Falbaum Crowley Investment Group - RBC Wealth Management

Vance L. Falbaum, AWM, CIMA®, CPFA®, MLS

Managing Director - Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Director Group

Vance has worked in the Private Client Group at RBC Wealth Management since 1988 and is a member of RBC Wealth Management’s Senior Consulting Group, which represents the leading financial advisors of the firm’s nearly 2000 advisors. He is the lead advisor for the Falbaum Crowley Investment Group, a team within RBC Wealth Management, which assists clients in developing and implementing wealth management and protection strategies for their business and family assets.

Experience

Vance has been with RBC Wealth Management for more than 29 years, assisting clients worldwide to develop and implement wealth management, protection, and transition strategies for their families and businesses.

Education, licenses and professional endeavors

• Member of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA)
• Member of the Western Pension Benefits Conference
• Member of RBC Wealth Management’s Senior Consulting Group
• Member of RBC Wealth Management’s Institutional Consulting Group
• Graduate - Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Arts, Communications
• Professional development and post-graduate studies at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), Stern College of Business (New York University) and the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute (Michigan State University)
• Graduate - Master of Legal Studies, Magna cum laude, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
• Has passed the Series 7, 8, 31, 63 and 65 securities exams
• Registered under NMLS#1588229 through City National Bank

Recognitions

• Member of RBC Wealth Management’s Chairman’s Council, which represents the top 150 financial advisors of the firm

• 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor

Community involvement

• Board member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson
• Member, DM-50
• Tucson Airport Authority, Audit Council
• Salpointe Catholic High School Investment Committee
• Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Personal

• He is married with four sons and has lived in Tucson since 1988

_{CIMA® — One of the premier investment consulting designations in the industry, offered in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton. The CIMA® offers an intense educational experience focusing on asset allocation, manager search and selection, investment policy and performance measurement. There are currently over 5,000 designees, including a number in Canada and Australia.}
_{CIS — Attendees learn complex portfolio construction techniques utilizing alternative investment strategies, trust structures, risk budgeting and VAR (value at risk) methodologies. (The Certified Investment Strategist was a one-time program offered by IMCA and the New York University, Stern School of Business. The program has evolved into the Investment Strategist Certificate program.)}
_{AWM — Offered in conjunction with the Esperti Peterson Institute at the University of Michigan, AWM certificate holders have demonstrated a commitment to their trade by attending 60 hours of continuing education on subjects related to broad financial planning and family wealth transfer issues.}

The 2020 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" award was announced January 2020. Data as of 6/30/2019. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2021 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" award was announced February 2021. Data as of 6/30/2020. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2022 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" award was announced April 2022. Data as of 6/30/2021. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.

The 2023 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams award was announced January 2023. Data as of 3/31/22. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results.  Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

Aaron Crowley, CFP®, CLU®, CPFA®, CPWA®

Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager - Portfolio Focus

520-615-4327

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Experience

Has been in financial services industry since 2006, focused on Wealth Planning, Portfolio Management and Risk Management.

Member, Investment and Wealth Institute (Formerly IMCA)
Member, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
Member, The American College of Financial Services

Education and licenses

Graduate of the Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in business and communications
Holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation
Holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation
Holds the Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) designation
Holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA^TM) designation
Holds the Charter of Life and Health license
Has passed the Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 securities exams and holds an Arizona insurance license
Registered under NMLS #747922 through City National Bank

Recognitions

2021, 2022, & 2023 Forbes/SHOOK Next-Gen Wealth Advisor
2024 Financial Planning Top 40 Under 40

Community involvement

Active member of the Tucson Conquistadores – member since 2016
Served as the 2025 Tournament Chairmen, Cologuard Classic
Board Member of the Pima Community College Foundation
Past Board member of The First Tee of Tucson – 2015
Past Board member of the Active 20/30 Club of Tucson (President 2013-2015) – member since 2012
Past Associate board member of the Southern Arizona Community Sports (SACS) – member since 2013

Personal

Married to LeAmber, father of Emery
Born in Austin, Texas, but proud to call Tucson, Arizona home

CPWA designates a Premier Certified Wealth Advisor advanced education certification through the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. The holistic multidisciplinary program is for financial advisors who work with high-net worth clients on the life-cycle of wealth: accumulation, preservation, and distribution.

CFP® professionals are dedicated to the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards, and, through the intensive requirements, gain a greater understanding of risk management techniques, as well as insurance, tax, estate, investments, and retirement planning. These topics of study allow CFP professionals to enhance their client relationships and add value toward helping clients achieve their financial objectives.

The CLU® designation is one of the oldest and most respected credentials in financial services, dating back to the late 1920's. It represents a thorough understanding of a broad array of personal risk management and life insurance planning issues and stresses ethics, professionalism, and in-depth knowledge in the delivery of financial advice.

The 2021 "Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors" award was announced September 2021. Data as of 3/31/2021. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1982 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2022 "Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" award was announced August 2022. Data as of 3/31/2022. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1983 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

The 2023 "Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" award was announced August 2023. Data as of 3/31/2023. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1984 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

Paula Weese, APP, CPFA®

Vice President - Senior Business Associate

520-615-4340

Who we are

We are a team of financial professionals who bring our expertise to bear through needs-based risk assessment, portfolio construction, manager selection and oversight to manage our clients' assets. We utilize tried and true methods, initially developed and reserved for the most wealthy families and largest institutions, to help reduce risk for our clients.

In addition to helping control investment risk for our clients, we manage the additional risks associated with the management of assets for others. Utilizing investment methods and standards, we work to educate our clients on the legal and regulatory risks that exist when managing assets for others.

Our approach begins with a team of uniquely qualified individuals within RBC Wealth Management who have a bifurcated practice, serving both private clients and corporate retirement plans. We assist our private clients to develop and implement wealth management and protection strategies for their business and family assets. For our corporate clients, our years of experience in dealing with the complexities of the retirement plan marketplace have prepared us well to serve them in the areas of investment policy statements, investment selection and monitoring, employee education, and fiduciary education for the plan sponsors and/or trustees. We work with confidence and enthusiasm through collaboration to produce a higher level of client service.

About our team

Vance L. Falbaum, AWM, CIMA®, CPFA®, MLS

Experience

Education, licenses and professional endeavors

Recognitions

Community involvement

Personal

Aaron Crowley, CFP®, CLU®, CPFA®, CPWA®

Experience

Education and licenses

Recognitions

Community involvement

Personal

Denise Anderson

Experience:

Personal:

Community involvement:

Paula Weese, APP, CPFA®

Experience

Personal

Community Involvement

Ana Yescas

Experience

Personal

Community involvement

Shelly Stewart

Who we are