Institut de Finance et Management

12-Member Wealth Management Team Led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola Joins First Republic

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

First Republic Bank (NYSE:FRC), a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that a 12-person team led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola 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 12-person team led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola has joined First Republic Investment Management.
  • “Derek Mohamed, Justin Merola, Stephen Greene, Brian Kelleher, Leland Mindnich and their team are a terrific addition to our growing wealth management capabilities in the greater Boston area,” said Bob Thornton, President of First Republic Private Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, Mohamed was a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
  • Before joining First Republic, Merola was a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Announces Results of 2022 Director Election

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced the results of its 2022 Director Election.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced the results of its 2022 Director Election.
  • Members elected two directors from Illinois, one director from Wisconsin, and one public interest independent director who ran unopposed.
  • Since 2010, Ms. Johnson has been a director on the boards of the bank and holding company.
  • Mr. Newell has served on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community Advisory Council since 2019.

Haven Life Announces Expansion of Leadership Team with Strategic Hires

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Monday, September 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Life , a leading digital direct-to-consumer life insurance agency backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ), has welcomed three new members to their leadership team.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haven Life , a leading digital direct-to-consumer life insurance agency backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ), has welcomed three new members to their leadership team.
  • "Our core mission at Haven Life is to make life insurance more accessible and affordable for everyone, but also to make the application process simple and enjoyable.
  • Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC (Haven Life) is re-thinking how people financially protect the ones they love.
  • Haven Life is committed to delivering exceptional products, delightful purchasing experiences, and meaningful moments of service to the modern life insurance customer.

Vestar Capital Partners Announces Promotions

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Monday, August 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. private equity firm, announced today the promotions of several investment professionals at the firm. The promotions include Neil Merchant, Mark Dirzulaitis, and Angela Yun to Principal, and Alex Veronneau to Vice President.

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  • Neil Merchant,Mark Dirzulaitis,and Angela Yun Promoted to Principal;
    NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vestar Capital Partners, a leading U.S. private equity firm, announced today the promotions of several investment professionals at the firm.
  • The promotions include Neil Merchant, Mark Dirzulaitis,and Angela Yun to Principal, and Alex Veronneau to Vice President.
  • "We congratulate Neil, Mark, Angela and Alex on their promotions in recognition of their impressive growth, development and meaningful contributions to the Firm," said Dan O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Vestar.
  • Vestar Capital Partners is a leading U.S. middle-market private equity firm specializing in management buyouts and growth capital investments.

Jacob D. Wallick Earns CFA® Charter

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Mr. Wallick shares, As a CFA charterholder, I enjoy applying what I have learned to my firms processes, benefiting our clients.

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  • Mr. Wallick shares, As a CFA charterholder, I enjoy applying what I have learned to my firms processes, benefiting our clients.
  • The CFA Program requirements of passing three levels of examinations, completing 4,000 hours of work experience, letters of recommendation, an annual attestation to ethics, and CFA Institute membership fortifies career-long professional excellence for those who have earned the charter.
  • Wallick Investments adheres to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and accepts fiduciary responsibility for client accounts.
  • CFA and Chartered Financial Analyst are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Stellus Capital Management Announces Key Hires

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Stellus Capital Management, LLC (Stellus), a leader in middle market direct lending, today announced the hiring of Bill Haverland as Principal and Casey Carroll as Vice President, Investor Relations.

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  • Stellus Capital Management, LLC (Stellus), a leader in middle market direct lending, today announced the hiring of Bill Haverland as Principal and Casey Carroll as Vice President, Investor Relations.
  • Bill and Casey will provide our private equity clients and investors the high caliber support that is the hallmark of Stellus Capital.
  • Stellus was founded in 2012 and formed in conjunction with the spin-out of the Direct Capital Unit of the D. E. Shaw group.
  • Stellus currently has approximately $2.6 billion in assets under management, with offices in Houston, TX, the Washington, D.C. area, and Charlotte, NC.

Physician Partners Announces Appointment of Jim Harris to Board of Directors

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Monday, May 23, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician Partners, LLC, a leading value-based primary care physician group and managed service organization, today announced the appointment of entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Archipelago Companies, Jim Harris, to its Board of Directors.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Physician Partners, LLC, a leading value-based primary care physician group and managed service organization, today announced the appointment of entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Archipelago Companies, Jim Harris, to its Board of Directors.
  • We're excited to have Jim join our Board following our private equity funding by Kinderhook Industries.
  • Mr. Harris brings to the Board a wealth of financial growth experience with a demonstrated track record of long-term success and development in the global consumer products industry.
  • "We're excited to have him join our Board that's rapidly expanding with various industry backgrounds following our private equity funding by Kinderhook Industries.

UNFI Appoints Louis Martin to Newly Created Role of Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

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Monday, March 7, 2022

United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (UNFI) today announced that Louis Martin has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, with oversight of the Companys long-term growth strategy.

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  • United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (UNFI) today announced that Louis Martin has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, with oversight of the Companys long-term growth strategy.
  • Martin, who currently serves as President of the Global Walmart Customer Team at The Coca-Cola Company, will join UNFI on March 21, 2022, and will report to Sandy Douglas, UNFIs Chief Executive Officer.
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    UNFI announced that Louis Martin has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, with oversight of the Companys long-term growth strategy.
  • Martin will join UNFI on March 21, 2022, and will report to Sandy Douglas, UNFIs Chief Executive Officer.

Tevogen Bio™ Appoints Prominent Industry Leader Susan Podlogar to the Company’s Corporate Advisory Board

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Tevogen Bio , a clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in developing cell and gene therapies in oncology, neurology, and virology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Susan Podlogar to its Corporate Advisory Board.

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  • Tevogen Bio , a clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in developing cell and gene therapies in oncology, neurology, and virology, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Susan Podlogar to its Corporate Advisory Board.
  • Podlogar is currently MetLife's Chief Human Resources Officer, an Executive Vice President and member of MetLifes Executive Leadership Team .
  • Susan Podlogar is a brilliant strategist, and an innovative industry leader with decades of experience in the biopharma sector and we are privileged to have her joining our Corporate Advisory Board, said Tevogen CEO Ryan Saadi , M.D., M.P.H.
  • Susan brings with her extensive experience in working with Board of Directors, CEOs, senior leadership teams, and institutional investors.

Former President of $25 Billion Corporate Pension Plan for 3M, Dennis Duerst, Joins Star Mountain Capital as a Senior Advisor

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Star Mountain Senior Advisors / Operating Partners are aligned with Star Mountains full-time team and investors through sharing in investment profits and through their personal capital invested.

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  • Star Mountain Senior Advisors / Operating Partners are aligned with Star Mountains full-time team and investors through sharing in investment profits and through their personal capital invested.
  • Star Mountain is a distinguished investment firm that is purpose-built to capitalize on the market inefficiencies of the large, growing and fragmented lower middle-market, said Dennis Duerst.
  • Mr. Duerst was most recently President at 3M Investment Management Corporation, the $25 billion investment fiduciary for 3Ms retirement plans on a global basis.
  • He launched initial investments in hedge funds and private credit and focused on absolute return and private market investing.