Cetera adds $300 million team from Mass Mutual

Cetera adds $300 million team from Mass Mutual
Skafco, based in Dublin, Ohio, is led by Rod Skaf and Wayne Niles.
MAY 10, 2022

A team of advisers managing $300 million that had been affiliated with MassMutual has joined Cetera’s branch community, Cetera Investors, the firm announced Tuesday.

Skafco, based in Dublin, Ohio, is led by Rod Skaf and Wayne Niles.

Skaf splits his time between Dublin and Dallas. He has 25 years of experience, according to his BrokerCheck report.

Niles, who has more than 33 years of experience, focuses on investment management.

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