John R. Gilliland currently serves as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, where a commitment to helping professionals and small businesses thrive is demonstrated through an extensive background in business and law. Prior experience includes Vice President at Morgan Stanley, where recognition as a member of the 2019 Pacesetters Club was achieved while pursuing clients’ investment objectives. As Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, leadership in public policy efforts resulted in significant savings for Iowa businesses. Additional experience encompasses roles as Associate Attorney at Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, P.C., and Deputy Secretary of State for Iowa, among others. Educational qualifications include a JD from Creighton University School of Law and a BA in History and Philosophy from Cornell College.