Cetera strengthens recruiting for banks and credit unions
Connie Gregory named SVP head of broker-dealer business development
EL SEGUNDO, CA (January 16, 2020) — Cetera has named Connie Gregory its new SVP, Head of Broker-Dealer Business Development. Serving Cetera Investment Services, Cetera’s financial institutions firm, Gregory will oversee national recruiting efforts for banks and credit unions and business development for Cetera’s community institutions directors.
With over 35 years of experience in financial services, Gregory has vast experience recruiting new bank and credit union programs and advisors; managing client relationships; and marketing of insurance and brokerage solutions in the industry. Her work will focus on continuing to attract financial firms whose teams share in Cetera’s vision of delivering an Advice-Centric Experience®, high-caliber, planning-based advice for clients nationwide.
“Connie’s extensive industry and banking knowledge coupled with her proven track record of success in recruiting make a powerful addition to our team,” said LeAnn Rummel, President and CEO of Cetera Investment Services. “Her leadership style aligns with Cetera’s belief in supporting growth through cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to pursue more.”
“Cetera is adopting new technologies and supporting institutions at unprecedented levels,” Gregory added. “I’m thrilled to join the team at Cetera and extend our offering to program managers and those looking to add and innovate with a leading investment service offering at their bank or credit union.”
Gregory received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nebraska. She holds her FINRA Series 7, 6, 63, 65 and Life, Health and Annuity Insurance licenses.
Cetera Investment Services currently provides wealth management and investment program solutions to over 450 financial institutions nationwide. Cetera Investment Services plans to continue evolving its self-clearing platform, investment offering, wealth management solutions and premier support dedicated to the institutions’ space.
Connie Gregory.
About Cetera Financial Group
Cetera Financial Group, which is owned by Cetera Holdings (collectively, Cetera), is the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions optimize their control and value creation. Breaking away from a commoditized and homogenous IBD model, Cetera offers financial professionals and institutions the latest solutions, support, and services to grow, scale, or transition with a merger, sale, investment, or succession plan. Cetera proudly serves independent financial advisors, tax professionals, licensed administrators, large enterprises, as well as institutions, such as banks and credit unions, providing an established and repeatable blueprint for scalable growth.
Home to more than 12,000 financial professionals and their teams, Cetera oversees more than $475 billion in assets under administration and $190 billion in assets under management, as of December 20, 2023. In a recent advisor satisfaction survey of more than 21,000 reviews, Cetera's Voice of Customer (VoC) program vigorously measures advisor experience and satisfaction 24/7. Currently, it's ranked 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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“Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms are FINRA/SIPC members. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
