Divisional Director Private Client Group–West RBC Wealth Management–U.S.
“Our leadership team empowers financial advisors with the support and resources they need to best serve clients. We offer a winning combination of RBC’s global capabilities and a nimble and supportive business model.”
As director of the Private Client Group’s West division, Colin Hawkes oversees financial advisors and other professionals serving clients in branch offices in California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington.
Colin began his career in financial services in 1999 with UBS, where he served as a financial advisor before transitioning to leadership roles, including branch manager, complex director and market executive working with financial advisors in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. Colin joined RBC Wealth Management in 2023 as a complex director and was promoted to the divisional director role in 2024.
Prior to joining the financial services industry, Colin served as a field artillery captain in the United States Army.
In his community Colin has volunteered as a big brother, coached soccer and track, and led support of local veterans’ organizations.
Colin is a graduate of Gonzaga University where he also ran cross country and track. He and his wife live in Washington with their two daughters.