Brian J. Kerwin - RBC Wealth Management

Financial security begins by building a plan you can trust

At RBC Wealth Management, we understand your financial goals are unique — that’s why we provide customized advice. No matter where you are in life, you can depend on our investment management expertise to build a plan that helps you achieve your financial goals. Explore my website to learn more about our customizable solutions designed to strengthen your financial security.

Brian and Kelly

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My philosophy

I provide tailored and creative investment strategies designed to help clients achieve their lifelong financial needs. My highest aspiration is professional advice and service. Making a difference in the lives of my clients is not only my job, but my responsibility. I strive to utilize the best quantitative equities from our research providers filtered through supply/demand discipline. I try to capture opportunity and minimize unnecessary risk. And like any group, I believe in playing both offense and defense.

Special needs trust

I am very passionate and devoted to helping special needs families and want to make a difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. I will help you find appropriate strategies to the complex financial needs you face. It is never too early or too late to begin planning a secure future for your loved ones with special needs and your entire family. Contact me today for more information.

Global Insight Monthly

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We’re increasingly of the view that a series of disruptions are masking a very real cyclical U.S. economic slowdown underneath the surface.

Let's take the next step together

I welcome you to experience the RBC Wealth Management difference yourself. Contact me today to set up a meeting.

Year-end checklist

RBC Wealth Management put together a list of important year-end planning topics to review—including: tax-sensitive strategies, ways to boost your retirement savings and charitable giving tips—for success in the new year.

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Taking a few moments to plan ahead can help you take advantage of potential opportunities to grow your wealth and get you one step closer to reaching your goals. Contact me today to discuss how I can be of service to you.

Neither RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC WM”), nor its affiliates or employees provide legal, accounting or tax advice. All legal, accounting or tax decisions regarding your accounts and any transactions or investments entered into in relation to such accounts, should be made in consultation with your independent advisors. No information, including but not limited to written materials, provided by RBC WM or its affiliates or employees should be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice.

RBC Wealth Management supports the arts, a tradition spanning over 100 years

Investing in the arts is investing in the heart of your community. RBC Wealth Management is proud to support Hennepin Arts in their mission to revitalize the historic Minneapolis Theater District, and we can help you align your wealth with your values to make a lasting impact.

Start making your impact today.

Investment and insurance products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency, are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank or any bank affiliate, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. Neither RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC WM”), nor its affiliates or employees provide legal, accounting or tax advice. All legal, accounting or tax decisions regarding your accounts and any transactions or investments entered into in relation to such accounts, should be made in consultation with your independent advisors. No information, including but not limited to written materials, provided by RBC WM or its affiliates or employees should be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice. Trust services are provided by third parties. RBC Wealth Management and/or your financial advisor may receive compensation in connection with offering or referring these services. Neither RBC Wealth Management nor its financial advisors are able to serve as trustee. Neither RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, nor its affiliates or employees provide legal, accounting or tax advice. All legal, accounting or tax decisions regarding your accounts and any transactions or investments entered into in relation to such accounts, should be made in consultation with your independent advisors. No information, including but not limited to written materials, provided by RBC WM or its affiliates or employees should be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice.

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