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Martine Lellis, who joined Mercer as chief talent officer in 2020, will serve as principal of M&A partner development, supporting Dave Barton, who continues to lead M&A across the firm.

Several pros who have blazed trails in the ETF sector shared tips for achieving success.

Stich, who left digital custodian Entrustody in January, joins MarketCounsel this week as executive managing director and will take over a lot of the operational responsibilities from President and CEO Brian Hamburger.

Based in Los Angeles, Eric Gray and Lance Polverini specialize in ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Kelly Milligan filed a class action complaint in federal court, arguing he lost $500,000 in deferred compensation after leaving the wirehouse several years ago. One attorney estimated more than 1,000 former Merrill advisors have a similar story.

The move will allow CEO and founder Paul Saganey to focus on coaching the firm’s advisors working with higher-net-worth clients.

The five advisors are based in Newton Lower Falls, Mass. and will form Lightship Wealth Strategies.

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.