The latest executive moves, appointments and personnel changes in North American wealth management.

RBC Wealth Management – US
RBC Wealth Management – US has added Joshua Wright (pictured â€“ left) to its New England Complex where he will serve as a financial advisor, senior vice president-investments and lead the Bedford and Peterborough branches in New Hampshire. Wright was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors where he was a branch manager overseeing approximately $200 million in client assets.

“He is a thoughtful leader, a trusted financial advisor, and a natural mentor. He is exactly the kind of person our clients and team will benefit from every day,” said New England Complex director Brendan Krebs.

A 25-year veteran of the financial services industry, Wright has experienced stock market turbulence, economic fluctuations, and meaningful life milestones that define client priorities. He plans for long-term success, while staying flexible to address unexpected needs.

“My goal is always to help clients move forward whether they’re in the early stages of building wealth or facing complex retirement or estate-planning decisions later in life,” said Wright.

Active in his community, Wright is involved with several organizations of impact. He is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross.

Joining RBC with Wright from Wells Fargo Advisors is Mary Cronin (pictured – right), a 36-year financial services veteran who will serve as senior registered client associate. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2013, Cronin spent more than 20 years supporting financial advisors at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms. She holds Series 7, 63 and 65 securities registrations, along with New Hampshire life and health insurance licenses.

Janney Montgomery Scott
Janney Montgomery Scott has named Frank van Etten as senior vice president and chief strategic initiatives officer. He will report directly to Janney CEO Tony Miller and join the firm’s executive leadership team.

In this newly-created role, van Etten will help ensure that the firm’s highest-priority strategic initiatives remain focused, properly resourced, and positioned to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients, advisors, and employees while advancing the firm’s long-term success.

Previously, he served as partner and head of financial services at AlixPartners. Van Etten has also held senior leadership positions at Nuveen, UBS, and Voya Financial where he led large-scale business transformation, investment, operational, and organizational initiatives across global financial institutions.

“Janney is a growth-focused firm with a strong client and advisor-first culture, along with the scale, resources, and capabilities to compete in today’s rapidly changing wealth management marketplace. We are investing significantly in our platform, technology, and capabilities with a focus on the needs of our clients and advisors,” said Tony Miller, Janney CEO. “Frank’s leadership and experience will help us build on our momentum and strengthen our ability to move quickly, execute effectively, and achieve our long-term goals.”

Brown Brothers Harriman
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), a global financial services firm, has appointed Darrell Holley as a managing director in its Corporate Advisory and Banking business. Based in Texas, Holley will advise private companies and their owners across the energy and commodities sectors, expanding BBH’s presence in one of its most important strategic markets.

Holley has more than three decades of experience advising companies and entrepreneurs on growth, capital structure, strategic opportunities, and long-term value creation. Throughout his career, he has built trusted relationships across the energy industry and has served as a strategic advisor to management teams, family-owned businesses, and private business owners navigating growth, transition, and succession.

“Texas remains a strategic priority for BBH, and Darrell’s experience, judgment, and relationships make him an outstanding addition to our team,” said Lewis Hart, partner and head of Corporate Advisory and Banking. “His deep understanding of the energy sector and commitment to serving private business owners align closely with our approach.”