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We are delighted to restate our commitment to funding the tuition for a deserving candidate in Columbia University's 2023-2024 Wealth Management Advancing Diversity Fellowship program. Congratulations to Jenai Patrick on being selected as this year's fellow. Diversity is at the heart of innovation, and Hightower believes in empowering a broader spectrum of talent to shape the future of our industry. We are honored and proud to support Jenai in this next phase of her journey in wealth management.
Wrapping up another successful Pinnacle where many of our advisor business professionals were able to spend 2 days sharing ideas and learning how to leverage all that Hightower has to offer to accelerate growth, create efficiencies and delight clients. We also made sure to have some fun along the way! With a record-breaking turnout this year, we want to thank everyone who was able to participate. The countdown until next year’s Pinnacle starts now!
Today, Hightower celebrates the ongoing success of the Hightower Way. Exciting growth lies ahead this year as we prioritize our dedication to employees and clients. Cheers to the second annual Hightower Way Day!
We are seeing an easing in the labor market and are far from slowing down at a recessionary rate, according to Hightower Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager Stephanie Link. Watch Stephanie's CNBC segment on what today's "Goldilocks" job report tells us about the Fed's progress on fighting inflation.
We love seeing Derrick Robinson use the HighFlex program to enjoy the last few days of summer with his daughters in the office.
Our Head of Alternative Investments Robert Picard shares his take on private real estate in a roundtable discussion with Participant Capital & Evercore. Watch here:
Our hearts ache as we witness the immense damage and loss faced by those in Hawaii. While our advisors in Maui, along with their clients, are safe, we know that the road to recovery will be long. In the spirit of unity, we’ve extended our support by contributing to the Maui Food Bank. These times remind us that community is everything. If you’re looking for ways to help, organizations like the Hawaii Community Foundation , Maui United Way, Rotary District 5000, and Maui Humane Society are making a difference on the ground. Let’s continue to send our thoughts and support to the resilient people of Maui as they begin the journey of rebuilding.
As August kicks off with a big earnings week, our Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager Stephanie Link joined CNBC Squawk Box earlier this week to share her analysis of three companies: Starbucks, CVS & Qualcomm. Watch here for her take on what data points stood out and why she continues to keep her eye on fundamentals when informing her investment strategy.
Eyes on the prize! 13 of Hightower’s advisors have made AdvisorHub’s 2023 Advisors To Watch lists. The 2023 rankings honor advisors who exemplify professionalism, have a proven growth record and provide exceptional service to their clients and communities. Hightower advisors are committed to supporting clients in all aspects of their well-th – and their recognition across these Advisors To Watch lists reflects how this commitment is put into practice throughout our community, regardless of firm size or growth stage.
Private market investments have undergone a significant evolution over the last decade. For many advisors, this has resulted in a quest for greater access and education. For intel into opportunities that lie ahead, listen to The Allocate Podcast’s first episode with our very own Robert Picard, Managing Director and Head of Alternatives. Robert shares his take on private equity and venture capital, along with how Hightower's Investment Solutions Group is working with advisors interested in allocating to private markets.
