The latest executive moves, appointments and personnel changes in North American wealth management.

RBC Wealth Management – US
RBC Wealth ManagementUS has announced that Kristen Kimmell is rejoining the firm as West divisional director, effective June 15.

After five years serving as executive vice president of business development at Osaic, Kimmell is returning to RBC, the place where she began her career in wealth management. “The West division has tremendous growth opportunities and I am eager to work with RBC’s talented advisors to bring the best of RBC to clients,” Kimmel said.

She will be the first woman to be a divisional director at RBC Wealth Management – a distinction that acknowledges her exceptional career and the firm's commitment to building a leadership team that reflects the full breadth of talent available in this industry.

"I had the privilege of working alongside Kristen for many years,” said Wally Chapman, co-head, Private Client Group. “She leads with integrity and creativity, and brings out the best in the people around her. We're excited for her to lead the West Division."

"Kristen is an accomplished and well-respected leader in wealth management and bringing her back is a huge win for RBC," Pat Vaughan, co-head, Private Client Group, added.

Kimmell’s career has been built on developing talent, deepening client relationships and building teams that win. It spans more than 30 years, the majority of which were spent at RBC. She started in the industry at Dain Bosworth, which was eventually acquired by RBC, and advanced through a series of varied leadership roles across RBC’s Capital Markets and Wealth Management business lines. Among her previous executive roles at RBC Wealth Management – US, Kimmell served as chief of staff, head of liquidity and lending solutions, and head of advisor recruiting and field marketing. She is an advocate for women in financial services. During her time at RBC, she served as co-executive sponsor of the firm's Women's Association of Financial Advisors (WAFA) and led several initiatives which recruited and advanced women into advisor and leadership roles across the organization.

Kimmell holds bachelor's degrees in accounting and business administration from the University of Jamestown and has passed FINRA Series 7 and 24 exams.