Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Houston
35yrs
Christopher Totten
Financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets
Christopher Totten has worked in the financial industry for 35 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Houston, Texas. After four years at J.P. Morgan Securities and five years at USAA Investment Services, Christopher joined RBC Capital Markets in 2026, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 4968 advisors with offices in Houston, and one of 4448 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience35 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience in Texas
Office2 Post Oak Central 1980 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 1630 & 1525, Houston, TX 77056
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$1.02 million
Advisors at the firm3,840
States licensed ?1 state
Services through RBC Capital Markets
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- Jul 2026 – nowRBC Capital Markets, LLCCurrent firm
- 2022 – 2026J.P. Morgan Securities LLCPreviously
- 2018 – 2022USAA Investment Services CompanyPreviously
- 2012 – 2018USAA Financial Planning ServicesPreviously
- 2009 – 2012MerrillPreviously
- 2004 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Christopher
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call RBC Capital Markets at (212) 858-7000 and ask for Christopher Totten. Christopher works from the Houston, TX office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1992, about 35 years. Top 7% by experience in Texas.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
RBC Capital Markets reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Christopher for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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