TORONTO, ONTARIO (January 8, 2020) – RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (“RBC GAM Inc.”) today announced that it has been selected as a strategic product partner by Edward Jones in Canada.

Being a strategic product partner means working more closely with Edward Jones financial advisors in delivering quality products and services to their clients. RBC GAM Inc. was chosen for its broad suite of funds, including RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds and PH&N Funds and the RBC iShares suite of ETFs, as well as consistent fund performance and competitive fees.

“RBC GAM is proud to be selected by Edward Jones as a strategic product partner,” said Doug Coulter, President of RBC GAM Inc. “We look forward to collaborating with Edward Jones to be able to offer our award-winning investment management* to their clients.”

"We are very pleased to add RBC Global Asset Management to our list of strategic product partners. Their diverse suite of investment solutions will provide our financial advisors with greater choice to help our clients meet their financial goals," said Scott Sullivan, Principal, Products, Edward Jones Canada.

Please consult your advisor and read the prospectus or Fund Facts document before investing. There may be commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds and PH&N Funds are offered by RBC GAM Inc. and distributed through authorized dealers. 

RBC iShares ETFs are comprised of RBC ETFs managed by RBC GAM Inc. and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"). Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

RBC GAM Inc. is a member of the RBC GAM group of companies and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada.

*Lipper Canada Best Overall Group (PH&N Funds: 2010-2013, 2016, 2018, 2019; RBC Funds: 2007-2008, 2014), Best Bond Group (RBC GAM: 2015; PH&N Funds: 2007, 2008, 2010-2013, 2016, 2018, 2019; RBC Funds: 2009). Lipper Awards were based on best risk-adjusted performance for the periods ended July 31, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014; October 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010; November 30, 2009; and December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

About RBC Global Asset Management

RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and includes money managers BlueBay Asset Management and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management. RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. The RBC GAM group of companies manage approximately $460 billion in assets and have approximately 1,400 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

About Edward Jones

Edward Jones is a full-service investment dealer with one of the largest branch networks in Canada. It is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund, and a participating organization of the Toronto Stock Exchange. Edward Jones is ranked #1 for the 7^th consecutive year in J.D. Power's Investor Satisfaction study among Full Service Brokerage Firms.^[1]  For more information, visit edwardjones.ca.

[1] Edward Jones received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2013-2019 Canada Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Studies of investors’ satisfaction with their full-service investment firm. Visit jdpower.com/awards