Managers of Wealth Americas

Goldman Sachs Energy Banker Batchelder Joins RBC in New York‎

He worked at New York-based Goldman Sachs since at least 2002, according to the Finra website.

Benjamin Edwards lands 4 advisers from Wells Fargo

The new hires joined Benjamin Edwards from Wells Fargo Advisors, the brokerage unit of the San Francisco-based bank.

David Stratton takes helm at JPMorgan Chase

With offices in more than 60 countries and assets of $2.3 trillion, the global financial services company serves millions of consumers and has established itself as a financial force.

Former Thompson Reuters CHRO to join Bain Capital

Formerly chief HR officer at news and financial information conglomerate Thomson Reuters, Dando will join Bain Capital in January 2013 and will be based in both Boston and London.

Ex-Fifth Third Bank Chief Joins Grant Thornton

He initiated and successfully finalized the merger of First Charter Corporation, where he had been president and CEO, with Fifth Third Bank, a $120B Midwestern regional bank holding company.

Cambridge Associates taps director of strategy for research navigator

Research Navigator's hedge fund module tracks over 2,500 investment products, and the private investment module tracks more than 10,000 funds. The service includes manager due diligence reports, comments, performance information and analytics.

JPMorgan Chase Names new chief marketing officer

She comes to JPMorgan Chase from Bank of America

Hickory Point Bank appoints new Director of Marketing

A central Illinois native, Abbott has over 30 years’ experience in community bank sales and marketing.

Swiss Private Bank hires new Canada metals and mining head

He will join the bank in October as a director and head of the Canadian metals and mining group, the memo said.

Lyxor Appoints Head of US Business Development

He was most recently Head of US Pensions and Consultants.

Gleacher & Co Appoints Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets

Gleacher & Company Securities has announced that Randolph H. Barker has joined the firm as an Executive Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets.

Calamos Asset Management appoints two independent directors

"We are quite pleased to have Kim and Bill join our Board. They each contribute decades of asset management industry expertise, will enrich the dialogue among Board members and add value for the shareholders of Calamos Asset Management," stated

Fidelity promotion cements family control

Previously, the 50-year-old Ms Johnson had been head of Fidelity’s distribution business, which includes brokerage and retirement.

Barclays boosts US Financial Institutions team

He joins Barclays from National Australia Bank, where he was a Director in the Financial Institutions team managing relationships with major Canadian banks and regional and national US banks.

BB&T names two new Executive Management team members

The announcement, which is effective immediately, is part of a long-term plan to increase its top leadership group.

Merrill Lynch lands three veteran advisers from UBS

The new hires, who moved to Merrill in early August, managed more than $323 million in client assets at UBS and generated roughly $3 million in annual production last year.

Gleacher Names Barker Head of Investment Bank As Tepper Departs

Mr. Barker succeeds Jeffrey Tepper, a 22-year veteran of Gleacher, who is leaving the firm.

Standard Life hires veteran for retirement business

Her appointment is effective September 17, 2012, and she’ll be working in the Toronto office.

Knight picks new directors

Knight Capital has selected three new directors, including the chief executive of TD Ameritrade, three weeks after Knight received a $400m injection from outside investors, according to people familiar with the matter.

Brown Brothers Harriman expands wealth management team

He will co-Chair BBH’s Asset Allocation Committee with Chief Investment Strategist, Scott Clemons, and will report directly to Charlie Izard, Partner responsible for Wealth Management. He will be based in BBH’s New York office.

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