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A big week for our interns! On Wednesday, they had the chance to sit down with CEO Larry Restieri for a candid lunch and learn. Larry shared his unconventional career path—from band guitarist to law school to 25 years at Goldman Sachs—emphasizing that success isn’t always linear. Looking ahead, Larry spoke about his strategic vision to bring clarity and alignment across Hightower. He highlighted the creation of the Chief Advisory Officer role, filled by Scott Hadley, to deepen advisor connections and drive growth. Larry also shared his leadership philosophy: lead by example, build trust and give direct feedback. His advice to interns? Be reflective, take pride in your work and strive to be your best. Then, yesterday, alumni of our internship program, along with recent college graduates at Hightower, sat down with the interns to share their experiences transitioning into full-time roles. They explained their roles, the skills learned from their internships and their favorite aspects of working at Hightower, including the ability to make an impact at any level. Panelists advised interns to build relationships within Hightower, anticipate team needs and ask for feedback.
We’re excited to welcome Scott Hadley as our first Chief Advisory Officer! In this newly created role, Scott is leading Hightower’s advisor support strategy—enhancing how we support growth, engage with our advisor community, and build deeper connections across the field. With nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, he brings a powerful combination of insight, leadership, and advisor-first thinking to Hightower. Please join us in welcoming Scott to the team! To learn more about Scott’s appointment and the broader leadership updates shaping Hightower’s next chapter, read the full announcement:
After more than 40 years of guiding clients with wisdom, warmth, and dedication, Barbara Archer, partner at Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, is retiring. Barbara joined Hightower nine years ago and has been a true force—demonstrating strong leadership, deep commitment to her clients, and a passion for elevating others. A tireless advocate for women in wealth, Barbara has championed inclusion and empowerment across the industry. Through her podcast, Keeping the Well in Well-thy, and her mentorship of countless professionals, she has helped shape a culture of excellence at Hightower. Please join us in congratulating Barbara on an incredible career and wishing her well in her next chapter!
We enjoyed a beautiful summer evening celebrating the accomplishments of our colleagues who completed the Leading at Hightower and Managing at Hightower Leadership Programs. Since March, two cohorts have participated in monthly sessions focused on advancing their leadership and management capabilities. Their commitment to growth, collaboration, and excellence has been truly inspiring. This celebration marks not just the completion of a program but the beginning of a new chapter in their leadership journeys. Congratulations to all participants! Your hard work and passion are shaping the future of Hightower.
Our CEO, Larry Restieri, led his first all-hands meeting at our Chicago headquarters. It was a valuable opportunity for our home office team to hear directly from Larry as he shared his perspective on where we’re headed—highlighting the importance of continuing to raise the bar in everything we do. We’re energized by his leadership and looking forward to what’s ahead!
This week, our summer interns had the opportunity to meet with Dan Berg, Chief Financial Officer, during a lunch and learn at our home office. Our New York interns joined via Zoom. Dan shared his journey with Hightower, which started when he was an intern himself, 14 years ago. He shared many insights about his journey, from witnessing Hightower grow from a startup to its position now, and all the different roles he played that brought him to the CFO position. Before concluding the session, Dan answered various questions from the interns about Hightower, professional development, and AI. He encouraged the interns to stay curious in life and in their careers. Learn more about Hightower’s summer internship program- https://hightoweradvisors.com/paid-internships-in-chicago-and-nyc.html
Please join us in welcoming our new CEO, Larry Restieri. With more than 25 years in the industry, Larry brings comprehensive experience in growing and scaling wealth management businesses. “Hightower is positioned for transformational growth. We have a tremendous community of advisors, and I’m committed to working with our talented advisory practices to win together as a team,” he said.
We’re proud to announce our strategic investment in Smith Anglin Financial! Based in Dallas, Texas, Smith Anglin is a 34-person wealth management practice with $2 billion in assets under management and a strong track record of organic growth. Smith Anglin is known for its integrated retirement preparedness and tax preparation services tailored to the aviation industry. This strategic investment—our second of 2025—reflects Hightower’s commitment to supporting growth-oriented advisory businesses. With access to our national in-house trust company, integrated technology stack, and a full suite of organic and inorganic growth resources, Smith Anglin is well positioned to expand its capabilities in support of wealth management for life.
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Krevitt, Hightower's new Chief Human Resources Officer! Jennifer will lead our enterprise-wide talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation across the corporate team and advisor practices nationwide. She brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at Invesco Ltd., and has held numerous senior positions at Goldman Sachs. Most recently, she built a private consulting business focused on counseling organizations and senior leaders. “Jennifer is an incredible addition to the Hightower executive leadership team. A seasoned professional with impressive industry experience, she will help guide the company through its next phase of growth,” said Hightower CEO Bob Oros. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to Hightower! For more details, read the full press release
We are just two weeks away from welcoming our managing partners and advisors to the 17th Annual Advisor Summit in Dallas, Texas! Get ready for a week filled with insightful presentations, networking opportunities, and exciting social events with over 70 advisory practices in attendance. We look forward to seeing you there!
