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Elliot Weissbluth's second in command walks from HighTower to an ivory tower of 'pari passu' ownership with an 'impeccable' reputation

Michael LaMena trades in a $50-billion-AUA roll-up for $5-billion-AUM roll-up after headhunter lays out case of bright, de-Balkanized Bronfman Rothschild future

Author Brooke Southall August 7, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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Michael LaMena: This represents a terrific opportunity for me to join a firm with significant growth goals and an impeccable reputation.

Jeff Spears

Jeff Spears

August 7, 2017 — 10:13 PM
It is NOT as easy as it looks on paper. My belief is the winners will offer a new approach to the existing independent RIA model that will attract new wealth instead of wealth from names we all know. Stay tuned...

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