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LPL Inks $800 Million Seattle First Asset ManagementLPL Inks $800 Million Seattle First Asset Management

Seattle First Asset Management previously worked with Signator Investors.

Samuel Steinberger, Senior Technology Editor

October 30, 2018

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Wealth management and investment advice firm Seattle First Asset Management has signed on with LPL Financial, the company announced. Seattle First Asset Management, with $800 million in assets, previously worked with Signator Investors.

The firm was founded in 2012 by Steven Jones, who launched his career with Drexel Burnham Lambert in 1986. Steven worked alongside his father, Floyd, an investment advisor and philanthropist, until his father’s death earlier this year.

The decision to leave Signator was based in a large part on the technology available at LPL, said Jones. “The capabilities that come with having an integrated platform were important features,” he said. “Being able to streamline many processes will create a better experience for our clients.”

Joining Steven in the firm’s transition is operations manager Loren McEwan.

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Samuel Steinberger

Senior Technology Editor, WealthManagement.com

Samuel Steinberger is Senior Technology Editor for Informa Connect’s WealthManagement.com. In his role, Mr. Steinberger provides the publication’s wealth and financial technology coverage. 

Mr. Steinberger’s editorial insight and familiarity with technology accelerates Informa’s growth within the financial advisor and wealth management communities, providing in-depth news for advisors and financial professionals. 

Before joining Informa Connect, Mr. Steinberger produced documentaries with former CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien at Soledad O’Brien Productions (formerly Starfish Media Group). He specialized in research, shooting and editing, as well as finding distinct voices to explain topics like mental health, poverty and racial divide. 

Prior to joining Soledad O’Brien Productions, Mr. Steinberger managed multi-departmental technology projects for global legal technology leader Transperfect Legal Solutions. After obtaining his graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University, he completed his transition from technology management to media. 

Mr. Steinberger is an award-winning journalist, author and researcher who has written, edited and reported for a number of publications, including The New York Times, Financial PlanningAmerican Banker and PBS. He is founder of beverages publication Give Me Weird Drinks

Mr. Steinberger’s technology analysis and insight has been featured in several books on virtual and augmented reality. Mr. Steinberger has received awards and recognition for his reporting and research, including the American Business Media's prestigious Jesse H. Neal Award for editorial excellence.

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