Managers of Wealth Americas

Aon Hewitt expands hedge fund research team

She started in March and focuses on event-driven strategies, credit strategies and coverage of fund of hedge funds.

Calamos Investments Hires New Chief Financial Officer

Thomas Herman, Previously CFO at Harris Associates and Ariel Investments, Joins the Firm

Houston American Energy Corp. Announces Hiring of Investment Banker to Assist in Identification and Financing of Strategic Transactions

While the Company believes that there are attractive opportunities that will be available to execute one or more strategic transactions that will position the Company to take advantage of an anticipated future recovery in energy markets.

Barclays appoints senior Evercore exec as Global Financial Institutions Group

He joins Barclays from Evercore Partners

BNY Mellon Wealth Management hires director of manager research and monitoring

While at Merrill Lynch, Yu served as head of Fixed Income Due Diligence, leading a team of analysts for four years.

Las Olas VC adds new associate to team

He also holds a Bachelor of Science with Magna Cum Laude distinction from Truman State University.

Goldman's Truesdale to retire after 25 years at firm

During his tenure at the bank, Truesdale worked on early sales of hedge funds before such deals were commonplace.

Walter Investment Management names Executive Chairman and Interim CEO

Awad held multiple leadership positions in Citibank including CEO of Global Consumer Bank in Europe Middle East and Africa.

Guggenheim Securities Hires Foote to Expand Energy Practice

Foote added, “Under Alan Schwartz's leadership, Guggenheim has built many industry verticals and product teams comprised of the most talented professionals on Wall Street.

Blank Rome Continues Pittsburgh Growth

We’re anticipating more mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector as oil and gas bankruptcies continue to rise.

Nest Wealth Names Chris Hogg, Former Director of National Accounts at iShares BlackRock, as Head of Nest Wealth Pro

Joining Nest Wealth gives me a fantastic opportunity to support Canada's Wealth Management community

Integrated Wealth Management Welcomes Thirteenth Advisor in 3 Years

“I am excited to join IWM,” Jason Nettleton said.

Dynasty Financial Partners Taps Senior Industry Leader

The industry's move toward independence is accelerating, and many advisors seek experienced partners to help them look around the next corner for the innovations that matter. Today's elite RIAs want to be independent but not alone.

Citizens Bank Names President of Citizens Private Bank

Formerly Managing Director for Merrill Lynch Global Wealth and Investment Management, Private Banking and Investment Group

Distressed Debt Trader Joins Aristeia Hedge Fund

The start of the year was tumultuous for event-driven funds as the flow of mergers and acquisitions declined.

U.S. Bank hires regional leader of UHNW business

The Ascent team in Denver works with families with an average net worth of more than $440 million, Ascent said.

Mutual of Omaha names new chief investment officer

He has a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a master’s degree in business from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Houlihan Lokey Restructuring Banker to Join Peter J. Solomon

The move will help Peter J. Solomon build up the practice after losing at least two senior restructuring bankers to Guggenheim Partners LLC. Durc Savini

New York based law firm names Head of Family Office Group

In the last number of years, we have seen a vast increase in the number of family offices investing and playing leading roles in the financial services arena.

Context Asset Management Expands Leadership Team With Addition Of Matt Rowe As Chief Strategy Officer

He also held positions as Portfolio Manager at PEAK6 Advisors and Managing Partner and Head of Trading at Tamalpais Asset Management.

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