Articles from Hightower Advisors

Hightower Signature Wealth Exceeds $50 Billion in AUM Through Expanded Partnership with Altium Wealth
Hightower Advisors today announced that Altium Wealth (“Altium”), an established Hightower practice with more than $9 billion in assets under management*, will join Hightower Signature Wealth (“HTSW”) and extend its investment capabilities across the Hightower One platform.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2026
Sandy Cove Advisors Joins Hightower Signature Wealth, Expanding Financial Planning Capabilities and Adding $752M in AUM
Hightower Advisors (“Hightower”) today announced that Sandy Cove Advisors (“Sandy Cove”), a Hingham, Massachusetts-based wealth management firm with approximately $752 million in assets under management*, has joined Hightower Signature Wealth (“HTSW”). The addition marks HTSW’s third external acquisition of 2026, expanding its presence in New England.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · September 30, 2026
Hightower Announces Leadership Appointments to Support Next Phase of Growth
Hightower Advisors today announced a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen connectivity across the firm and enhance the experience delivered to advisors and clients.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2026
Hightower Signature Wealth Expands with Addition of $1.6B AUM Boston Hill Advisors
Hightower Advisors (“Hightower”) today announced that Boston Hill Advisors, part of the Hightower community since 2023, has joined Hightower Signature Wealth (“HTSW”), Hightower’s fully integrated national wealth management practice. The transaction advances Hightower’s continued expansion of HTSW with established advisory practices seeking greater scale and centralized capabilities.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · September 9, 2026
Hightower Announces $275M Acquisition of Valley Financial Group
Hightower Advisors (“Hightower”) today announced that Valley Financial Group (“Valley”), an independent wealth management practice based in Ambler, Pennsylvania, will join Hightower Signature Wealth (“HTSW”), Hightower’s fully integrated national wealth management practice.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · August 11, 2026
Hightower Signature Wealth Continues Expansion with Addition of $5B+ from Three Advisory Practices
Hightower Advisors, a leading wealth management firm, today announced the continued expansion of its fully-integrated practice, Hightower Signature Wealth (HTSW), with the addition of Private Vista, LLC (Private Vista), Hightower Great Lakes, and The McGuirk & De Nevi Group (McGuirk & De Nevi).
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · July 7, 2026
Hightower Expands the Hightower Family Office for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families
Hightower Advisors today announced the expansion of the Hightower Family Office, broadening the capabilities and support available to ultra-high-net-worth clients through Hightower advisors.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · June 9, 2026
Hightower Adds First External Acquisition to Hightower Signature Wealth with $5B Journey Strategic Wealth
Hightower Advisors, one of the leading independent wealth management firms in the U.S., today announced it has entered into an agreement with Journey Strategic Wealth (Journey), marking its first external acquisition into Hightower Signature Wealth (HTSW). Journey will bring approximately $5 billion in assets under management*, furthering HTSW’s national footprint and broadening capabilities for both clients and advisors. Upon close, HTSW will represent more than $25 billion in assets under management*, across 27 locations. The transaction is expected to close at the end of this month.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · March 4, 2026
Hightower Appoints Bob Lavigne as Chief Compliance Officer
Hightower Advisors, a national wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Bob Lavigne as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) for Hightower Holdings, LLC. In this role, Mr. Lavigne will oversee the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance program, regulatory strategy, and risk governance across Hightower’s national community of advisors.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · January 12, 2026
Hightower Expands Signature Wealth Brand with the Addition of Five Advisory Practices, Enhancing the Client Experience Nationwide
Hightower Advisors, one of the nation’s largest independent wealth management firms, today announced the expansion of its Hightower Signature Wealth (HTSW) brand with the addition of five advisory practices—Fairport Wealth, Hightower Wealth Advisors | St. Louis, HT|TC Wealth Partners, RDM Financial Group, and The Rikoon Group. Together, these practices bring clients broader capabilities, deeper resources and access to a more integrated suite of planning and investment solutions. HTSW now represents more than $20.8 billion* in assets under management.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · January 6, 2026
Hightower Advisors Names Randy Bullard Head of Investment Management
Hightower Advisors, a leading national wealth management firm, today announced that Randy Bullard will join as the Head of Investment Management. In his newly created role, Bullard will lead the development of Hightower’s first centralized investment management platform. Most recently, Bullard served as the Global Head of Wealth at State Street.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · September 2, 2025
Hightower Names Scott Hadley as New Chief Advisory Officer
Hightower Advisors, a national wealth management firm, announced today the appointment of Scott Hadley in the newly created role of Chief Advisory Officer. Hadley will be responsible for how Hightower engages and supports its growing advisor community. This move reflects Hightower’s continued investment in growth and advisor support.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · July 15, 2025
Hightower Advisors Announces Larry Restieri as Chief Executive Officer
Hightower Advisors, a leading wealth management firm that provides investment, financial, and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations, and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations, today announced that Larry Restieri will become its next Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective in spring 2025. Restieri will succeed Bob Oros, who has served as Hightower’s CEO since 2019. Oros will remain a member of the Board, ensuring strategic continuity and a seamless transition for the firm’s growing client base.
By Hightower Advisors · Via Business Wire · February 11, 2025