Trust Company of America, which provides RIAs with technology and consultative services as well as back-office support, has hired James Capps as its new chief technology officer.

Trust Company of America, which provides RIAs with technology and consultative services as well as back-office support, has hired James Capps as its new chief technology officer.

Family Wealth Report has contacted the firm to ascertain whether the role is newly-created or if Capps replaces anyone.

He joins from Comcast, where he was most recently vice president of software and platform engineering. He is also involved with House of Genius, an organization focused on the entrepreneurial community.

In his new role at TCA, Capps is responsible for the “technical vision” and development of the firm's network architecture and technology platform, including the RIA platform Liberty.