Head of adviser technology at Charles Schwab departs for SSG Inc.

Dan Skiles, formerly the vice president of adviser technology with Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., today joined Shareholders Service Group Inc. of San Diego, a brokerage and custodial firm for independent registered investment advisers.
MAY 27, 2009
Dan Skiles, formerly the vice president of adviser technology with Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., today joined Shareholders Service Group Inc. of San Diego, a brokerage and custodial firm for independent registered investment advisers. He has joined the privately held firm as an executive vice president and will report directly to its chief executive, Peter Mangan. Mr. Skiles’s new role will focus on enhancing the firm’s platform of technology, investment products, and custodial services, the firm said in a statement. “Dan brings significant knowledge to our firm with his extensive technology and brokerage services experience. He is also highly-regarded within the RIA community,” said Mr. Mangan. “The past eight years at Charles Schwab were very gratifying and rewarding. I am very grateful to the firm and to my many friends and mentors there,” said Mr. Skiles, whose efforts at Schwab resulted in the significant expansion of technology services to RIAs. Formed in 2002, Shareholders Service Group serves nearly 500 independent registered investment advisers and advisory firms around the country with brokerage services and back office support.

Latest News

Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Nine-month electronic trading freeze and share lending program at the center of dismissed claim.

RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone

Meanwhile, Rossby Financial's leadership buildout rolls on with a new COO appointment as Balefire Wealth welcomes a distinguished retirement specialist to its national network.

Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500
Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500

With a smaller group of companies driving stock market performance, advisors must work more intentionally to manage concentration risks within client portfolios.

Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker
Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker

Professional athletes are often targets of scam artists and are particularly vulnerable to fraud.

Schwab touts AI as its biggest growth lever at investor day
Schwab touts AI as its biggest growth lever at investor day

The brokerage giant tells Wall Street it will use artificial intelligence to reach clients it has never been able to serve — and turn the technology's perceived threat into a competitive edge.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED 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