Managers of Wealth Americas

Goldman's defined contribution head departs

His responsibilities have been taken over by Jim McNamara, head of third party distribution, and Craig Russell, head of the institutional business at Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Veteran wealth advisor joins Zacks Investment Management

He joins Zacks Investment Management with more than 25 years experience building wealth for his clients.

Fifth Third Bank Appoints new Chief Investment Strategist

He will manage the overarching strategy of Fifth Third's Investment Management Group throughout the country.

BNP Paribas Appoints Head of Delta One & International Derivative Sales, Americas

He reports to Chris Innes, Head of Institutional Equity Sales and Trading, Americas.

Washington Wealth lands Morgan Stanley broker

Washington Wealth Management LLC, a start-up firm that has grown by hiring away advisers from top U.S. brokerages, has added its latest recruit from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Planner, Former San Diego State Quarterback Joins RIA Washington Wealth Management

He is without a doubt the epitome of the first class advisor who has his clients first in his thoughts,” said Washington Wealth’s San Diego Branch Manager Mike Ferrante. “These are the types of planners that we are looking to hire.&rdquo

JPMorgan Promotes Palmeri to Head Public-Finance Department

He replaces Jeff Bosland, who has moved on to lead sales and marketing for fixed income and equities in the Americas, according to Justin Perras, a spokesman for JPMorgan. Perras confirmed the memo.

Oppenheimer's Middle Market Institutional Sales Group Makes 3 Senior Hires

They will work out of the firm's Philadelphia office and will cover a variety of mid-market and regional institutions in the area. They report to Richard Grobman, Oppenheimer Managing Director.

New CEO of Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation announced

SNW, the largest independent financial services firm based in the Northwest, serves the complex financial needs of leading private and public entities

Spider Asset Management snares CEO

In addition to the University of Richmond, Spider has garnered another 22 “partners” with combined assets of more than $1.1 billion, Mr. Pulavarti noted.

Deutsche Bank Significantly Expands Equity Capital Markets Platform in the Americas

He will be based in New York, reporting to Mark Hantho, Global Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets.

Citigroup Names Peter Tague Co-Head of Mergers Worldwide With Mark Shafir

Shafir will focus on his other role, overseeing technology, media and telecommunications investment-banking, according to the memo.

Baird to open new wealth management office in Maine

He has 15 years of industry experience, will manage the future Baird branch, which will be its first in the state.

TimesSquare adds Larsson to lead new international team

The position is a new one at the firm, which has focused until now on domestic small-cap and midcap equities.

Columbia Management distribution executive leaving

Beth Brown, head of intermediary distribution at Columbia Management, which had $326 billion in assets under management at the end of 2011, will leave at the end of March, a company spokesman said.

Trustees of Five Pioneer Closed-End Funds Elect New Chairman

Mr. Perna has been an independent Trustee of the funds since 2006. John F. Cogan, Jr., the current Chairman, will continue to serve as President (Principal Executive Officer) and a Trustee of the funds. The transition to an independent Chairman accords wi

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