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Why Financial Engines undid its IPO, and what it says about the succession-phobia still paralyzing the RIA business

DeVoe & Co.'s annual event in San Francisco featured RIA-merger rock stars-- Mercer, CAPTRUST and Financial Engines -- whose comments revealed not a note of gloat

Author Brooke Southall July 2, 2018 at 2:47 AM
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Anton Kuzmanov: Private equity understands us.

Larry

Larry

July 3, 2018 — 12:48 AM
Who on the 2018 agenda showed up to gloat?
Craig

Craig

July 3, 2018 — 12:49 AM
Not your best, was expecting a better showing/coverage around this given the heated oven PE backdrop and happenings YTD

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Pershing restores Ben Harrison as sole heir to Mark Tibergien -- for now -- but solo tenure may be temporary, with other top talent in the wings

Co-Head Maura Creekmore's departure leaves Harrison at the top by default, but the company is mum on future hiring and how much RIA autonomy gets sacrificed in name of 'convergence.'

January 19, 2023 at 3:31 AM

Behind the scenes, Ben Harrison's rise to replace Mark Tibergien at Pershing was more shock and awe than a symphonic succession

Harrison's appointment was baked in the cake -- or not -- and Tibergien departed with Swiss-watch precision in Moss Adams-style--or not.

March 13, 2020 at 7:22 AM

Mark Tibergien sets up Ben Harrison to challenge Schwabitrade with a $150 million cut to Pershing's minimum and millions more to develop Veo-busting technology

The CEO suite hand-off in Jersey City pulls a trigger on a plan to bypass Fidelity's and eventually Schwab's custody units by luring disaffected RIAs.

March 11, 2020 at 7:58 AM

The great Mark Tibergien is set to step down from CEO of Pershing Advisor Services to make way for heir apparent Ben Harrison

The RIA custody chief is a tireless and personable leader, consultant and guru who leaves BNY Mellon's RIA custody unit as its mission radically shifts

March 4, 2020 at 4:16 AM

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Top Executive: Mark Tibergien



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