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Hightower

CHICAGO, IL
CRD: 145323
In PWD coverage since August 14, 2026 · 6 stories
$199BRegulatory AUMSEC Form ADV · Aug 15
1,983EmployeesForm ADV
1Deals on our tracker
+2Talent net · 12 months3 in · 1 out
Talent flow · 12 monthsOn the wire →
Net +2 · 3 arrivals · 1 departures
Kevin McGarry
Aug 16 · team liftout
Arrivals
Kevin McGarry
Aug 16 · from Valley Financial Group
Kevin McGarry
Aug 14 · from Valley Financial Group
Michelle Sovcik
Aug 14 · from Charles Schwab
Departures
Michelle Sovcik
Aug 14 · to Raymond James
Deal recordFull tracker →
Aug 13, 26Deal closedHightower Signature Wealth · Valley Financial Group · $275 — coverage
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