Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Lake Forest
25yrs
Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Steven Gatto is a fiduciary financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. Steven has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2021; before that, Steven spent 12 years at Merrill and two years at Morgan Stanley & Co.. RBC Capital Markets offers financial planning, investment management, and private fund management and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 142 advisors with offices in Lake Forest, and one of 131 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?More experience than 72% of advisors in Illinois
Office950 N. Western Avenue Suite 200, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2021 – nowRBC Capital Markets, LLCCurrent firm
- 2008 – 2021MerrillPreviously
- Apr 2007 – Dec 2008Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 2002 – 2007Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact Steven
950 N. Western Avenue Suite 200Lake Forest, IL 60045Office · Get directions Firm main line(212) 858-7000Headquarters: RBC Capital Markets · New York, NY Firm websiteus.rbcwealthmanagement.com/columbus
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
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- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
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- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Steven
How do I contact Steven?
Call RBC Capital Markets at (212) 858-7000 and ask for Steven Gatto. Steven works from the Lake Forest, IL office.
How long has Steven been a financial advisor?
Steven has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. More experience than 72% of advisors in Illinois.
What licenses does Steven hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Steven a fiduciary?
Steven is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Steven paid?
RBC Capital Markets reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Steven for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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