Retirement Industry People Moves

Marathon Asset Management adds Boyle as managing director; Fiduciary Trust announces Queler as head of wealth management; and more.







Marathon Asset Management Adds Managing Director

Scott Boyle

Marathon Asset Management LP. announced that Scott Boyle has joined the firm as managing director and global co-head of consultant relations.

Boyle will be dedicated to providing client services and solutions. Boyle has more than 25 years of institutional investment experience. Prior to joining Marathon, he was senior vice president and managing director of North America institutional consultant relations at AllianceBernstein.

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“Scott’s background and knowledge in private and public credit, and deep relationships with institutional investment consultants are a welcome addition to our team as we continue to expand our capabilities and customized solutions for our institutional clients,” said Jason Friedman, partner and global head of business development, in a statement. “Our core focus is to generate alpha for our clients across the credit spectrum, and adding Scott to our team further demonstrates Marathon’s commitment to reinforcing our position as a leading credit manager.”

Fiduciary Trust Names Sidney Queler Head of Wealth Management

Sidney Queler

Fiduciary Trust Co. International announced that Sidney Queler has recently joined the firm as head of wealth management.

Queler is responsible for the strategic direction of Fiduciary’s client service and new business development activities. He also leads the recruitment and development of its professionals.

He brings more than 30 years of wealth management experience to Fiduciary, previously serving as the chief growth officer for CIBC Private Wealth Management and national director of business development at CIBC-Atlantic Trust.

“I am excited to join the team at Fiduciary, a firm that exemplifies the best practices in wealth management,” said Queler in a statement. “I look forward to further enhancing the firm’s distinctive client service experience, including developing and growing its team of talented wealth management professionals.”

Jackson Names Raub Chief Risk Officer

Christopher Raub

Jackson Financial Inc. announced that Christopher Raub has been appointed chief risk officer, effective immediately.

Raub will oversee all enterprise risk management, including financial and operational risks. As a member of Jackson’s executive committee, he will also provide strategic counsel to the CEO, executive leadership and the board of directors.

“Chris is a talented leader who brings a depth and breadth of insurance industry experience to his new role,” said Jackson CEO Laura Prieskorn in a statement. “His knowledge of Jackson’s general account investment strategy, the asset liability management function, and financial and operational risks is extensive and will enable him to effectively oversee and lead an important function of the company.”

Savvy Wealth Welcomes Boden as Principal Wealth Manager

Brent Boden

Savvy Wealth Inc., a digital-first platform designed for financial advisers to modernize human financial advice, announced that Brent Boden has joined the firm as a principal wealth manager.

He will leverage Savvy’s technology and marketing automation to streamline operations, enhance the client experience and scale his practice. He brings more than $40 million in assets under management to Savvy. 

“Savvy Wealth is pioneering the future of wealth management and I am thrilled to be part of the movement,” said Boden in a statement. “I am passionate about setting medical professionals up for success by helping them navigate the financial complexities of residency budgeting, loan repayment and managing income after years of intense schooling. Savvy’s technology arms me with everything I need to keep the process straightforward and painless.”

Voya Hires Evers to Support Regional Wealth Solutions Sales Team

Stephen Evers

Voya Financial has hired Stephen Evers as a regional vice president for the company’s wealth solutions sales team, covering emerging markets in the Central Southeast U.S. region.

Evers is responsible for generating new retirement plan business and building key distribution relationships within North Florida and Southeast Georgia. He will be working in all channels, including with wirehouses, banks, independents and third-party administrators. 

“I’ve been in the retirement plan industry for more than 15 years, and Voya is one of the few companies that has proven to truly be a leader in the space,” Evers said in a statement.

Before joining Voya, Evers held various roles supporting retirement services, including most recently serving as a consultant at Ascensus Consulting.

Ameritas Announces Newly Elected Officers

Bill Lester, president and CEO of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., announced the following officer elections. 

  • Tammy Barrywas promoted to vice president, group sales and marketing;
  • Liz Ring Carlson was promoted to vice president, content development, marketing; 
  • Jessie Goodwin was elected the new vice president, investments, individual fixed income, effective 19;
  • Tabatha Riegler was promoted to vice president, sales and marketing; and
  • Mike Wells was promoted to vice president, information technology.

House Committee Unanimously Approves Bill Requiring SEC to Study Size Cutoff for Advisory Firms

The Small Entity Update Act requires the SEC to revisit the ‘small entity’ definition of advisory firms every five years.


A bill known as The Small Entity Update Act was approved by the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services by a unanimous vote of 42 to 0 on Wednesday. The proposal requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to periodically reconsider which financial advisory firms are too small to be included in its regulatory umbrella. It was reported to the House of Representatives, although no timetable has been set to consider or vote on it.

The bill, initially sponsored by Representative Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, would require the SEC to study the definition of “small entity,” currently set at advisers with less than $25 million in assets under management, for the purposes of securities laws. The SEC would need to issue a report of its findings and issue new rules based on those findings. The SEC would also need to study the definition of “small entity” every five years thereafter.

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Small entities are prohibited from registering with the SEC and must register instead in their respective states. The text of the bill notes that a review would take into account “the amount by which financial markets in the United States have grown since the last time the Commission amended the definition of the term ‘small entity.’” During a markup hearing held on Wednesday by the committee, Wagner said it would help small businesses and reduce regulatory burdens on small advisers.

Representative Sean Casten, D-Illinois, proposed adding a provision to the bill that would tie any future definition to an inflation index so that the definition does not become “stale” over time. Wagner said this proposal was a “common sense addition” and should be a part of the SEC study. She said she would work with Casten to add this language at a later point.

The Investment Adviser Association endorsed the bill in an emailed statement. The adviser lobbying group wrote in a response that, “The IAA believes it is critically important that the SEC meaningfully consider the unique challenges of smaller advisory firms and the cumulative impact of policy decisions on their businesses and their ability to serve the investing public.”

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