The trio used to work at the private client group of Wells Fargo.

First Republic Bank has appointed a trio of former Wells Fargo wealth managers: Vincent Lovoy, Adam MacDonald, and Todd Halbrook.

Lovoy, MacDonald and Halbrook were each named managing director and wealth manager, and will work in the bank’s office at MacArthur Boulevard in Newport Beach. They will provide investment management, retirement planning and other wealth management services to individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits and foundations.

Lovoy has more than 30 years of experience creating customized wealth planning strategies for high net worth individuals, families and businesses. Before joining First Republic, Lovoy was MD in the private client group at Wells Fargo Advisors. Before that, he worked for 15 years at Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley Wealth Management). Earlier in his career, he worked at Kidder, Peabody & Co. and Crowell, Weedon & Co.

MacDonald has more than 11 years of financial services experience. Prior to his latest job, he was senior vice president in the Wells Fargo private client group. Halbrook has 20 years of industry experience, and was also previously at the private client group of Wells Fargo.. Earlier in his career, he worked for 12 years at Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.