The firm has appointed a 19-year wealth management veteran to oversee growth in the Dallas region.

Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth has opened an office in Dallas as part of a strategic nationwide expansion. This is the first time Hawthorn has expanded into a market where PNC’s retail bank or wealth management franchise, which serves a different set of clients than Hawthorn, did not have a presence. 

It has appointed Patrick Doyle as senior relationship strategist in the market and a senior vice president, PNC Family Wealth said in a statement.

The firm said it has expanded in Dallas because of its demographics and the potential for partnerships with PNC corporate and institutional banking. Doyle, who has spent more than 38 years in the banking industry – including 19 in wealth management – will be responsible for the growth of the business in the Dallas area.

“Hawthorn has a national clientele, so it makes sense for us to have a physical presence in this key growth market,” said Nicole Perkins, Hawthorn managing executive. “In Patrick, we found an experienced professional who embodies all of Hawthorn’s ideals: a trusted advisor, a superb track record that includes operational excellence and the vision and commitment to help our clients achieve their goals.”

Hawthorn, a member of the PNC Financial Services Group, provides wealth management solutions to ultra-affluent families and individuals with investable assets of at least $20 million.