Unlock the potential of your wealth


During my years as a financial advisor, I’ve learned that while every client has a distinct set of needs and goals, one thing is constant: as their level of success increases, so does the complexity of their financial situation.

That’s why my team and I specialize in unwinding even the most tangled financial webs—because we want to help you focus on enjoying your wealth rather than worrying about it. We invite you to view the video below to learn more and contact us today to discuss how we can help you unlock the potential of your wealth.

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    Thomas Smith named a Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisor for the 5th consecutive year

    I am very proud that I have been named a Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisors in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. I was also named an AdvisorHub Advisor to Watch in 2022 and 2023. It’s an honor to have been nationally recognized as one of the best in the industry—because it means I am serving my clients well.

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    Thursday, January 30, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Wealth Management Online at RBC with Christie Grandbois, Director of Technology Engagement & Adoption at RBC Wealth Management 

    Tuesday, February 18, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Global Insight Monthly with Kelly Bogdanova, Vice President - Portfolio Analyst at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, March 20, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Cybersecurity and fraud with Tara Ambrose, Vice President and Senior Manager of Client Risk Prevention at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, April 17, 12 p.m. (CT)

    2025 Market update with Rob Sluymer, Technical Strategist, Portfolio Advisory Group at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, May 15, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Social Security strategies with Griffin Geisler, Wealth Strategist at RBC Wealth Management

    Wednesday, June 18, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Roth conversion strategies with Robert Stern, Ultra High Net-Worth Strategist at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, July 24, 12 p.m (CT)

    Market update with Alan Robinson, Vice President, Global Portfolio Manager at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, August 21, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Navigating your Medicare with Griffin Geisler, Wealth Strategist at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, September 25, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Market update with Janet Engels, head of the Portfolio Advisory Group at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, October 16, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Charitable giving and donor-advised funds with Cathy Walker, Manager, Trustee & Philanthropic Solutions at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, November 20, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Financial transitions and milestones with Robert Stern, Ultra High Net-Worth Strategist at RBC Wealth Management

    Thursday, December 11, 12 p.m. (CT)

    Business owner resources at RBC with Rick Sweeney, Director, Insured Solutions Platform at RBC Wealth Management

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    RBC Retirement Paycheck Wealth Insights ReportA personalized retirement income plan can give you confidence and clarity by identifying your assets and available sources of income - along with their tax implications - to help create a secure retirement paycheck. In this Wealth Insights guide we’ll help you create your personalized retirement paycheck.

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    Kevin Cashion, a partner in the East Texas CPA firm, Gollob Morgan Peddy sits down with Thomas to discuss tips and best practices if you encounter an audit from the IRS.

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      Global equities: a confluence or possibilities

      Equity markets have followed diverse paths in the first three months of 2025. We think several factors are now in play that will influence the direction they take from here. Read the Global Insight Monthly »

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      RBC Wealth Management is not affiliated with the mentioned firm(s) or industry individuals within the videos.

      The 2019 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" award was announced February 2019. Data as of 6/30/2018. 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 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 2022 AdvisorHub "Advisors to Watch" award was announced September 2022. Data as of 12/31/2020 and 12/31/2021 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. 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 “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” award was announced April 2023. Data as of 6/30/2022. 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 AdvisorHub “Advisors to Watch” award was announced June 2023. Data as of 12/31/2021 and 12/31/2022 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. 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.

      RBC Wealth Management does not provide tax or legal advice. All decisions regarding the tax or legal implications of your investments should be made in connection with your independent tax or legal advisor. No information, including but not limited to written materials, provided by RBC WM should be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice.

      Thomas Smith is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, IL, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA.