With more than 25 years of experience in wealth management, Jason Hughes is a Senior Vice President at RBC Wealth Management dedicated to helping successful business owners, executives, retirees, and multigenerational families achieve their financial goals. He believes that exceptional wealth management begins with understanding each client’s values, family dynamics, and long-term vision before developing a personalized strategy designed to help them achieve their goals.
Jason and his team provide a comprehensive approach that extends far beyond investment management. They coordinate closely with clients' attorneys, CPAs, and other trusted professionals to integrate investment strategy, retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, estate planning, philanthropy, and business succession planning into a cohesive financial plan. Through long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and proactive communication, Jason helps clients navigate life's milestones and preserve wealth for future generations.
Throughout his career, Jason has guided clients through every type of market environment, including the technology bubble, the global financial crisis, Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the inflation-driven volatility of 2022. These experiences have shaped his disciplined investment philosophy and reinforced the importance of maintaining perspective during periods of uncertainty. Jason holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designations, reflecting his commitment to comprehensive planning and specialized expertise in helping business owners prepare for successful transitions through a sale, family succession, management buyout, or employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
A proud graduate of the University of Florida, Jason lives in Sarasota with his wife, Leigh, and their two children, Reagan and William. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active with his family and cheering on his beloved University of Michigan, Detroit Lions, and Detroit Tigers.
Jason is passionate about giving back to his community and believes in the importance of servant leadership. He and his family are active supporters of Dogs Inc., Easterseals, Church of the Redeemer, and Women in Philanthropy. Originally from Michigan, Jason is committed to making a positive difference in both his professional and personal life.
