Stan Gregor

Stan Gregor is CEO of Summit Financial LLC, bringing more than three decades of leadership across the financial services industry. His experience spans banking, private wealth, investment management, fiduciary trust, insurance, financial planning, and public finance. Known for his ability to integrate large, complex businesses, Gregor has consistently delivered improved productivity, profitability, and long-term value. 

 

Before joining Summit, Gregor was founder and co-CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald Wealth Partners, where he led the firm’s rapid expansion to over $5 billion in assets in under two years. This growth was driven by strategic acquisitions of RIAs, independent advisors, and wirehouse teams. 

 

Prior to that, he held several senior leadership roles at major institutions. At Wells Fargo, he served as Head of Wealth Management for the Eastern U.S. and President of Wachovia Wealth Markets, overseeing private banking, brokerage, investment management, fiduciary services, financial planning, and insurance. He led nearly 5,000 team members, managing $69 billion in AUM, $19 billion in deposits, and $16 billion in loans, generating $2.5 billion in annual revenue. 

 

Earlier, Gregor served as CEO of Commerce Capital Markets, directing a broad platform that included brokerage, asset management, fixed income trading, investment banking, and retirement services. He was also CEO of Quick and Reilly, where he helped transform the firm from a discount brokerage into a full-service advisory business. After its acquisition by Bank of America, Gregor became co-CEO of Bank of America Investment Services, a role he held until 2005. 

 

He began his career with Citigroup, where he spent nearly a decade in senior roles across consumer banking and private wealth, eventually becoming Northeast Group Executive Vice President. 

 

Gregor has built a reputation for growth-focused leadership, M&A execution, and team development across both established institutions and entrepreneurial ventures. He is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board and remains actively engaged in industry thought leadership and innovation. 

 

You may connect with him through summitfinancial.com or LinkedIn.   

 

Stan Gregor
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Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 11, 2026
Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline

Keep It in the Family: Retaining Clients’ Heirs in the Great Wealth Transfer
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 30, 2026
Keep It in the Family: Retaining Clients’ Heirs in the Great Wealth Transfer

As trillions of dollars move from parents to their children, many advisors are quietly losing the next generation

From Fragmented to Fit: Building an Integrated System for Clients’ Financial Health
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 25, 2026
From Fragmented to Fit: Building an Integrated System for Clients’ Financial Health

Why advisors should replace patchwork planning with a cohesive financial roadmap.

Empowering Advisors: Building an Advisory Model That Endures
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 10, 2026
Empowering Advisors: Building an Advisory Model That Endures

Active listening is the foundation for generating better outcomes

The Power of Clarity: Elevating Confidence in RIA Transactions
EXPERT ADVICE OCT 30, 2025
The Power of Clarity: Elevating Confidence in RIA Transactions

In his insightful analysis, Stan Gregor explores how transparency is the critical driver of successful M&A transactions in the wealth management industry. He highlights the risks of opaque private deals and explains why clear reporting and governance can elevate investor confidence and foster long-term growth.

The one question every business leader must ask
EXPERT ADVICE OCT 01, 2025
The one question every business leader must ask

Summit Financial CEO Stan Gregor explains how decisions around cost-cutting, growth, product launch, and company culture should all be measured against one yardstick.

Delivering family office services critical to advisor success
EXPERT ADVICE AUG 13, 2025
Delivering family office services critical to advisor success

Stan Gregor, Chairman & CEO of Summit Financial Holdings, explores how RIAs can meet growing demand for family office-style services among mass affluent clients through tax-first planning, technology, and collaboration—positioning firms for long-term success