As co-head of RBC Wealth Management-U.S. Private Client Group (PCG), Wally Chapman oversees day-to-day PCG operations and leads more than 2,200 financial advisors across 43 states. Wally began his career in the investment industry as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch in 1988. He joined RBC Wealth Management in 1995 as a financial advisor. Before being named co-head of the Private Client Group, he served as the Central Divisional Director, Complex Director in Minneapolis, and branch director in Edina. With a deep commitment to RBC’s vision and values, Wally places strong emphasis on collegiality, client service and community involvement. Wally is on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter. Prior to serving on the Alzheimer’s Association board, he served as a board member at Hospitality House Youth Development. 

Wally grew up in Edina Minnesota where he was a member of the State Championship hockey team in 1982. Wally earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business from the University of Minnesota. While at the University Wally was a 4-year letter winner in hockey and served as Co-Captain in 1986. He also was awarded that year with the Elwin “Doc” Romnes Leadership and Sponsorship Award. After his playing days were over, he played hockey in Germany and ended his career playing for the Utica Devils in the AHL. 

He and his wife Eva, who has also been active at Hospitality House Youth Development, have three adult children and one beautiful new granddaughter. In his spare time, Wally enjoys golfing, fishing at the cabin and spending time with family.