401GO

401GO Raises $12M Series A to Fuel Next Phase of Growth

Led by Next Frontier Capital, the new capital allows the company to add new products, increase headcount, and further its mission to usher in the modern era for retirement planning and investing SANDY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–401GO, the next-generation retirement plan provider for employers, advisors and individuals, today announced the successful completion of its $12 million Series A funding round, led by Next Frontier Capital. Additional investors … Continue reading 401GO Raises $12M Series A to Fuel Next Phase of Growth

Advisor360°

Advisor360° Names Industry Veteran Mike Fanning Chief Executive Officer

Former Head of MassMutual U.S. to be Advisor360° CEO and Chairman of the Board WESTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advisor360°, a leading provider of integrated software for enterprise wealth management firms, is pleased to announce that Mike Fanning, the former Head of Mass Mutual U.S., will succeed Richard Napolitano as Chief Executive Officer upon Napolitano’s retirement, effective May 1. “Rich’s leadership and vision have been fundamental in setting … Continue reading Advisor360° Names Industry Veteran Mike Fanning Chief Executive Officer

Mercury

Mercury Launches Personal Banking

Mercury Personal brings same beloved product experience that simplified banking for ambitious companies to individuals SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercury, the fintech over 100,000 startups use for banking*, today announced its expansion into consumer banking with the launch of Mercury Personal, a powerful personal banking experience designed with the best of today’s technology to help builders in tech optimize their money. “Many founders and investors are not happy … Continue reading Mercury Launches Personal Banking

F2 Strategy

F2 Strategy Appoints Jay Halbert as Chief Financial Officer

Firm bolsters leadership team with the addition of Halbert and promotion of Martha Blenkush to chief of staff CHICAGO – F2 Strategy, a leading wealth management technology services company, today announces the hiring of Jay Halbert to the newly created chief financial officer (CFO) position. Halbert will assume a pivotal role in overseeing the entirety of the rapidly growing company’s financial operations, including accounting; financial reporting, planning … Continue reading F2 Strategy Appoints Jay Halbert as Chief Financial Officer

Centrifuge

Centrifuge Raises $15 Million To Scale Adoption of Institutional DeFi

April 17th, 2024 – Press Release April 17, 2024 – Dubai – Centrifuge, the platform for onchain finance, announced it has raised $15M in Series A funding. This strategic investment will help fuel the company’s mission to drive widespread adoption of institutional DeFi. The oversubscribed round was co-led by ParaFi Capital and Greenfield. Other investors include Arrington Capital, Bloccelerate, Borderless Capital, Circle Ventures, Edessa Capital, Gnosis, … Continue reading Centrifuge Raises $15 Million To Scale Adoption of Institutional DeFi

Hazeltree

Hazeltree Appoints Paul Gallant as Chief Product Officer

Former BlackRock Exec Will Oversee Firm’s Hedge Funds and Private Markets Solutions Suite NEW YORK & LONDON – Hazeltree, a leader in active treasury and intelligent operations technology for the alternative asset industry, today announced the appointment of Paul Gallant as its Chief Product Officer (CPO). Paul brings more than 20 years of experience building transformational businesses, delivering technology innovation, and implementing efficient solutions across … Continue reading Hazeltree Appoints Paul Gallant as Chief Product Officer

Laura Cushing

Laura Cushing Announced as New Chief Human Resources Officer of Pacific Life

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Pacific Life today announced Laura Cushing has been hired as the new chief human resources officer (CHRO) of Pacific Life, effective April 23, 2024. She will report to President and CEO Darryl Button and will sit on the company’s management committee. As CHRO, Ms. Cushing will be responsible for all aspects of Pacific Life’s global Human Resources organization and strategy, including … Continue reading Laura Cushing Announced as New Chief Human Resources Officer of Pacific Life

Green Dot

Green Dot Appoints Renata Caine to Lead Banking as a Service

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a digital bank and fintech powering consumers and businesses with seamless banking and payment solutions, today announced the appointment of Renata Caine as General Manager of Banking as a Service (BaaS). Caine will oversee the company’s BaaS business with a focus on building and supporting embedded finance that fuels retention, engagement and growth for Green Dot’s growing list of … Continue reading Green Dot Appoints Renata Caine to Lead Banking as a Service

UBS

UBS Private Wealth Management hires Regina Bronson and Alex Gitomer in New York City

NEW YORK – UBS Private Wealth Management today announced that Regina Bronson and Alex Gitomer will be joining the firm as Managing Directors and Private Wealth Advisors in New York City. Regina and Alex will also be joined by Senior Wealth Strategy Associates Christina Brown and Hilary Stock. “Regina and Alex have a strong commitment to providing tailored advice and guidance that addresses every aspect … Continue reading UBS Private Wealth Management hires Regina Bronson and Alex Gitomer in New York City