The firm now looks after more than $78 billion of client funds as of the start of November. Recent weeks have been busy for this eight-year-old business.

Cresset has appointed Albert Leshinsky as managing director, head of corporate development. 

Leshinsky, who has almost two decades’ wealth management recruitment and corporate development experience, is based in New York.

Prior to his new role, Leshinsky worked as vice president senior MD, advisor recruiting at Clearstead, and before that, he was head of JP MA Advisor Recruiting for JP Morgan, according to his Linkedin profile. He also worked at First Republic Wealth Management and UBS.

“Albert’s integrity, insight, and deep industry experience will strengthen our ability to connect with teams who share our entrepreneurial mindset and client-first values,” Jessica Malkin, chief growth officer, said.

Cresset managed more than $78 billion in client money as of November 1.

This news service interviewed Eric Becker, co-founder, here, about his vision for the firm and his approach to business.

Eric Becker

Recent months have been busy for Cresset. In August, FWR's US correspondent examined the business's merger with Denver-b ased investment consultant Monticello Associates.