Merrill
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Ridgefield
18yrs
Eric Drake has worked in the financial industry for 18 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Eric has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2024; before that, Eric spent seven years at Morgan Stanley and five years at Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 100 advisors with offices in Ridgefield, and one of 89 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience18 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 55% of advisors nationwide
OfficeRidgefield, CT
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 ?2 states
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
- Oct 2024 – nowRBC Capital Markets, LLCCurrent firm
- 2017 – 2024Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2012 – 2017Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- Jun 2010 – May 2012Chase Investment Services Corp.Previously
- Mar 2009 – Jun 2010MerrillPreviously
- Jan 2009 – Feb 2009MerrillPreviously
Contact Eric
(212) 858-7000Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Eric. Ridgefield, CTOffice · Get directions Firm websiteus.rbcwealthmanagement.com/columbusIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
Questions to ask Eric
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- 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 Eric
How do I contact Eric?
Call RBC Capital Markets at (212) 858-7000 and ask for Eric Drake. Eric works from the Ridgefield, CT office.
How long has Eric been a financial advisor?
Eric has been in the industry since 2009, about 18 years. More experience than 55% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Eric hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Eric a fiduciary?
Eric is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Eric paid?
RBC Capital Markets reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Eric 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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