About our team

We provide comprehensive financial solutions and asset management to a select group of individuals, business owners and small- to mid-size companies. By taking into account your investment objective, ability or willingness to assume risk, tax situations, and other unique circumstances, we develop financial strategies and investment solutions tailored for you.

Preservation of capital is typically one of the primary concerns of our clients. With this in mind, we take the minimum amount of risk necessary to meet your stated investment objectives. This does not preclude us from being aggressive when appropriate, but it must adhere to the objectives of your overall wealth management plan. In addition, we strive to provide a level of service and professionalism that exceeds our client’s expectations.

Stephen D. Leightman, AWM

First Vice President - Financial Advisor, Advanced Wealth Manager

856-840-6650

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Mark J. Evans, AWM, CPA

First Vice President - Financial Advisor, Advanced Wealth Manager

856-840-6651

Paul A Tropea, AWM, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Financial Advisor, Advanced Wealth Manager

856-840-6663

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Client Strategies Team

The Client Strategies Team is a resource to help support you in your wealth planning goals, developing a strong understanding of your personal financial objectives, gathering valuable information and addressing complex financial and wealth strategies issues. Explore the bios below to learn more about the team.

Les Williams

Wealth Strategist

Les works with RBC Wealth Management financial advisors to develop appropriate wealth management solutions for clients in the areas of estate planning, retirement planning, stock option planning, charitable giving, education funding and wealth transfer. He also works with clients’ attorneys, accountants and other professionals to implement strategies to meet clients’ financial objectives.

Cathy Walker

Trust Consultant

Cathy specializes in collaborating with RBC Wealth Management financial advisors to deliver trust solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families as part of a holistic wealth management planning solution. Her overall goal is to enhance and support client-advisor relationships as well as to identify trust solutions that both optimize opportunities and mitigate risks.

Liz Jacovino, CFP®, CTFA

Wealth Strategist

Liz works with RBC Wealth Management financial advisors to develop appropriate wealth management solutions for clients in the areas of estate planning, retirement planning, stock option planning, charitable giving, education funding and wealth transfer. She also works with clients’ attorneys, accountants and other professionals to implement strategies to meet clients’ financial objectives.

Matt Franks

Head of High Net Worth Credit

Before joining Royal Bank of Canada in July 2020 as the Head of High Net Worth Credit, Matthew held various leadership roles in the High Net Worth division of Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank from 2012 to 2020, most recently as the Head of the Ultra High Net Worth Sales team. Prior to that, he was the internal counsel for Morgan Stanley’s Private Banking Group overseeing the development and operation of the firm’s international and domestic lending offerings. Before joining Morgan Stanley in June 2007, Matthew served many years as a corporate finance and tax attorney at several prominent international law firms in New York City.

Matthew earned a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Florida and a J.D. and L.L.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. His publication credits include articles in numerous tax and finance journals including The Secured Lender, Asset-Based Finance Journal and Financier Worldwide. He has passed the Series 7, 63, and 24 exams and is is a member of the New York Bar Association.