Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

Harbourfront Wealth Appoints Chief Investment Officer Christine Tessier

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, welcomes Christine Tessier as Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, welcomes Christine Tessier as Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”).
  • An industry veteran with over 20 years of experience as a Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Tessier brings extensive due diligence and product development experience across asset classes.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Christine Tessier as CIO of Harbourfront, bringing extensive experience working within some of the tightest regulations in the market,” says Danny Popescu, Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) at Harbourfront.
  • For more information about Harbourfront Wealth Management, please visit: www.harbourfrontwealth.com .

Franklin Templeton Expands U.S. Wealth Management Alternatives Distribution Team with Addition of Candice Kemeny and Jared Abert

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Candice Kemeny as Senior Vice President, National Account Manager – Alternatives, and Jared Abert as Director, Alternative Investments – Midwest for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) & Bank Trust channel.

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  • Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Candice Kemeny as Senior Vice President, National Account Manager – Alternatives, and Jared Abert as Director, Alternative Investments – Midwest for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) & Bank Trust channel.
  • Wealth Management Alternatives distribution team, Kemeny and Albert will serve as key liaisons with clients to increase the adoption of comprehensive alternative investment solutions within the U.S. market.
  • Kemeny joined the firm at the end of March, and Abert joined in May.
  • “We are pleased to have Candice and Jared join our distribution team as we continue to expand the roster of talent to support our dedicated Alternatives by Franklin Templeton platform.

BALLENTINE PARTNERS APPOINTS CHRISTOPHER CHANDLER AND PETER CHIAPPINELLI AS CO-CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICERS

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballentine Partners, an independent wealth management firm headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce Christopher Chandler and Peter Chiappinelli as Co-Chief Investment Officers.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballentine Partners, an independent wealth management firm headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce Christopher Chandler and Peter Chiappinelli as Co-Chief Investment Officers.
  • Together they will be responsible for all aspects of the Ballentine Partners investment strategy and the client investment experience.
  • "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Chandler and Pete Chiappinelli as Co-Chief Investment Officers," said Drew McMorrow, President and CEO of Ballentine Partners.
  • Chris Chandler joined Ballentine Partners in April of 2015 as Partner and Senior Investment Officer.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association Unveils 2023 Roadmap for its UniFi by CAIA™ Platform

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association , the global professional body for the alternative investment industry, is today sharing a 2023 “roadmap” for the numerous microcredentials and certificate programs that make up its UniFi by CAIA™ platform, a digital-first series of educational offerings geared towards the needs of client- and advisor-facing professionals in the asset and wealth management industries.

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  • The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association , the global professional body for the alternative investment industry, is today sharing a 2023 “roadmap” for the numerous microcredentials and certificate programs that make up its UniFi by CAIA™ platform, a digital-first series of educational offerings geared towards the needs of client- and advisor-facing professionals in the asset and wealth management industries.
  • Of note, the first microcredential being offered as part of the UniFi platform has gone live today, covering private debt.
  • The curriculum is divided into four major components, covering the fundamentals of private debt, private corporate lending, asset-based lending, and private debt portfolio implementation.
  • “We have a tremendous amount of respect for their mission and efforts in alternative investment education.

Six-Member Wealth Management Team Joins First Republic

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Monday, March 6, 2023

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a six-person team led by Alexander Kadish, Nicholas Davey and J.P. Garofalo has joined First Republic Investment Management.

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  • First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a six-person team led by Alexander Kadish, Nicholas Davey and J.P. Garofalo has joined First Republic Investment Management.
  • “Alexander Kadish, Nicholas Davey, J.P. Garofalo and their team are a terrific addition to our growing wealth management capabilities in Los Angeles,” said Bob Thornton, President of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, Kadish was a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, Davey was a Senior Vice President and Private Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management.

Evercore Wealth Management Promotes Michael Kirkbride, Aldo Palles and Ross Saia to Partner

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Evercore Wealth Management today announced the promotions of Portfolio Manager Michael Kirkbride, Portfolio Manager Aldo Palles, and Wealth and Fiduciary Advisor Ross Saia to partner.

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  • Evercore Wealth Management today announced the promotions of Portfolio Manager Michael Kirkbride, Portfolio Manager Aldo Palles, and Wealth and Fiduciary Advisor Ross Saia to partner.
  • Mr. Kirkbride is based at the Evercore headquarters in New York City; Mr. Palles and Mr. Saia are based at the Evercore Wealth Management and Evercore Trust Company, N.A.
  • “Michael, Aldo and Ross are strong contributors to our firm, always putting our clients first and demonstrating terrific teamwork,” said Chris Zander, CEO of Evercore Wealth Management and Evercore Trust Company, N.A.
  • Mr. Saia is a wealth & fiduciary advisor at Evercore Wealth Management and Evercore Trust Company, delivering strategic planning and fiduciary advice to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families and contributing to the Fiduciary Oversight Group.

WesBanco Promotes Scott Love as Executive Vice President Wealth Management

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

WHEELING, W.Va., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that it has promoted Scott Love to Executive Vice President, Wealth Management succeeding Jon Dargusch, who retired effective December 31, 2022. In his new role, Mr. Love will be responsible for WesBanco Trust and Investment Services ("WTIS"), a division of WesBanco Bank, the banking subsidiary of WesBanco, Inc., including investment advisory services to the WesMark Funds, WesBanco Securities Inc., WesBanco Insurance Services Inc., and private client services.

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  • WHEELING, W.Va., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that it has promoted Scott Love to Executive Vice President, Wealth Management succeeding Jon Dargusch, who retired effective December 31, 2022.
  • "This is an exciting time in the 100-year history of WesBanco Wealth Management which has helped thousands of individuals, businesses, government entities, and charitable organizations develop plans to build and preserve wealth and achieve financial goals," said Jayson M. Zatta, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer for WesBanco.
  • "I am pleased to announce the promotion of Scott to lead our wealth management division, as his experience and leadership have prepared him for this role.
  • Mr. Dargusch joined WesBanco during 2011 as Executive Vice President, Wealth Management.

MassMutual Chief Investment Officer Tim Corbett to Retire After 12 Years With the Company; Eric Partlan Named Successor

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that Tim Corbett, chief investment officer, will retire after successfully leading the company’s investment strategy and overseeing its General Investment Account (GIA) for the past 12 years.

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  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that Tim Corbett, chief investment officer, will retire after successfully leading the company’s investment strategy and overseeing its General Investment Account (GIA) for the past 12 years.
  • Eric Partlan, head of portfolio management, will succeed Corbett, effective March 1, 2023.
  • Following Corbett’s departure, Eric Partlan will be promoted to chief investment officer and join MassMutual’s executive leadership team, reporting to Crandall.
  • “A testament to Tim’s strong leadership is the excellent successor that he leaves us with in Eric,” added Crandall.

The Pacific Financial Group Appoints Judith Cheng as New Chief Investment Officer

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), a wealth management innovator and leader in Self-Directed Brokerage Account Management (SDBA) announced that Judith Cheng has joined the leadership team as Chief Investment Officer.

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  • BELLEVUE, Wash., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Financial Group (TPFG), a wealth management innovator and leader in Self-Directed Brokerage Account Management (SDBA) announced that Judith Cheng has joined the leadership team as Chief Investment Officer.
  • Judith has extensive experience in investment strategy, analysis, and research, most recently with DWS and BNY Mellon.
  • Judith is a CFA Charterholder and has earned Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) and Certified in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) designations.
  • Founded in 1984, The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. (TPFG) is a SEC registered investment advisory firm and dynamic wealth management innovator that focuses on the group retirement space.

CAIA Association Partners with The Milken Institute to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Alternative Investment Industry

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

We are thrilled to engage these students, listen to their questions, and ignite a curiosity about alternatives that can grow and flourish.

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  • We are thrilled to engage these students, listen to their questions, and ignite a curiosity about alternatives that can grow and flourish.
  • CAIA and our friends at the Milken Institute will continue to foster new opportunities for HBCU students to learn about and engage in the alternative space.
  • A Member-driven organization representing nearly 13,000 professionals in approximately 100 countries, CAIA Association advocates for the highest ethical standards.
  • To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of the organizations mission, please visit https://caia.org/ .