Eight financial advisers managing almost $355 million have affiliated with Kingswood U.S., a New York-based network of two registered investment advisory firms and two broker-dealers which collectively oversee $3 billion.
The new affiliates are:
"Kingswood U.S. has built its reputation among independent financial advisors as a wealth management network with the resources and flexibility to accommodate a wide range of successful practices,” said Michael Nessim, CEO, president and managing partner of Kingswood U.S.
The latest snapshot report reveals large firms overwhelmingly account for branches and registrants as trend of net exits from FINRA continues.
With more than $13 billion in assets, American Portfolios Advisors closed last October.
Robert D. Kendall brings decades of experience, including roles at DWS Americas and a former investment unit within Morgan Stanley, as he steps into a global leadership position.
Snowden Lane taps Pontera for held-away retirement account management, while Opto Investments enhances an Indiana-based independent RIA's private markets offering.
The $420 million RIA in Auburn Hills and Ann Arbor gives Credent its second and third Michigan locations while pushing it closer to $4 billion in AUM.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.