 29, 2026 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #2: 3000 Atrium Way Suite 500, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-3914RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
New Hope, PA
Current
April 29, 2026 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 3000 Atrium Way Suite 500, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-3914RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
Mount Laurel, NJ
Past
September 26, 2012 - May 11, 2026
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
New Hope, PA
Past
September 26, 2012 - May 11, 2026
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
MT. LAUREL, NJ
Past
March 23, 2006 - September 27, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
MT. LAUREL, NJ
Past
November 17, 2005 - September 27, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
MT. LAUREL, NJ
Past
May 25, 2004 - November 8, 2005
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past
August 18, 2000 - November 8, 2005
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
September 21, 1994 - August 24, 2000
ADVEST, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past
September 17, 1992 - September 29, 1994
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
June 15, 1988 - September 22, 1992
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
May 24, 1988 - June 24, 1988
HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 18246
Past
February 2, 1987 - May 31, 1988
SHERWOOD CAPITAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10474
Past
May 24, 1979 - January 31, 1987
FIRST JERSEY SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6621
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.
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
Alaska(4/29/2026)
RR
Arizona(4/29/2026)
RR
California(4/29/2026)
RR
Colorado(4/29/2026)
RR
Connecticut(4/29/2026)
RR
Delaware(4/30/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(4/29/2026)
RR
Florida(4/29/2026)
RR
Georgia(4/29/2026)
RR
Illinois(4/29/2026)
RR
Kentucky(4/29/2026)
RR
Maryland(4/29/2026)
RR
Michigan(4/29/2026)
RR
New Jersey(4/29/2026)
IAR
New Jersey(4/29/2026)
RR
New York(4/29/2026)
RR
North Carolina(4/29/2026)
RR
Ohio(4/29/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/29/2026)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/29/2026)
RR
South Carolina(5/5/2026)
RR
Texas(4/29/2026)
IAR
Texas(4/29/2026)
RR
Utah(4/29/2026)
RR
Vermont(4/29/2026)
RR
Virginia(4/29/2026)
RR
Washington(4/29/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 9/8/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
24X National Exchange LLC
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 GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Texas, LLC
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
8,781
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 | 511,871 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 310,428,968,904 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 367 |
| 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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RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Senior Vice President–Wealth ManagementCRD#: 31194New Hope, PATRUST BUT VERIFY
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