Chris Franko PFP - Investment and Retirement Planner - Royal Bank of Canada

06/25/2026

Canada’s non-profit sector is facing growing pressure as organizations respond to rising community needs while navigating workforce shortages, funding instability and economic uncertainty. From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

06/08/2026

RBC Future Launch was a $500-million commitment by 2025 to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to be work-ready in a rapidly changing economy.

Click here to view highlights along the journey. https://bit.ly/4ogqD3j

05/25/2026

I volunteered with some of my colleagues on Saturday at the RBC Training Ground.

It was great to see young athletes between the ages of 14-25 years old challenge themselves at stations that test their speed, power, strength, and endurance.

Top athletes will be selected to a specific sport and lead to the Top 100 across Canada, then to National Finals (Top 35), and selected to progress as Future Olympians.

I had the honor to meet Erika Polidori, who was part of the softball team in Canada that took home Bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

If you have kids approaching or at this age, you should consider getting them to check this program out.

05/22/2026

, an idea that supports athletes chasing Olympic dreams is coming to Saskatoon on May 23rd.
I will be volunteering at this event.
Free qualifying event registration is now open. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3PZzlX7.

05/12/2026

Last week several of us volunteered to help setup for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Gala fundraising event. Although I didn’t make it to the event itself, it was cool to see their unique setup and theme to the event.



Michelle Olsen Mortgage Specialist with Royal Bank of Canada
Megan Makarow Sinden

03/29/2026

Another successful evening earlier in March where we were able to show our support to this all-volunteer charity through RBC’s Communities Together Fund. This will provide $1500 to support their needs, which goes toward their first aid supplies used in training and real-life scenarios. ❄🧡
Saskatoon Search and Rescue

Thanks again to my colleagues, who I know always have a blast getting involved:
Krista Watt Esterby

Michelle Olsen Mortgage Specialist with Royal Bank of Canada

Wayne Yu

and Alvin Tan

03/19/2026

The principles of successful investing have been tested over time. RBC GAM Senior Portfolio Manager Sarah Riopelle breaks them down in this educational article.

03/12/2026

A financial advisor can play an important role at any stage of your investment journey and here’s why.

At RBC Financial Planning, we look at everything—your goals and priorities, what you have and what you owe—to help you design your financial plan. Let's start a conversation today.

03/09/2026

While markets react to today's headlines, undervalued opportunities await disciplined investors. In this , Stu Kedwell of RBC GAM explores how to think beyond the noise, and why emerging markets and Canadian materials could be worth a closer look. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4s0RHEQ

02/26/2026

Fixed income investors: How are you balancing stability, diversification, and income in 2026? In this podcast, Stephen Pitts explores bond portfolio construction fundamentals and strategies to capitalize on today's steepening yield curve. Listen now: https://bit.ly/401ghJx