Dirk is a seasoned senior vice president and financial advisor at RBC Wealth Management in San Diego, where he provides sophisticated financial strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and entrepreneurs. With over two decades of experience in private wealth management, he specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions, ranging from investment and estate planning to real estate financing, liquidity events and private business transitions.
Much of his clients’ wealth sits outside a brokerage statement—in operating businesses, investment real estate or concentrated stock—and Dirk brings a distinct blend of institutional knowledge and family office sensibility to his work. Earlier in his career, he served as chief investment officer of a single family office and as managing director for the private client group of a registered investment advisory firm. Most recently, Dirk was a senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America Private Bank, where he advised families across investments, credit, and trust and estate strategies.
Clients turn to Dirk for strategic advice across key areas, including:
- Designing bespoke investment strategies, incorporating private equity, hedge funds and tax-considerate insurance solutions
- Structuring financing for complex residential and commercial real estate, including construction-to-perm, margin loans and credit lines secured by marketable securities
- Planning for business exits, generational wealth transfers and tax optimization strategies before and after liquidity events
- Serving as a trusted liaison across banking, legal and accounting teams to coordinate and implement wealth plans
Dirk is known for his client-centric approach and ability to build deep, multigenerational relationships. He frequently works in concert with estate attorneys, CPAs, real estate professionals and family office advisors to deliver tailored, white-glove service.
Outside of work, teaching is a particular passion. Dirk leads financial literacy and empowerment sessions for young adults finding their footing, as well as sessions for accomplished professionals on the habits and decisions that shape a financial life. He also hosts exclusive client roundtables, networking events and educational forums focused on current investment themes, market outlooks and the planning decisions that accompany a business sale, liquidity event or transition to the next generation. Dirk is a regular participant in San Diego’s professional circles, including the North County Estate Planning Council, the San Diego County Medical Society and the CFA Society-San Diego.
Dirk holds dual degrees in microbiology and finance from Louisiana State University’s Honors College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder.