McCartan, who became CMO at Hightower in July 2022, shared the “bittersweet update” that she had departed the firm, saying she was unsure but excited about her next opportunity.

Co-founder Alan Moore will retain his role as CEO of the Bozeman, Mont.-based billing and payment system for financial advisors.

The team, which has created Thimble Island Private Wealth, joins from Janney Montgomery Scott.

Thomas Hofstetter and Daniel Baron will join the Ohio-based DayMark, a Dynasty Financial Partners member firm managing about $2.5 billion in assets.

Eddy Ray Blizzard pleaded guilty late last year to defrauding an elderly victim of his retirement funds. An FBI Special Agent said Blizzard deserved “every year” in prison.

Ahmad Quqa and his team will create Crescent Private Wealth by aligning with RFG. The move follows several executive hires at RFG earlier this year.

Ethan Campbell of Stones River Wealth Management in Woodbury, Tenn., is the latest to join $31.5 billion Private Advisor Group.

Brian Hughes has had a 30-year career in financial services, most recently as founder and president of wealth management consultancy Hughes Growth Strategies.

Dusty Sternadel pleaded guilty to wire fraud in January in connection with a scheme that stole from at least 10 clients, most of whom were elderly, according to the DOJ.

Nathanson, Focus' president and CEO of The Colony Group, takes over for interim CEO Dan Glaser.