A Message from John Montalbano, Head, RBC Global Asset Management

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about RBC Global Asset Management^™. If you wish to work with highly experienced and talented investment professionals who truly care about your financial goals today and in the future, you’ve come to the right place.

As an organization, RBC Global Asset Management is focused first and foremost on serving the needs of our clients. We strive to meet your needs through customized investment solutions and by maintaining the highest standards in everything we do.

Our leadership team guides our organization in pursuit of our goals, it develops and implements growth strategies, helps foster a positive, collaborative place to work and builds on our culture of excellence, shared by every employee throughout the organization.

With offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia, we offer a comprehensive range of investment services and solutions, many of which lead the industry. For example, RBC Asset Management^® won the Lipper Awards in Canada for "Best Overall Fund Group" in 2007 and 2008 and the "Best Bond Fund Family" in 2009. Phillips, Hager & North^® won the Lipper Awards in Canada for "Best Bond Fund Family" in 2007, 2008 and 2010 and the "Best Overall Fund Group" in 2010.

We are proud of the accomplishments we’ve experienced to-date and are confident we will continue to earn your trust and set the standard of excellence in our industry. As always, we invite you to join us and share in our continued growth and success that we will build together.

John Montalbano