Andrew Ober has worked in the industry for over 40 years, including a multi-decade stint at Merrill Lynch. He’s joining Raymond James' independent advisor channel.
Mike Durbin says innovations in generative artificial intelligence are progressing at the same rate among consumers and institutions, while Sanctuary Wealth CEO Adam Malamed is worried about granting it decision-making powers.
Kovitz Founder Mitch Kovitz will serve as vice chairman, while The Colony Group CEO Michael Nathanson takes over as president of Focus Financial Partners.
Luke Winskowski, former head of Thrivent’s advice and wealth management division, has joined 49 Financial as president. The Austin-based RIA with just under $1 billion in client assets was the first outside firm to join Thrivent Advisor Network.
Will Armenta co-founded the "alts-for-advisors" platform with Joe Lonsdale, and advises Lonsdale's $6 billion venture capital fund. He'll be a managing director at Duran's Rise Growth Partners.