Ian Oliver Crandall

Ian "Oliver" Crandall, 40, of Washington, DC, embarked on his ultimate adventure, departing this world on March 1, 2024. Born on February 2, 1984, in Richmond, Virginia, Oliver was the life of the party and the reason there was a party in the first place. He was intelligent, generous, loving, interesting, and passionate. Oliver had a work ethic that is impossible to put into words but he managed to perfectly balance it with the most beautiful, active, and playful spirit.

Oliver is survived by his loving parents, Marion Smith and John Crandall, sister J'aime Crandall Massot, brother-in-law Jean Lucien Massot, godson and nephew Emile Massot, and partner Carrie Pezzuti. He also leaves behind many loving uncles, aunts, and cousins who were some of Oliver's greatest sources of happiness. Oliver's friends and colleagues were like family to him and he was intensely grateful for the constant stream of love and support he felt from them all.

A man with too many hobbies to count, Oliver enjoyed hiking, entertaining, cooking, gardening, biking, reading, great wine, watching his sister dance, and helping others. However, nothing compared to his love of snowboarding, especially in Colorado and Utah. Oliver spent his 40th birthday among the mountains of Verbier, Switzerland with many of his closest friends. Even more recently, he visited Stowe, VT and Carrie will be forever proud and grateful that she skied every run alongside him as Oliver often told her, "snowboarding is my love language." He also found solace at his multi-generational family farm, Cedar Hill, in Broad Run, Virginia and at Georgetown's Christ Church.

Oliver built an incredible career over 20 short years, starting as an intern for Judy Ramey at Ferris, Baker, Watts, which was acquired by RBC in 2008. Oliver quickly became the head of the interns, a role he cherished even once he became a Managing Director managing over $500 million. Deeply passionate about helping others achieve success in their careers, Oliver continued to develop the next generation of financial professionals.

Oliver was well-versed in all aspects of the business, including client portfolio construction, estate planning services, retirement planning, insurance, and investment management. In December 2016, Oliver became a member of RBC's Chairman's Council, an honor bestowed upon the top 150 financial advisors at the firm. In 2019, On Wall Street magazine recognized Oliver as one of the Top 25 Under 40 Financial Advisors in the industry. Additionally, Oliver was recognized as an AdvisorHub Advisor to Watch in 2023 and a Forbes Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in 2023.

Oliver was very active in his local neighborhood and was associated with multiple charitable organizations in the greater Washington, DC area. He was on the Board of the Alzheimer's Association and the Washington Urban Debate League, and was active on the President's Council of Higher Achievement.

We will celebrate Oliver's life at a graveside service at Little Georgetown Cemetery, 5370 Trapp Branch Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137 on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Oliver's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Washington Urban Debate League, Higher Achievement, Grace Episcopal Church (the Plains, VA), or Christ Church, Georgetown (Washington, DC).

Oliver's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him and those who have heard stories of him. He lived his 40 years to the very, very fullest.