Summary Of North American Wealth Management Moves – April 2024

In April, the North American wealth management sector saw a flurry of moves, appointments, and personnel changes that are set to shape the industry in the coming months. JP Morgan Private Bank welcomed Andrew Brock as the new leader for its business in the South, taking over from Pete Chilian. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Brock previously led the private bank offices in Central Texas.

Sunflower Bank appointed John Sawyer as chief investment officer and director of wealth management and private banking, bringing over 30 years of investment experience to the role. Former Merrill Lynch advisor Sloane Fox made a move to the independent advisor channel, bringing her expertise in managing client assets to her new venture, Sloane Financial Planning.

Raymond James also made significant additions to its team, welcoming financial advisors like Taimur Baig, Thera Elliott, and Craig H Barker to various channels within the firm. Additionally, the firm brought in a $1.1 billion team to its employee advisor channel, further expanding its reach in the wealth management sector.

TIFIN, an AI and innovation platform for the wealth sector, appointed Jeannette Kuda as chief operating officer and former LPL Financial senior figure Rob Pettman as chief revenue officer and president. These strategic appointments are expected to drive growth and innovation within the company.

Other notable appointments include Tom Riley joining Alpha Capital Family Offices, Charles “Chip” Roame joining the board of directors at Apex Fintech Solutions, and Mike Fanning taking on the role of CEO at Advisor360°. These moves highlight the dynamic nature of the wealth management sector in North America and the ongoing efforts to drive innovation and excellence in the industry.