The definition of Anniversary is the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event. Congratulations to the Advisors and Assistants who are celebrating Western anniversaries in June. First Name Last Name Affiliation Date Years Michael Bernier 6/2/97 21 Jay...
National Financial has updated the Wealthscape UIT Trading System allowing you to enter Exchange or Roll Orders to the ticket as well as add additional funds. While the client will receive one confirmation on the purchase side of the transaction,...
“Smishing” is a cybercrime in which victims are contacted on their mobile phone via text messages or messaging apps by someone posing as a legitimate institution (i.e. credit card company, bank ) or someone they know to lure individuals into giving them their private...
Western is excited to announce the rolling out of WIS Connect. WIS Connect is our new service desk system that allows you to: Get complete transparency – identifies who your case is assigned to Look for status of requests that...
Western International has updated the Form ADV Part IIA as well as the definitions for ADV Part IIA & B. Please delete older, unused versions of the Form ADV Part IIA, and begin using the updated version immediately. ADV...
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Western International will be closed Monday, May 28, 2018. All Financial Markets – May 28, 2018; Markets Closed All money transfer and back office requests received on that day will be queued and...
Western International has updated the Client Disclosure Form for Alternative Products. This form has been updated since its original release in March of 2018, and replaces the DPP/REIT Disclosure Form. Please delete older, unused versions of the Client Disclosure Form...
National Financial Services (NFS) has begun processing account debits for capital calls three days prior to the fund deadline. Previously, capital call commitments were processed on the same day (or next day) the notification was received from the Fund. This...
WIS has recently updated the firm’s written supervisory procedures regarding customer documents. Specifically, we have added the following language to the existing section regarding account documentation: “Any changes to signed customer documents, including, but not limited to, account agreements, disclosure...
We are always striving to provide the highest level of service, so we encourage you to complete this year's satisfaction survey and let us know how we're doing. The survey will remain open until close of business on Monday, June 4th. Everyone...
Haymakers for Hope has a mission to knockout cancer the only way they know how, by literally fighting for a cure. They give everyday men and women the opportunity to fight back against this terrible disease by training for, and...
Western is proud to announce that Rinaldo Ritonga, Western’s Director of Technology and Cybersecurity, will be the guest speaker this Wednesday at the FS-ISAC Broker Dealer Council. FS-ISAC is the only Financial Industry forum for collaboration on critical security threats. Rinaldo is organizing the first local group...
We're very excited to announce our new video ad on Facebook. The new ad focuses on advisors located near Western's main office in Pasadena, CA. A new testimonial video ad is also coming soon. Stay tuned!
Peter has worked in the industry for over 30 years with firms including Wertheim Schroder and Prudential Securities. Peter manages multi-generational assets on behalf of clients on a non-discretionary basis, positioning portfolios on a total return strategy and seeking a balance...
Western representatives attend MCI Capital Investments Kickoff for The Mercer Crossing project, a $1 billion mixed-use development in Farmers Branch, Texas. Highlights of the event included photo opportunities with Kevin O’Leary and Rudy Giuliani. The project is designed with 93...
The Certification Regarding Beneficial Owner(s) and Controlling Person of Legal Entity Customers form (CDD Certification Form) has been added to the appropriate legal entity forms: Corporation, Limited liability company, General partnership and Limited partnerships. As a reminder there will be...
Manny says he couldn’t be any happier than being part of the Western International Securities team. Another one of our Los Angeles natives, Manny currently lives in the San Fernando Valley. Beginning as an intern at National Planning Corporation, Manny...
Individuals perpetrating fraud are getting smarter and becoming more systematic. Small offices and home offices are more susceptible than larger firms which have anti-intrusion programs. Not only are email systems being hacked into, but programs are being placed on computers...
As a reminder, outstanding debits in a client’s brokerage account are written off after 90 days to the broker of record*. Beginning the week of May 14, 2018 debits from the inactive custody fee charged to accounts in January by...
Let’s celebrate it by making sure our passwords are strong and secure. If you base your passwords on easily obtainable personal information, or have a go-to password you use for multiple accounts, it's time to do better. Please see our...
11:30 am - 1 pm Lunch and Learn with Hartman vREIT XXI, INC. For remote users, join meeting here Hartman is one of Dallas and Houston’s premier property management companies. We provide below market rates with above market amenities and...
Please join us for the following Lunch & Learn's scheduled for May 2018 Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 11:30 am – 1 pm with Hartman vREIT XXI, Inc. Thursday, May 17th, 2018 11:30 am – 1 pm with Moody National Companies Thursday, May...
Western is pleased to introduce one of our newest registered representatives, Victor Bell. He will be working from our 11755 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA location. Previously with Edward Jones, Victor has an impressive and varied background, including serving as...
The definition of Anniversary is the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event. Congratulations to the Advisors, Assistants and Team Members who are celebrating Western anniversaries in May. May 2018 Anniversaries First Name Last Name Affiliation Date Years Donald ...
Kevin BeardChief Growth Officer and Founding Partner |
Kevin is responsible for the firm’s overall growth and acquisition strategy and financial professional recruitment.
Kevin has more than 20 years of experience in the independent broker-dealer (IBD) industry. Before founding Atria, he led the Recruiting and Acquisition Strategy division for AIG Advisor Group, where he developed the firm’s advisor recruiting strategy and led the comprehensive planning process for all acquisitions. He also successfully led numerous IBD platform acquisitions and established an advisor recruiting team. Before his tenure at AIG Advisor Group, Kevin was a regional director with Rehmann and co-founded two companies: Innovative Advanced Resources, a specialized, high net worth investment distribution and business advisory firm serving financial advisors and asset managers, and Beard Management Inc., a wealth management consulting firm. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Arts in finance from Kent State University. He currently serves as Northeast Ohio Corporate Chair for the Arthritis Foundation and Secretary for the FSI Marketing Council. He is also a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Bank Insurance & Securities Association. |
Eugene Elias Jr.Chief Operating Officer and Founding Partner |
Eugene has more than 20 years of experience in wealth management, leading businesses, technology and operations. He has focused his entire career on deepening the relationship between advisors and technology, empowering them to become more efficient and equipping them with the tools they need to grow their practices.
In 2017, Eugene and two partners founded Atria Wealth Solutions to provide financial professionals with a next generation set of tools, services and capabilities that would not only enable them to prosper in today’s environment but provide them with a clear path to the future of wealth management. He began his career as a financial advisor — an experience that gives him a unique perspective on creating advisor-minded solutions. Before founding Atria, Eugene was responsible for Morgan Stanley’s client and advisor platforms, leading key initiatives that included the rollout of client-facing mobile applications and redesigning the firm’s advisor workstation and client website. He spent six years in Europe running Morgan Stanley’s international technology platform for its EMEA and Asian International Private Wealth Management businesses. Eugene also served as CIO of Zions Bancorporation’s newly created wealth management unit, Contango Capital Advisors, where he designed and implemented the unit’s operating platform. |
Doug KettererChief Executive Officer and Founding Partner |
Doug has over 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry. Before launching Atria in 2017, he spent most of his career at Morgan Stanley, where he successfully led the firm’s entire U.S. financial advisor and branch office network as the Head of Field Management and was responsible for its Private Wealth Management business, focusing on ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Doug also held multiple leadership positions within Morgan Stanley’s wealth management division, including oversight of the product and services organization and development of the strategy and client segmentation organization. Beyond his wealth management experience, he served as a key executive in Morgan Stanley’s asset management division and spent many years in investment banking. Doug earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from The University at Albany and an MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He serves on the Board of Directors of Atria Wealth Solutions, the board of the Financial Services Institute and is the president of a 9/11-related 501(c)(3) focused on providing scholarships to college students in financial need. |
Bill MorrisseyPresident |
With extensive experience and a successful track record of designing a value proposition that drives growth for financial professionals and wealth management firms, Bill is an authority in combining the best elements of highly effective growth and practice management strategies that optimize the culture and quality of the financial professional community.
A proven background in executive leadership at prominent independent, wirehouse and regional broker-dealers gives him unmatched insight into developing an environment that best positions the independent financial professional for success in every area of a financial practice. |
