Melanie Folstad, Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management

Melanie Folstad, Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management I focus on guiding investors from their careers through their retirement years.

Please visit http://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/us/en/legal for important disclosure information. Investment and insurance products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency, are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank or any bank affiliate, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the prin

cipal amount invested. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.

Did you know your most important asset may be your income?Life insurance can protect that asset, and itโ€™s important to m...
09/02/2026

Did you know your most important asset may be your income?

Life insurance can protect that asset, and itโ€™s important to make sure your coverage reflects your life today. Itโ€™s not just about having coverage; itโ€™s about having the ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ coverage.

๐‘๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐š ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ๐๐š๐ฒ.

The insurance policy is not required to receive credit, property or services from any lender or bank affiliates of RBC, and client has the right to choose any insurance provider. Any guarantees, warranties, or product benefits, including benefits allowed by riders, are subject to the claims-paying ability of the insurance company.

Recently our team was featured in a special Bethesda Magazine section highlighting women in business. I loved that we ha...
08/31/2026

Recently our team was featured in a special Bethesda Magazine section highlighting women in business. I loved that we had the opportunity to showcase the incredible women I work alongside โ€” both financial advisors and the talented professionals who support our clients every day โ€” and to share our commitment to the financial well-being of the people and families in our community.

Then a brand-new client told me something I didnโ€™t expect.

He was sitting in his local barbershop, picked up Bethesda Magazine, and happened upon our spread. He told us that seeing all of those faces and reading about who we are and what we care about made him feel even more reassured about his decision to work with us.

That meant a lot to me.

Financial advice is certainly about investments, planning and making good decisions. But itโ€™s also deeply personal. Itโ€™s about relationships, trust and knowing that the people youโ€™ve chosen to work with genuinely care about you and the community you share.

Iโ€™m so proud of this group of women โ€” and grateful for a chance encounter at a neighborhood barbershop that reminded me that the small ways we show up can sometimes have more impact than we realize.

Women are investing at record rates, setting new standards in financial autonomy.We found that women are creating their ...
08/27/2026

Women are investing at record rates, setting new standards in financial autonomy.

We found that women are creating their own paths to wealth creation with millennials leading the charge. The success of millennials reflects higher educational levels and careers as business owners, executives and entrepreneurs, resulting in record wealth accumulation.

65 years ago today, my mom and dad said โ€œI do.โ€ โค๏ธLooking at this photo, Iโ€™m reminded just how much life can unfold over...
08/19/2026

65 years ago today, my mom and dad said โ€œI do.โ€ โค๏ธ

Looking at this photo, Iโ€™m reminded just how much life can unfold over 65 yearsโ€”careers, family, celebrations, challenges, plans made and plans changed.

Itโ€™s also a reminder of something I see every day in my work: financial planning is really life planning. The numbers matter, but ultimately a good plan is about creating the security and flexibility to live the life you hope forโ€”and adapt when life surprises you.

Happy 65th anniversary, Mom and Dad. What an extraordinary example of commitment, resilience and love.

And on a slightly more self-interested note, Iโ€™m really glad you two found each other - It worked out particularly well for me. โค๏ธ

Did you know 32% of families use college savings plans as a way to pay for college?Education expenses evolve over time, ...
08/19/2026

Did you know 32% of families use college savings plans as a way to pay for college?

Education expenses evolve over time, but the advantage of starting earlier hasnโ€™t changed. Savings plans start working now, well before the acceptance letters roll in.

๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ˆ ๐œ๐š๐ง ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐›๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐š ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ.

Our 2026 Women and Wealth survey proves it: Women are reaching new financial heights. From millennial business owners to...
08/08/2026

Our 2026 Women and Wealth survey proves it: Women are reaching new financial heights.

From millennial business owners to baby boomer legacy builders, women are prioritizing inner wealth and family security over traditional metrics.

Discover more insights on how women are redefining wealth today.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/45aH0Ga

Nothing beats an afternoon in the cornfield with three generations picking sweet corn for dinner. These are the moments ...
08/07/2026

Nothing beats an afternoon in the cornfield with three generations picking sweet corn for dinner. These are the moments that matter most - and they're exactly why we do what we do. Financial planning isn't just about numbers; it's about having the freedom and resources to create memories like these with the people you love. What does wealth mean to you? ๐ŸŒฝ

Did you know reviewing an estate plan doesnโ€™t have to be a big lift? Life has a way of evolving and your estate plan des...
08/05/2026

Did you know reviewing an estate plan doesnโ€™t have to be a big lift? Life has a way of evolving and your estate plan deserves to keep up. Iโ€™d love to help review any changes and discuss updating your documents accordingly.

๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐ซ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ก? Letโ€™s talk.

Having experience working with many families like yours, I can help facilitate a successful family meeting.I can coordin...
08/03/2026

Having experience working with many families like yours, I can help facilitate a successful family meeting.

I can coordinate with your team of professionalsโ€”estate planning attorneys, CPAs and trust officersโ€”along with you and your family to help ensure you have the expertise needed to achieve your vision for the future.

Your legacy deserves more than guesswork.

Reach out to me for support today.

The discipline, leadership and adaptability built through military service don't stop at the last day in uniform. On , ...
07/25/2026

The discipline, leadership and adaptability built through military service don't stop at the last day in uniform. On , we recognize the thousands of veterans stepping into new chapters and the organizations wise enough to welcome them.

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