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Melanie Folstad

28 Years of Experience
Chevy Chase, MD
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Melanie Folstad is a registered investment advisor at RBC Capital Markets, LLC, based in Chevy Chase, MD, with 28 years of industry experience. Melanie operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 283,910 clients with $310B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3777 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$310.4B

Fee Structure

RBC Financial Planning services are offered for a one-time fee, providing a personalized analysis and written advice to help you assess your financial situation and your ability to pursue specific financial goals. Fees are negotiated within a range of $1,000 to $20,000, but in certain cases a fee higher than $20,000 may be negotiated.

One-Time Plan:$1,000 - $20,000
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Location

5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 301, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815-3552

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
April 2009
Denied
Other Business Activities

Melanie is involved with several organizations, including the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Montgomery County, Greater Washington Community Foundation, University of Maryland College of Education Board of Visitors, and St. John's Norwood Parish. She also owns rental property with her husband.

Employment History
Current Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
January 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
January 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
January 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2008 - January 2014 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2008 - January 2014 · 5 yrs 3 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
April 2007 - November 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
April 2007 - November 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos
Tiaa-Cref Advice and Planning Services
January 2006 - April 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
October 2004 - April 2007 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, INC.Broker
March 1998 - June 2003 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
December 1994 - September 1996 · 1 yr 9 mos
The Lincoln National Life Insurance CompanyBroker
December 1994 - September 1996 · 1 yr 9 mos
State Registrations38 states
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