TYLER GRAHAM and DARREN SCRIMGEOUR, Senior Wealth Advisors, RBC Dominion Securities, Stratford, ON
DARREN SCRIMGEOUR and TYLER GRAHAM
"Helping clients navigate their financial future"
Just over a year ago, Tyler Graham and Darren Scrimgeour, Senior Wealth Advisors at RBC Dominion Securities, started talking about potentially merging their two successful practices. The pair had known each other for many years, and when Darren’s past business partner started talking about a transition into retirement, things became more serious.
Tyler and Darren knew that a potential merger needed to benefit their clients first and foremost; so they started to have formal discussions about every aspect of their practices to ensure that their visions and businesses were aligned.
They were continually reassured that bringing their two practices together was the best possible decision, and that by coming together they could offer an unparalleled client experience.
First, Tyler and Darren each have strengths in different areas, which allows them an even more robust service offering. They also benefit from the diverse expertise of people around them, including their direct team members, other professionals like lawyers and accountants, and experts at RBC Wealth Management, who all help push their business to new heights.
Secondly, both Tyler and Darren have a strong work ethic and a positive proactive mindset. They never want to get outworked by anyone, so they invest all of themselves in everything they do. As a former high-performance athlete, Tyler has heard all about never giving less than “110%”, knowing instinctively that good enough is never good enough. And Darren has a similar outlook - he’s been successful in this business for 25 years because he knows that the best results come from an irrepressible drive, and success means early morning meetings and late-night phone calls.
Tyler and Darren are also extremely passionate about their community, committing their time and talent to various local causes. They’ve contributed to the United Way, an outdoor workout park in the city, the food bank, Harrington’s fundraising auction, youth sports leagues, local women’s shelters and so much more. The pair is grateful to have the opportunity to give back to a community that’s supported them in such a meaningful way.
“I’m in a unique situation, which I recognize,” Tyler said thoughtfully. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to leave home for the ‘big city’ to learn their trade, then come home to practice it. Stratford was such a positive influence on me growing up. Every day I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve the city and surrounding areas.”
Darren added, “We’re invested in each other’s success, and the community is an extension of that. It’s why we put so much emphasis on supporting local organizations and causes – a stronger community means stronger families, friends, and businesses, overall. It benefits all of us equally - rising tides lift all boats, as they say. We’re both very happy to be building our business here in Stratford.”
Once it became clear through their discussions just how much the merger would benefit the clients they serve, the decision to form Scrimgeour & Graham Wealth Management Group became easy.
Tyler Graham and Darren Scrimgeour, Senior Wealth Advisors, RBC Dominion Securities Full service
Tyler and Darren are committed to supporting clients with a thoroughly holistic process and are proud to have made their practice a “family office.”
They are more than just investments. Tyler and Darren support clients by helping tie everything together, including asset and cash management, financial planning, charitable giving, estate planning, and more. They often work with clients’ other experts like lawyers and accountants to ensure an optimal experience.
Tyler and Darren are more than just part of the team – they are a true resource for clients.
“We know how busy life gets, and we want clients to rely on us when they have questions or are considering big decisions like buying a property or starting a business,” Darren said. “By working with us, a client can focus on what they’re great at: whether that’s their career or business, travelling or just enjoying retirement. More than just being their investment guy, we want to be their life quarterback; bringing everything together in support of their dreams.”
The family office model didn’t start over night. It’s taken a lot of refinement over time to get it just right, and that’s why it works.
“As RBC Wealth Management evolved, and enhanced their service offerings for clients, we saw an opportunity to evolve with it,” Darren said. “It just made sense. Our family office model is an all encompassing one. It may not be for everyone, but we find it’s a very effective method for easing the stress people may have when looking at the future, whether that’s ‘do I have enough money to retire’ or ‘how much do I need to save per month to achieve my goals.’ We think this type of service is the way of the future, and we’re proud to be on the leading edge of this industry-defining shift in approach.”
Both Tyler and Darren feel empowered by the resources RBC Wealth Management is investing into the family office model. They recognize that it’s helping them provide impactful services for clients, while ensuring those clients feel supported every step of the way.
It adds so much extra value, but importantly, doesn’t come at an extra cost.
That value is compounded by Tyler and Darren’s team – when a person decides to work with them, that client gets a team of seven, who are backed by RBC Wealth Management’s stable of experts that can be brought in to help.“It’s such an advantage,” Tyler said. “We each have our own expertise, but the fact we can make a call to the sideline and get experts in nearly any field is such a huge benefit. Between Darren and I, our team, and the team at RBC Wealth Management, we’ve seen nearly every financial scenario, no matter how complex. We can help clients find the solutions they need to help them achieve their goals – which is our goal, every single day.”
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Darren Scrimgeour
Senior Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor
Tyler Graham
Senior Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor
187 Ontario St
Stratford, ON N5A 3H3