InvestorCOM, IRALOGIX Create Rollover Experience
InvestorCOM and IRALOGIX announced a new partnership that will combines platforms from both firms to create one user experience.
The partnership will pair InvestorCOM’s Rollover Platform with IRALOGIX’s IRA platform, allowing for rollover recommendation through IRA account opening and ongoing management.
Both firms observed that while over $1 trillion in retirement assets are rolled over each year, with $3.1 trillion still held with former employers, most assets end up abandoned. This presents further challenges for advisory professionals.
InvestorCOM and IRALOGIX believe the new technology will help advisors track rollovers and provide necessary regulatory documentation. The solution follows the client’s complete financial portfolio, from held-away accounts to IRA opening and ongoing portfolio management.
“InvestorCOM was built on a proudly simple idea: compliance is a strategic growth enabler,” said David Reeve, CEO and founder, InvestorCOM. “When you give financial professionals intuitive technology that satisfies their regulatory obligations and opens the door to deeper client relationships, everyone wins. Partnering with IRALOGIX extends that principle across the full retirement lifecycle. An advisor can now guide a client from a compliant rollover through to a fully managed IRA that doesn’t just meet a regulatory standard, it creates the conditions for real growth.”
“The process of moving accounts and assets from a 401(k) recordkeeper to an IRA has been a paper-based, manual process for too long, with recommendation engines on one side, and IRA administration on the other, and the investor caught in between,” said Peter J. de Silva, CEO at IRALOGIX. “Together with InvestorCOM, we’re closing that gap, creating a fully digital, seamless way for accounts and assets to move. Financial professionals can now deliver on the promise of truly holistic advice and demonstrate to regulators that every dollar of a client’s retirement savings is being actively cared for.”
Schwab Brings in Biz Dev Managing Director
George A. Castineiras has been named managing director of Business Development & Growth Partnerships at Schwab Workplace Services.
He leads the firm’s Retirement Plan Services sales, Stock Plan Services sales, Consultant Relations and Sales support teams and is responsible for driving growth across the businesses. Castineiras has joined the Workplace Services Leadership Team reporting to Adele Taylor, head of Workplace Services. He started on May 5 and is based in Richfield, OH.
“George brings a multi-decade career in the retirement and workplace solutions industries, with a track record of building and scaling market-leading businesses,” said Taylor. “We have an incredible opportunity at Schwab to meet market demand for an integrated workplace offering that brings multiple retirement and equity solutions alongside a financial wellness offering to participants, and George will play a central role in realizing that growth. His hire, alongside the recent appointment of Maggie Younis as Head of Consultant Relations, underscores our commitment to building partnerships with the consultant community, who are designing the retirement and equity programs that millions of American workers rely on to build wealth.”
Castineiras brings extensive experience in retirement and workplace solutions. He previously held senior leadership roles at Prudential Financial, where he led the firm’s Retirement Sales team and its Total Retirement Solutions business, overseeing more than $180 billion in assets and more than doubling annual sales.
He also built a stable value platform to $50 billion in assets and launched one of the first in-plan retirement income solutions in the U.S. He most recently founded the American Retirement Company (ARC), focused on expanding retirement liquidity solutions for American workers.
Du Lac Wealth Services Joins Osaic
Du Lac Wealth Services has joined Osaic, a wealth management provider. The Cary, North Carolina-based advisory team transitioned from LPL Financial and brings approximately $200 million in client assets.
Du Lac Wealth is led by Managing Director James Mertens, CFA, a 20-year industry veteran, alongside Wealth Advisors Garrett Railsback, CFP and Kerry Goodman, AIF, and Client Experience Manager Jaunt’e Smith.
“Osaic is a great match for our service first culture and how we grow our practice,” said Mertens. “Osaic provides key resources to level the M&A playing field while upgrading our day-to-day client experience.”
A key component of Du Lac Wealth’s strategy is its acquisition approach, which highlights tax-aware portfolio transitions and continuity for clients of retiring advisors. The team prioritizes preserving client relationships and minimizing disruption to ensure a seamless experience.
Du Lac Wealth is the latest firm to join Osaic, which in recent months has included C&N Wealth Management, The Finance Couple and Gardner Wallace Financial.
Morgan Lewis Names Chicago Partner
Morgan Lewis is welcoming Sarah Engle as a partner in Chicago. Joining from McDermott Will & Schulte, Engle returns to Morgan Lewis, where she previously practiced for six years.
“Clients face a complex and evolving regulatory environment when structuring and maintaining employee benefit plans, particularly in connection with corporate transactions,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. “Sarah’s experience across plan design, compliance, and transactional matters strengthens our ability to deliver practical, integrated advice to clients across industries.”
Engle focuses her practice on counseling clients on employee benefit matters involving their tax-qualified retirement plans, health and welfare arrangements, and executive compensation plans. She helps clients navigate the issues that arise in the day-to-day administration of those plans, including those related to plan design, drafting, and operation as well as compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, ERISA, and other state and federal laws governing employee benefit plans.
Engle also advises plan sponsors and benefit plan committees on matters related to plan governance and oversight, fiduciary duty, and prohibited transactions, and has experience working with clients on employee benefits design, implementation, and transition matters arising in connection with corporate acquisitions and divestitures. She regularly assists clients with matters related to plan design changes, pension de-risking, and plan terminations. She also represents clients during investigations and audits by federal agencies.
“Sarah’s return reflects both the strength of our platform and the collaborative culture that continues to attract top talent,” said Craig Bitman, leader of the firm’s employee benefits and executive compensation practice. “Her experience advising on a broad spectrum of employee benefits issues, combined with her familiarity with our firm and clients, enhances our ability to support organizations navigating increasingly complex compensation and benefits considerations.”
City Square Joins Integrated Partners
Integrated Partners, a national financial planning and registered investment advisory (RIA) firm serving more than $25 billion in assets under advisement (AUA), announced that City Square Wealth Management has joined the firm’s advisor network. Based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, City Square brings approximately $850 million in client assets and a 15-person team, including six advisors and nine support professionals.
“City Square has built an impressive business rooted in trust, thoughtful planning and enduring client relationships,” said Andree Mohr, president of Integrated Partners. “Their team reflects the type of growth-minded, planning-first firm that thrives at Integrated. We are proud to welcome them and look forward to supporting their continued success.”
Through Integrated, City Square will gain access to the firm’s proprietary Integrated Advisor Dashboard, as well as the CPA Alliance, a nationwide network designed to foster collaboration between advisors and tax professionals.
“Joining Integrated allows us to remain true to who we are while gaining access to the scale, technology and strategic support needed for our next chapter,” said Kevin Connors, private wealth advisor and managing partner of City Square. “As our clients’ needs become more complex, Integrated gives us the resources to enhance our planning capabilities, support our team and deliver an even more connected experience for the families we serve.”
“Our team has always believed that strong planning starts with strong relationships,” added Kelly Hudak, private wealth advisor and managing partner of City Square. “Integrated shares that philosophy and understands the importance of preserving the culture, collaboration and client experience we have worked hard to build.”
Stillwater Capital Advisors Joins CAPTRUST
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors announced that Stillwater Capital Advisors, based in Devon, Pennsylvania, has joined the firm.
Stillwater provides investment management and wealth management services to individuals and small businesses, as well as endowments and foundations. The firm is led by co-founder, Doug Swope, supported by a team of five additional professionals and has $1.25 billion in assets. Stillwater expands CAPTRUST’s presence in Pennsylvania, adding a fifth office in the state.
“Joining CAPTRUST gives us access to a network of resources and technology which will free up more of our time to help our clients with their financial, family, and life goals. The firm’s client-first focus has been evident every step of the way and matches the Stillwater culture,” said Swope. “Stillwater Capital’s business has grown over the years in large part because we focus on doing what’s best for our clients, and that will continue with CAPTRUST.”
“What impressed us most about Stillwater was the caliber of their team and the intentional way they serve clients,” said Rick Shoff, managing director at CAPTRUST. “They have built a strong reputation through discipline, integrity, and long-term thinking. Their addition strengthens our private wealth presence in Pennsylvania, and we’re excited to support their continued growth as part of CAPTRUST.”
As with previous transactions, Stillwater will adopt the CAPTRUST brand. FP Transitions served as Stillwater’s advisor in the transaction.
“While market conditions continue to evolve, the long‑term outlook for M&A in our industry remains compelling,” said Mike Wunderli, CAPTRUST’s managing director of M&A. “Firms are increasingly seeking partners that can provide operational resources and strategic support around succession planning, growth, and rising regulatory complexity—and we believe thoughtful, values‑driven combinations will continue to define the next phase of growth.”
Blue Ridge Associates Names CFO and Controller
Blue Ridge Associates, a provider of administration and compliance solutions for employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged equity compensation and savings benefit plans, has appointed Bob Valvano as chief financial officer and Roxana Villanueva as controller.
In his role as CFO, Valvano will oversee the company’s financial strategy and operations, supporting Blue Ridge’s continued growth and long-term strategic objectives.
“I am excited to join the Blue Ridge team at such an important stage in the company’s growth journey,” said Valvano. “I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to strengthen the finance function, support continued expansion, and help advance strategic initiatives that position Blue Ridge for long-term success.”
Valvano brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and operational leadership. He has also led and advised on transactions totaling more than $10 billion in enterprise value.
Prior to joining Blue Ridge, Valvano served in senior advisory and operational leadership roles supporting growth-oriented and private equity-backed businesses. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions focused on corporate development and strategic growth initiatives.
Valvano holds a bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in finance from Drexel University.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bob to Blue Ridge,” said Mark Agustin, CEO of Blue Ridge Associates. “His extensive financial leadership experience, combined with his strategic mindset and track record of supporting growth, will be an incredible asset as we continue to expand our organization.”
Prime Capital Welcomes Financial Advisor
Prime Capital Financial has added Brendan Kenny to its Connecticut office.
Kenny is a Farmington-based financial advisor with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and families pursue retirement and financial planning goals.
“Brendan has spent his career fostering strong client relationships that are rooted in genuine attention and care,” said Glenn Spencer, chief executive officer of Prime Capital Financial. “That approach to planning with clients is exactly what we look for as we expand our service offerings in Connecticut.”
Kenny holds the certified financial planner certification and is Certified in Blockchain and Digital Assets (CBDA).
“I’ve always believed that the best financial planning is both rigorous and deeply personal. That’s the standard I hold myself to, and Prime Capital Financial is a firm built around the same conviction,” said Kenny.