Four Advisors with more than $360 Million AUM Join Equitable Advisors
Advisors join from Ameriprise, Edward Jones, Merrill and PNC Investments
August 15, 2023
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New York - August 15, 2023 – Equitable Advisors recently hired four experienced financial advisors with more than $360 million combined AUM. The advisors joined from Ameriprise, Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch and PNC Investments.
Ryan M. Shea, CFP®, joined Equitable Advisors’ Atlantic Liberty branch from Merrill Lynch where he oversaw $137 million in client assets. He brings 10 years of industry experience.
“The freedom to run my own business coupled with the robust capabilities and user-friendly infrastructure drew me to Equitable Advisors,” said Shea. “This supported independence approach allows me to take my business to the next level and enhance the services I provide my clients.”
Seong T. (Sean) Hahn joined Equitable Advisors’ Greater New York branch from PNC Investments where he managed $109 million in client assets. He brings 30 years of experience.
“I had received offers from a few different firms, but Equitable Advisors was an obvious standout for its commitment to both advisors and the clients’ best interest,” said Hahn. “I am already enjoying the greater peace of mind for myself. And my clients are already enjoying the enhanced level of products and services.”
Ejiro “EJ” Okuma joined Equitable Advisors’ Georgia Alabama branch from Edward Jones where he managed $70 million in client assets. He brings 13 years of experience. “Equitable Advisors gives me the ability to begin growing my own brand in the marketplace without sacrificing the support necessary for continual growth and consistent client satisfaction,” said Okuma.
Matthew I. Kooperman joined Equitable Advisors’ Illinois branch from Ameriprise Financial where he managed $45 million in client assets. He brings 11 years of experience.
“As we grow our wealth management business, we’re focused on recruiting top-tier experienced advisors who share our commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals,” said John Lefferts, Head of Business Development at Equitable Advisors. “We are proud to welcome these advisors who exemplify the high caliber of talent we continue to attract.”
Equitable Advisors is part of the wealth management segment of Equitable and offers generations of experience and a commitment to helping improve financial lives.
Equitable’s wealth management segment has $80.4 billion in assets under administration1 and approximately 4,100 financial professionals across the country.
About Equitable
Equitable, a principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH), has been one of America’s leading financial services providers since 1859. With the mission to help clients secure their financial well-being, Equitable provides advice, protection and retirement strategies to individuals, families and small businesses. Equitable has more than 8,000 employees and Equitable Advisors financial professionals and serves 2.8 million clients across the country. Please visit equitable.com for more information. Reference to the 1859 founding applies specifically and exclusively to Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (Equitable Financial) (NY, NY).
1 As of June 30,2023. Equitable Holdings Second Quarter 2023 Results.
“Advisor” is used as a general term to describe insurance/annuity and investment sales and advisory professionals who may hold varied licensing as insurance agents, registered representatives of broker-dealers, and investment advisory representatives (IAR) of registered investment advisors, respectively. Duly registered and licensed Financial Professionals offer securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI & TN), offer investment advisory products and services through Equitable Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor, and offer annuity and insurance products through Equitable Network, LLC (Equitable Network Insurance Agency of California, LLC; Equitable Network Insurance Agency of Utah, LLC; Equitable Network of Puerto Rico, Inc. Equitable Advisors Financial Professionals do not directly manage clients’ assets.
