James is director, Intermediary Sales - Midwest Region at RBC GAM US. In this role, he is responsible for developing relationships and representing investment strategies to various financial intermediaries, including RIAs, retirement, wealth management, and family office investment platforms. Prior to joining RBC GAM in 2022, James had served as a senior vice president portfolio consultant at an asset manager in Chicago where he acted as a team leader servicing RIA firms in the Midwest region, having earlier served a 10-year stint as a senior sales manager covering RIA firms and key accounts across the Midwest territory for a large, multi-boutique asset manager. He started his career in the investment industry in 2000. James holds a BS in Physiology and Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He also holds a CIMA certification, and FINRA Series 6, 63, 7, and 65 licenses.