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THE PICKLR EXPANDS LEADERSHIP TEAM TO MATCH EXPLOSIVE GROWTH

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

KAYSVILLE, Utah, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr, North America's premiere indoor pickleball facility, announced the addition of their all-new leadership team to spearhead expansion. Charged with revolutionizing the brand of pickleball and accelerating the growth of The Picklr across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the new executive team has already delivered in securing over 110 new locations, innovative marketing campaigns and activations, and the development of 16 new franchisees in 13 states.

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  • KAYSVILLE, Utah, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr , North America's premiere indoor pickleball facility, announced the addition of their all-new leadership team to spearhead expansion.
  • "Austin and I started The Picklr with a vision of surrounding ourselves with innovative and successful individuals who shared our growth mindset and a love of pickleball," said Barragan.
  • We believe that assembling the right corporate team is the cornerstone of The Picklr's growth," said Co-Founder Austin Wood.
  • "Each new team member brings a unique skill set and perspective, contributing to a collective strength that propels us forward.

Bucks County Wealth Management joins Cetera Advisor Networks

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Monday, November 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Bucks County Wealth Management** has joined Cetera Advisor Networks. Led by Grant Raskin** and partner Rob McLarnon,** Bucks County Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and had about $85 million in assets under administration* as of Aug. 31, 2023. Wealth manager assistant Kevin Anthony rounds out the team of three financial professionals based in Chalfont, Pa.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Bucks County Wealth Management** has joined Cetera Advisor Networks .
  • Led by Grant Raskin** and partner Rob McLarnon,** Bucks County Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and had about $85 million in assets under administration* as of Aug. 31, 2023.
  • Wealth manager assistant Kevin Anthony rounds out the team of three financial professionals based in Chalfont, Pa.
    "I'm pleased to welcome the Bucks County Wealth Management team to Cetera and look forward to seeing how this established practice utilizes our growth resources to accelerate its success," said John Pierce, head of business development at Cetera.
  • Click here for more information about Cetera Advisor Networks.

Cetera Welcomes $111 Million AUA Advisor to Cetera Advisor Networks

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Mike Love, CFP** has joined Cetera Advisor Networks via Summit Financial Networks. Love is a financial professional previously affiliated with Securities America. He provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and has approximately $111 million in assets under administration* as of Aug. 15, 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Mike Love, CFP** has joined Cetera Advisor Networks via Summit Financial Networks.
  • "The cultures of both Cetera Advisor Networks and Summit Financial Networks made affiliation with Cetera a clear choice," Love said.
  • "The addition of an advisor as influential and successful as Mike reaffirms that advisors continue to be attracted to the robust suite of resources and support that Cetera provides," said Tim Stinson, president of Cetera Advisor Networks.
  • Click here for more information about Cetera Advisor Networks and click here for more information about Summit Financial.

SageView Enhances Wealth Management Leadership Team To Support Growth

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SageView Advisory Group ("SageView"), one of the nation's leading independent RIA firms, today announced it hired next-generation leaders Matt Cosgriff as Senior Vice President, Head of Wealth Management Advisory Services, and Sophie Benander as Vice President of Wealth Management Client Experience.

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  • Cosgriff joins SageView from BerganKDV, where he served as Director of Wealth Management, responsible for growing and managing the wealth management division, and also was a senior wealth and retirement plan advisor.
  • "Joining SageView allows me to marry my experience within the retirement and wealth management segments to support the firm's focus on becoming a leading provider of advisory services at the intersection of wealth management and retirement planning," Cosgriff said.
  • "With the support of John and the entire executive team, I'm thrilled to work with this exemplary group of wealth management professionals delivering results for our clients."
  • Prior to joining SageView in 2023, Pfeiffer served as Vice President and Senior Legal Director at Goldman Sachs, supporting the high-net-worth wealth management business.

Freddie Rappina joins Cetera Financial Specialists

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Freddie Rappina,** ChFC®, AIF®, CCFS®, and his two team members at Opta Financial have joined Cetera Financial Specialists. Rappina and his firm were previously affiliated with MML Investors. He provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and had nearly $40 million in assets under administration* as of May 31, 2023. Within the next year, with the support and capabilities of Cetera, the firm expects their AUA to increase significantly.  

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Freddie Rappina,** ChFC®, AIF®, CCFS®, and his two team members at Opta Financial have joined Cetera Financial Specialists.
  • "We welcome Freddie and his team to Cetera Financial Specialists, where they join a network of professionals with a true family culture," said Ron Krueger, president of Cetera Financial Specialists.
  • Opta Financial, founded by Rappina, helps clients examine their financial situation, set financial goals and implement plans toward achieving those goals.
  • Click here for more information about Cetera Financial Specialists.

Leading Boston Advisory Firm Appoints Industry Veteran John Piantedosi as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Integrated Financial Partners (“IFP” or “Integrated”), an independent financial planning and wealth management firm, today announced that Steve Faberman and Al Filosa’s long-tenured practice has hired John Piantedosi, CPWA® as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • Integrated Financial Partners (“IFP” or “Integrated”), an independent financial planning and wealth management firm, today announced that Steve Faberman and Al Filosa’s long-tenured practice has hired John Piantedosi, CPWA® as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • The two principals joined Integrated in 2003 after meeting at The Bulfinch Group in the Greater Boston area in 1995.
  • Since then, they have carved out a highly successful practice, growing assets under management (AUM) from $600 million in 2020 to $750 million today.
  • “I leapt at the opportunity to join a well-established advisory practice that also happens to be one of Integrated’s largest and longest-tenured financial planning teams,” said Piantedosi.

Association of African American Financial Advisors Announces New Leadership, Launches Next Stage of Vision for a More Equitable Wealth Management Industry

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Monday, December 5, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of African American Financial Advisors ("AAAA" or the "Association"), a non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and other wealth management industry professionals, today announced the appointment of Alex David, President and CEO of Stifel Independent Advisors, as its incoming Chairman Emeritus. In this position, Mr. David will provide strategic guidance to the Association as it embarks upon the next stage of its vision for driving a more equitable wealth management industry.

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  • In this position, Mr. David will provide strategic guidance to the Association as it embarks upon the next stage of its vision for driving a more equitable wealth management industry.
  • Christian Nwasike, MFP, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board, providing day-to-day leadership of the Association.
  • Mr. Nwasike is also principal and executive managing partner with Practice Management Consultants, LLC, a consultancy focused on coaching African American financial advisors to achieve greater business growth and success.
  • A non-profit membership organization for African American financial advisors and affiliated professionals, the Association of African American Financial Advisors (AAAA) was created to address the needs and concerns of African American Financial Professionals.

Dan Hayes Joins Argos Wealth Advisors

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Argos Wealth Advisors expands its footprint to the East Coast, welcoming Dan Hayes as a Senior Wealth Advisor .

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  • Argos Wealth Advisors expands its footprint to the East Coast, welcoming Dan Hayes as a Senior Wealth Advisor .
  • In this role, Hayes leads a team responsible for providing clients with proactive, highly personalized advice across investment management, wealth planning and financial services.
  • Before Argos, Hayes served as a Senior Client Advisor at Bessemer Trust for over 20 years.
  • Dan Hayes is all that, along with twenty-plus years of experience managing risk, compliance, and financial planning, said Michael Russo , founder of Argos Wealth Advisors.

Spectrum Investment Advisors Celebrates Three New Accomplishments

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Investment Advisors, located in Mequon, Wisconsin, is one of 15 Wisconsin businesses that are being named 2022's Best Places to Work in the Micro category (10-24 employees) by the Milwaukee Business Journal. 

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  • "Being recognized as one of Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is a testament to the wonderful people that are part of our team," said Manuel Rosado, president of Spectrum Investment Advisors.
  • On top of that Spectrum celebrates the addition of two new employees.
  • Manuel Rosado, President of Spectrum Investment Advisors said, "We're very excited to have Jon and Angelica as part of our team.
  • For more information about Spectrum Investment Advisors, visit www.spectruminvestor.com .

Toews Asset Management Welcomes Industry Veteran Patrick Sullivan as Managing Director of National Accounts

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Toews Asset Management, a $2.2 billion investment advisor specializing in risk-managed strategies that seek to move defensive during market declines, announces the hiring of Patrick Sullivan as Managing Director of National Accounts.

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  • Toews Asset Management, a $2.2 billion investment advisor specializing in risk-managed strategies that seek to move defensive during market declines, announces the hiring of Patrick Sullivan as Managing Director of National Accounts.
  • Im excited to be joining the team at Toews Asset Management, says Sullivan.
  • Were incredibly excited to welcome Patrick to the Toews team, says Phillip Toews, CEO of Toews Asset Management.
  • Toews Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment advisor founded in 1994 with $1.2 billion AUM and 1 billion AUA.