MINNEAPOLIS, (January 8, 2026) — RBC Clearing & Custody, a leading provider of business services to independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisors, announces that its Chief Technology Officer, Noel Stave, has been named the winner of the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award for Chief Technology Officer of the Year. Now in its fifth year, the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards recognize outstanding contributions and innovation in financial services.
Noel Stave’s visionary leadership and commitment to transforming advisor technology have set a new standard in the custody space. Over the past 18 months, he spearheaded the successful rollout of RBC Nexus, a cutting-edge, integrated advisor workstation that consolidates essential tools and workflows into a single platform. This achievement addresses the industry’s challenge of fragmented technology stacks, enhancing productivity and efficiency for over 10,000 financial professionals across 325 independent firms.
“I’m honored to receive this award from ThinkAdvisor,” said Noel Stave, Chief Technology Officer, RBC Clearing & Custody. “The launch of RBC Nexus represents years of dedication to unifying, simplifying, and elevating the advisor experience. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our entire team and our commitment to innovation.”
Brett Thorne, President, RBC Clearing & Custody, added, “Noel’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning RBC as a fintech-forward custodian. His ability to forge strategic partnerships and deliver transformative solutions like RBC Nexus underscores our mission to empower advisors with the tools they need to succeed.”
By setting a new standard for recognition of remarkable achievements and innovation, the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards program inspires the industry to reach new heights in leadership, creativity, and community engagement. A panel of independent judges, composed of distinguished industry professionals, determined the 2025 winners, who were recognized at an awards ceremony at the New York Hilton Midtown on December 4.
“The 2025 Luminaries Awards continue to set new standards for excellence in financial services,” said Janet Levaux, editor-in-chief of ThinkAdvisor. “This year’s honorees shine not only through bold leadership and groundbreaking innovation, but also through their deep commitment to strengthening communities and advancing the industry. Their achievements highlight the dynamic, evolving nature of financial services, and we are proud to showcase their work as an inspiring example for others to follow.”
About RBC Clearing & CustodyRBC Clearing & Custody provides clearing, custodian and execution services for independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisors. A leader in the U.S. brokerage industry since 1909 and a custody and clearing leader since 1979, RBC C&C specializes in delivering innovative technology, fiscal strength, world-class resources and attentive service to help financial services providers accomplish their business goals.
RBC Clearing & Custody is a division of RBC Capital Markets LLC, member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the world’s largest and strongest banks. For more information, please visit https://www.rbcclearingandcustody.com/en-us/.
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Media contactCaitlin Wilson, RBC Wealth Management, 612-210-6917, Caitlin.Wilson@rbc.com