Buckley Wealth
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Nevada
3yrs
Derek Smith
Financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets
Derek Smith has worked in the financial industry for 3 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Las Vegas, Nevada. After two years at UBS Financial Services, Derek joined RBC Capital Markets in 2025, 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 1277 advisors with offices in Las Vegas, and one of 1218 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience3 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?3 years in the industry
OfficeLas Vegas, NV
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Mar 2025 – nowRBC Capital Markets, LLCCurrent firm
- Jul 2023 – Mar 2025UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Derek
Tailored to Derek’s registration and firm.
- 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 Derek
How do I contact Derek?
Call RBC Capital Markets at (212) 858-7000 and ask for Derek Smith. Derek works from the Las Vegas, NV office.
How long has Derek been a financial advisor?
Derek has been in the industry since 2023, about 3 years. 3 years in the industry.
What licenses does Derek hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Derek a fiduciary?
Derek is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Derek paid?
RBC Capital Markets reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees. Ask Derek 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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