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We had the pleasure of welcoming corporate new hires to our Chicago office for their onboarding. It was an exciting day filled with introductions, learning, and a new hire celebration in the late afternoon. Our new team members had the opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues across various departments, fostering a sense of community and collaboration from day one. Joined on the far left by Chief Operating Officer Michael DiBiasio, the new hires (starting from the second left) are: • Javier De La Torre – Accounting & Finance • Alex Guarraci – Accounting & Finance • Catherine O'Regan - Accounting & Finance • Samara Williams – Accounting & Finance • Simon Hay – Investment Solutions • Ali Farhat – Accounting & Finance • Szymon Makowski – Real Estate (not pictured) We are thrilled to have such talented individuals join our team and look forward to the valuable contributions they will bring to Hightower Advisors.
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose commitment to equality and justice continues to inspire us. His vision for a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect still resonates today. As we reflect on his contributions, let’s remember the importance of fostering inclusivity and actively working to create positive change in our communities.
Our Philanthropy Committee has been hard at work in 2024, organizing fundraisers and volunteer events that support various organizations and make an impact in our communities. Giving back is a core part of Hightower's values, and we are proud to share some of the highlights: • Feeding America: Hightower advisors and corporate employees raised $102,150, which provided approximately 1 million meals to those in need, helping to combat food insecurity and providing essential support for families across the country. • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana: Chicago corporate employees prepared and served more than 100 meals to families at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, which provides free housing for families with hospitalized children. • Back 2 School America: Chicago corporate employees assembled 125 back-to-school kits for Chicago children in need, donating them to partnered schools to help ensure students had the necessary supplies for the school year. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue our philanthropic efforts and hope to make an even bigger impact in the coming year!
May this new year bring prosperity, growth, and new opportunities. Here’s to making 2025 our best year yet!
What a night to remember! Last Thursday, Hightower corporate employees gathered at Lincoln Hall in Chicago for our annual holiday party. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our achievements and enjoy each other's company! Everyone enjoyed delicious food and drinks, live music, and plenty of laughs from a local comedian. Hightower CEO Bob Oros even took the stage to present winners of the Well-thie Awards with their prizes. Thank you to everyone who made this event so special. Here's to a successful year and many more celebrations to come!
Hightower Advisors is thrilled to welcome Denver-based financial planning and wealth management practice Dechtman Wealth Management to the Hightower family. Led by founder Jordan Dechtman and his two sons, Sam and Adam, the team of eight is known for its client-first approach and comprehensive, tailored financial planning. With $800 million in AUM, Dechtman Wealth Management provides personalized financial guidance, retirement income planning, tax and estate planning, and Social Security analysis to clients.
Hightower offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. We will also be closing early at noon CT on Friday, November 29th. We wish you all a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
The Hightower Growth team recently welcomed four new professionals to its marketing and M&A teams with a gathering in Chicago. Hightower works to foster a culture of collaboration and mutual support—what we call “The Hightower Way.” Here’s to new beginnings and our continued success. Please join us in welcoming our newest colleagues to Hightower! hashtag
Today and every day, we’re deeply proud to recognize the countless veterans who have made sacrifices for our country—including the 14 veterans who work among us at Hightower. We’re grateful for the invaluable contributions our veterans have made to our country and the strengths they bring to Hightower. Their leadership, courage and commitment to service are inspiring. Join us in expressing our gratitude by leaving a message of thanks in the comments. Together, let’s recognize and celebrate the remarkable individuals who’ve served our nation.
As we conclude another fantastic year of Hightower corporate conferences, we want to take a moment to reflect on the elements that made each event a success. We would not have been able to put on such enjoyable and insightful events without the presence of our advisors, sponsors, and speakers who attended one or more of our many in-person conferences. Let us know in the comments which event you enjoyed the most. Can’t wait to see you all at more Hightower events in 2025!
