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.MuiChip-deleteIcon:active{color:#fff;}.css-9iedg7{overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;white-space:nowrap;}February 11 would be great to hear some more contextBrooke SouthallFebruary 11 2025 — 10:30 PM There is some good context in Wade Spencer's just-added thoughts and what Restieri may do differently.Post a comment.css-a0y2e3{height:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-transition:height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 68);}.css-y8313w{margin:0;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:600;color:rgb(77 The Chicago roll-up gets a chief marketing officer who gets RIAs as it becomes part-Dynasty, part- Fiduciary Network in adopting a very 2019 deal structure for LourdMurray Bob Oros starts his CEO life at HighTower Advisors with a town hall meeting and clear authority The former Fidelity RIA chief now runs his formerly largest RIA client, from Chicago, and with Elliot Weissbluth as chairman, 'inorganic' asset and 'evangelist' A 20-year Merrill Lynch veteran got Sanctuary Wealth to $10 billion in AUA in 15 months with no outside capital and no time in bed: 'Nobody's slept since April' Jim Dickson also recruited HighTower talent, Amit Dogra, to bring the old HighTower brokerage model and execute it as HighTower veers toward buying RIAs As Bob Oros-led HighTower reboots, it bags an ex-Goldman RIA, hires two, makes a CMO imminent, and clarifies mission The new CEO will need to somehow weave together the debris of the first roll-up run and the new one to the satisfaction of RIAs and the hundreds of people already inside the HighTower umbrella California Copyright © 2009-2025 RIABiz Inc We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Oros created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Available by phone 24/7 (302) 645-9520 Copyright © 2025 Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium Days after announcing his impending departure as CEO of mega-RIA Hightower Advisors formerly the head of Goldman Sachs’ Ayco executive financial counseling business $156bn in assets under management and roughly $1.8tn in assets under advisement later the question on everyone’s minds is: Why The CEO of Chicago-headquartered Hightower Advisors has left the firm and is being replaced by a long-standing Goldman Sachs figure Our US correspondent analyzes what has happened and what's possibly next for this large wealth management organization Gain access to regular and exclusive research on the global wealth management sector along with the opportunity to attend industry events such as exclusive invites to Breakfast Briefings and Summits in the major wealth management centres and industry leading awards programmes Register Here Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Oros (nee Bilovecky) Loving father of Kathleen Oros (deceased) (Larry Williams) Robert Oros (deceased) and Judy Oros (deceased) Oros was a Veteran of The United States Navy and was also a member of American Legion Post 572 in Parma 2024 at 1:00pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 6700 Lansing Ave. Ohio 44105 where family will receive friends prior to mass from 12 Noon-1:00pm Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and grew assets under advisement to $1.8 trillion from $57 billion Chicago-based registered investment adviser Hightower Advisors LLC announced that Larry Restieri will become its next CEO and a member of its board of directors he oversaw more than 50 M&A transactions Never miss a story — sign up for PLANADVISER newsletters to keep up on the latest retirement plan adviser news Restieri was most recently CEO of workplace financial planning and private wealth advisory services company Ayco Restieri spent more than two decades at Goldman Sachs in a variety of leadership roles financial and retirement planning services to individuals as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations the planned succession signals Hightower’s entrance into its next phase of growth “I am honored and excited to join Hightower at this pivotal moment,” said Restieri the firm has built an incredible reputation as a leading partner for independent advisers providing them with the tools and resources needed to succeed I look forward to working with the talented Hightower team RIA Quarterly Period: Q4 2024 4 Reasons To Sell Simplified Issue Disability Income Insurance (SIDI) Simplified Issue Disability Income Insurance (SIDI): A Smarter Way to Sell and Protect registered investment advisors and wealth managers with comprehensive coverage of the products services and information they need to guide their clients in making critical wealth An Exclusive Opportunity in One of 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programs public experience and accelerators are all affected by the reductions according to a source with knowledge of the situation programs that are safe from the current — and widespread — reductions in force include FedRAMP fellowships and front office are untouched as well.  TTS Director Thomas Shedd previously said during remarks at a GSA town hall that OROS and IAE would be prioritized OROS and the three products in that office would continue “as required by law,” Shedd said “Cutting more staff might endanger basic system operations and cause IAE to have issues which could break all of federal contracting,” a source familiar with the GSA said.  The source familiar with the GSA told FedScoop that IAE has already seen the loss of several layers of leadership and a few major contracts IAE serves as a governmentwide initiative that the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service IAE is tasked with modernizing the “award experience” through facilitating the process in online systems that are used for doing business with the federal government and other contracting activities Shedd said during last month’s town hall that IAE would “continue to exist and remain under TTS for now.”  “We’ve been working to exit legacy contracts and double down on required modernization,” Shedd said “This team and program have seen rapid change but I am excited about where we will land.” The source with knowledge of the situation told FedScoop that the GSA called all affected divisions into an emergency meeting with human resources at noon Thursday Those unaffected were notified of the reduction in force later Federal News Network first reported that the RIF was happening Shedd told employees that the agency was moving to smaller teams to provide support to shared services and partner agencies The former Tesla engineer clarified that TTS programs would remain operational The new round of cuts follows comments Shedd made last month that TTS would face at least a 50% RIF in order to deliver technology in a “more focused and streamlined way.” He added that TTS would only pursue work that is required by statute and policy — supported by the Trump administration’s definition of “critical” — and prioritized by leadership at GSA.  The latest workforce reduction also follows the overnight shutdown last month of 18F an internal team of engineers and tech consultants that worked to develop open-source tools to improve digital services across the government Hightower Advisors has seen substantial growth from $57 billion AUA to more than $1.8 trillion in recent years, guided by CEO Bob Oros he will be stepping down in a planned succession The leader’s tenure included overseeing 50 M&A transactions including the addition of investment consultant and outsourced CIO firm NEPC which was responsible for the lion’s share of the jump in assets under advisement guiding Hightower through a period of transformational growth and we thank him for all of his contributions,” said Ganesh Rao managing director and head of financial technology and services at THL Partners Prior to taking the top job at Hightower Advisors in 2019 having climbed the executive ranks at Schwab He will remain as a board member at Hightower Advisors to ensure a smooth transition of leadership which will take effect in the spring of 2025 Taking up the baton as the new CEO is a leader with a quarter of a century at Goldman Sachs to draw on with various leadership roles in wealth and asset management Larry Restieri was most recently head of Goldman’s workplace financial planning and private wealth advisory business AYCO leading the team for more than seven years previously AYCO’s head of private wealth the firm has built an incredible reputation as a leading partner for independent advisors Before joining Goldman Sachs as a partner in 2000 Restieri held associate roles at Finn Dixon & Herling and prior to that Simpson Thacher & Bartlett “Larry is an exceptional leader who brings deep familiarity with the wealth management landscape and a strong commitment to serving advisors and their clients,” said Oros “I am incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made at Hightower over the past six years and I have full confidence that under Larry’s leadership I look forward to supporting him and the Hightower team as a board member and advisor.” Hightower Advisors CEO Bob Oros will step down from his role this spring with Goldman Sachs AYCO CEO Larry Restieri succeeding him the Chicago-based RIA acquirer announced Tuesday the change in leadership will be “effective in spring 2025,” and Oros will remain a member of the firm’s Board to help ensure a clean transition Oros said he looked forward to supporting Restieri “as a board member and advisor.” “Larry is an exceptional leader who brings deep familiarity with the wealth management landscape and a strong commitment to serving advisors and their clients,” Oros said Oros joined Hightower as CEO in early 2019 Hightower’s assets under advisement grew from $57 billion to $1.8 trillion That number includes last year’s majority stake in NEPC an institutional consulting firm and outsourced chief investment officer that brought institutional research and investment resources to Hightower advisors a Goldman Sachs subsidiary that specializes in workplace financial planning and private advisory services according to LinkedIn; Hightower said he’d worked in a “variety of leadership roles” focusing on wealth and asset management Related:MarketCounsel Exec Takes on Business Development Role at Binah providing them with the tools and resources needed to succeed,” Restieri said the lead director of the firm’s board of directors to the newly-created position of president Patrick Donachie is a senior reporter for WealthManagement.com litigation and M&A deals in financial services RIA Edge 100: Growing Rapidly but Responsibly What truly sets peak performing retirement plans apart Tech Stacks & Growth Strategies for Future-Ready Advisory Firms Ask the Experts: Grow Your Practice with Philanthropy: Comparing DAFs and Private Foundations See how advisors are combining active and passive strategies for optimal portfolio results Registered in England & Wales with number 01835199 He was a 1958 graduate of Hubbard High School Richard was a machinist for Commercial Intertech for 32 years He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and a former member of Hello Brothers He coached Little League baseball and midget football and was a Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan Richard loved spending time with his grandchildren and everyone knew him as the “Silver Fox.” Army and was a Nike Hercules Missile Radar Operator He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his family: his wife Riley Cooper and Kasey Cooper; and five great-grandchildren There will be a memorial service held 7 p.m Richard will be laid to rest in Hubbard Union Cemetery Contributions may be made in his memory to Wounded Warriors KS 66675-8516; Tunnel To Towers Foundation Family and friends are invited to visit www stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences Copyright © 2025 Eastern Ohio Newspapers, Inc. | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Mega-RIA Hightower Advisors revealed on Tuesday afternoon that Bob Oros will step down as its chief executive this spring Restieri will take a seat on Hightower’s board of directors Oros will retain his seat on Hightower’s board Ohio to the late Albert and Martha Stevenson Oros He could repair anything and could take apart anything and put it back together Martha (Wayne) Wilson of Bloomingburg and Mark Oros of Cleveland; his granddaughter Robert was preceded in death by his brothers cremation has taken place and burial will be held at Washington Cemetery at the convenience of the family Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.summersfuneralhome.com May 2 – These 9 New Horror Movies Released Today ‘Hot Ted’ – Killer Teen Comedy to Star Ariana Greenblatt ‘Omukade’ Trailer – Thai Monster Movie Unleashes an Insane Giant Centipede Nightmare ‘Bring Her Back’ Directors Preview “Harrowing ‘Rosario’ Exclusive Clip Finds Terror Under the Bed; Now Playing in Theaters Netflix Renews Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Series ‘The Eternaut’ for Season 2 ‘Revival’ Trailer Brings the Dead Back to Life in SYFY Comic Book Adaptation Series Check Into Shudder’s ‘Hell Motel’ from the Creators of ‘Slasher’ [Trailer] Matthew Lillard in Talks to Join Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ TV Series True Crime Book ‘American Predator’ TV Series in the Works from ‘Queen of the South’ Showrunner ‘Rosario’ Review – Family Curse Horror Story Gets Caught in Familiar Possession Trappings ‘The Horror at Highrook’ Nails the Cosmic Horror Blendo Games’ Immersive Sim ‘Skin Deep’ Is Hilarious and Exhilarating [Review] ‘Until Dawn’ Review – Kitchen Sink 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underway, bringing a densely packed slate of exciting new genre premieres. That includes eerie Midnighter The Home, based on the novel by horror author Mats Strandberg (The Conference) Watch our exclusive festival teaser below ahead of the film’s premiere this Monday, March 10 which gives very little away in terms of plot but emphasizes an unsettling atmosphere and scares The fest’s official synopsis: “Many years after leaving the small town behind a home for the elderly struggling with dementia Monika’s health takes a turn for the worse soon after her arrival She experiences terrifying visions of her late husband Joel begins to believe that something malevolent and supernatural has taken control of his mother But with his own history of substance abuse and mental instability Joel must confront the demons of his own past dredged up by his return to the home where he grew up.” Director Mattias J Skoglund adapts Mats Strandberg’s novel Strandberg is a prolific horror writer from Sweden whose books have been published in over 30 countries. The novel’s description might give a clearer idea on what to expect in terms of horror: “The Home is not quite a ghost story friendship and the greatest horror of all; losing control of yourself.” The Home will also have additional fest screenings on March 12 and March 15 after its premiere Stay tuned for additional details on The Home and our festival coverage ‘Drop’ Review – Christopher Landon’s Stylized Thriller Pays Tribute to Suspense Greats Overlook Film Festival 2025 Adds New Films and Events Including ’13 Ghosts’ in Illusion-O Christopher Landon’s ‘Drop’ Built Fully Functioning Restaurant for Immersive Thriller [Interview] the Thai monster movie Omukade is in post-production now and Bloody Disgusting is exclusively debuting the wild trailer for the Yokai nightmare Pakphum Wongjinda and Chalit Krileadmongkon directed Omukade which hasn’t yet been acquired for U.S Watch the trailer below and stay tuned for more This one features an absolutely INSANE monster that you have to see for yourself… Omukade is set during World War II when Japan occupied Thailand where Japanese soldiers and their captives find themselves trapped As tensions between enemies reach a breaking point Former enemies must set aside their differences and unite to survive “Omukade is not only a gripping tale of supernatural terror but also a powerful anti-war statement showcasing how humanity’s greatest struggles often lie not in fighting one another but in overcoming the darkness that threatens us all,” the team previews Pakphum Wongjinda and Chalit Krileadmongkon had previously directed Thai monster movie The 100, which was retitled Creepy Crawly for its U.S The West Woods and Big Creek marked the top three most popular parks in Geauga County last year The West Woods in Russell Township had 32,315 cards and Big Creek in Chardon had 31,635 Park district staff counted the cars at all of their parks over the course of 200 days to gather the data fifth and sixth most popular parks were Beartown Lakes Reservation which straddles Bainbridge and Auburn townships with 31,497 cards; Orchard Hills in Chester Township with 29,804 cars; and Headwaters in Huntsburg The total number of cars for all of GPD’s parks in 2024 was 420,925 “I took a look back to 2018 … and those same six parks were in the top six,” Oros said GPD has counted 3,075,328 total cars that visited the parks “People are using our parks and we’re grateful they’re using our parks,” Oros said park commissioners approved renovations for the Beartown Lakes Reservation playground through an Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant Deputy Director Matt McCue also announced updates on projects they’ve been working on adding the Veterans Legacy Woods Cuyahoga River reforestation is the only current project “That’s the design build one that’s underway right now that’s in the kind of design phase and they should be doing plantings out there in spring,” McCue said Oros said 875 people attended the annual Winter Solstice celebration The West Woods welcomed 875 guests celebrating the longest night of the year during our annual winter solstice celebration This year’s event attracted the largest attendance in its 35-year history,” he said To access our complete online news coverage Copyright Geauga County Maple Leaf. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Website Designed & Developed by Company 119 who recently stepped down from the top spot the former chief executive of independent broker/dealer HD Vest Financial Services to replace Elliot Weissbluth as CEO of the registered investment advisory AdvisorHub first reported the news which WealthManagement.com independently verified HighTower spokeswoman Patricia Buchanan said no decision had yet been made “The search for a new CEO is underway as HighTower works to identify the right leader for the company’s next phase of growth,” Buchanan said “Under the present leadership of Elliot Weissbluth HighTower continues to accelerate the firm’s M&A effort and reinforce its position as the premier player in the fast-growing independent advisory space.” a tax-oriented wealth management firm owned by Blucora where he served as executive vice president He was also head of the company’s RIA custody platform trading capabilities and practice management of nearly 3,000 RIAs across the United States He worked at Fidelity for five years and previously held leadership roles at LPL Financial and Charles Schwab Corp Oros did not return a call seeking comment Weissbluth said the decision was part of an existing long-term leadership plan at the firm to support its growth and capture market share. To best capitalize on the consolidation in the RIA channel he said the firm needed to expand the leadership team and “in order to do that an executive with private equity firm Thomas H who was named “lead director” at the time Weissbluth announced his departure told Wealthmanagement.com that the new HighTower CEO would be focused on growth rather than preparing it for an IPO or the private equity investor’s eventual exit Lee Partners last year bought a significant stake in HighTower and invested an additional $100 million in capital in the firm Weissbluth will focus on mergers and acquisitions and recruiting new advisors to the firm Blucora announced Oros’ departure late last month citing personal reasons for his decision to step down executive vice president and general manager of TaxAct and indicated that Oros would stay on until March 2019 as a consultant He is currently still registered with the firm catch-up purchase of $250 billion AUM RIA will sponge up referrals and help centralize investing for 642 advisors.css-1sf3xto{padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px;}.css-13ibk4z{margin:0;font-family:"Lato",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5;}The $156-billion rollup's CEO a $1.7 trillion AUA pension consultant and OCIO culminates four-year search for 'centralized' investments capability But does it tick off the 'alts' box HighTower Advisors Post a comment.css-a0y2e3{height:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-transition:height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 RIABlitz: Vanguard technology • Pontera rebounds • Ex-HiddenLever's exec success • BlackRock rocked • Vivek's crypto • WF dunks SF? • Betterment dry option• Vestwell poached The RIA firehose of news is rife with tactical moves to shore up voids, play catchup and react to a new concept of political tailwinds Elliot S. Weissbluth, Hightower Advisors mastermind, cashes out and vacates chairman role as Pershing's ex-CEO Lisa Dolly takes a board seat The Chicago rollup's founder got paid better by doing the second-stage exit and the new cast on the Board also includes Bob Oros ascending to chair and Darrell Horn of Green Square Wealth Management joining New-look Hightower hires Abby Salameh and takes a 'Hurley-style' stake in a $4.8 billion DFA RIA of Willmar passed away peacefully in his home late Friday evening April 26th surrounded by his loving Wife Carie Oros his stepchildren Christoper Ruiz and Azariah Sampson along with other family members and friends A gathering of family and friends will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.  www.petersonbrothers.com California where he attended grade school and later moved to and graduated from Oceanside High School in Oceanside and they lived and worked in the Imperial Valley until relocating to Minnesota in 2019 he and his family lived in Sacred Heart for a short while until he and his wife and children moved to a home in Willmar he went to work for Southern Minnesota Sugar Beet Cooperative until he passed away  He had previously worked for the Sugar Beet plant in Brawley Paul made a lot of great friends at his place of employment  Paul often referred to his work friends as "his extended family" "I love my work and I love the people I work with"  He was always willing to go in to do overtime just so he could spend time with his friends and provide a good life for his family some of Paul's favorite things to do were watch Marvel movies and spend time with his dog Cookie at the dog park playing fetch or taking him for walks exploring the beautiful nature of Minnesota and spending time with his wife Carie  Paul was very friendly and outgoing and always had a beautiful smile and laughter to match Paul was a man of his word and a loyal friend and husband Luis and Christopher Ruiz and Stepdaughter A special Thank You to everyone who donated their time and money to help Paul and his family during this difficult time thank you to Bethesda Hospice in Willmar for making sure Paul was comfortable during his last days Peterson Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Service The Lincoln County News Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years Damariscotta River Cruises co-owners Olga Oros and Chip Holmes pose next to their vessel one of four boats they have docked at Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina in August 2023 The couple is celebrating 10years of trips on the Damariscotta River this summer aboard the Teciani Damariscotta River Cruises in Damariscotta is celebrating its 10th full season of riparian voyages in the Twin Villages Business and life partners Chip Holmes and Olga Oros have been operating their tour boat service from the dock at Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina in Damariscotta full time since 2014 “It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade,” Oros said said the business came about after hearing customers at the restaurant wonder aloud about how they could get on the river said he’s had boats on the river “forever,” so the idea came naturally after hearing enough of a need Oros said she and Holmes began looking for a boat that could be certified to take up to 49 people on the river the certification process for vessels carrying more than 49 passengers is much more involved and the additional capacity wasn’t worth the effort The search for an appropriate vessel was a difficult one but in spring 2014 they found the perfect fit in Eastport: a 50-foot Uniflite Utility Boat which Holmes said was formerly used by the United States Navy to freight soldiers up and down rivers the vessel needed a few “minor” things to be river-worthy such as an engine and a lot of electrical work “We pretty much were only able to salvage the hull After a spring of time consuming renovations to the boat to prepare it for its United States Coast Guard certification After a delay getting the boat’s new electrical diagram approved by the Coast Guard Damariscotta River Cruises officially took its first excursion in August 2013 and in 2014 they had their first full season and we thought it fitting to make her the godmother of our boat,” Oros said About 70% of the passengers aboard the Teciani at any given moment are people from the area “It’s amazing how many people from the area have never had the opportunity to see the river like this,” she said oyster farm and seal watching tour on “most summer days,” an oyster and wine tasting cruise on Wednesday and Saturday evenings Oros said the oyster farm and seal watching tour is their most popular Every year they update the script Holmes reads from for their most popular tour because the industry on the river is always growing “When we started there were only seven oyster farms fresh oysters from the river and a full bar are available during the voyage “We want to represent the oyster farmers and the farms so we make sure to have at least six kinds of oysters from the farms on the river aboard,” Oros said Holmes said sometimes they even get a fresh delivery from an oyster farm mid-cruise “They’ll come up in their boat and pass over a bag of oysters and we don’t even have to stop,” Holmes said “There’s farm to table and then boat to bar.” Holmes and Oros said usually runs from Mother’s Day through the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta that occurs in October “We start on Mother’s Day because that’s when everything starts happening on the river,” Oros said and the oyster farmers are in full swing.” In addition to their offerings on the Teciani the couple also owns two more boats docked near the Teciani called the Nebi and the Mazu make up another business they run on the dock which gives people the opportunity to spend a night aboard a boat tied to the dock which they started a year after starting Damariscotta River Cruises the couple has a smaller boat called Half-Shell which can take up to six people out on the river The couple said they love working on the river and connecting people from away and from here with the area “I’ve got a pretty great office,” Holmes said of captaining the Teciani There is no set celebration for the decade of trips but Holmes and Oros said once the fervor of the season is over in the fall they may take a moment to celebrate with friends For more information about taking a cruise down the Damariscotta, go to damariscottarivercruises.com or call 315-5544. To learn more about staying aboard the Mazu or the Nebi, go to maineboathotel.com To stay informed on local happenings, sign up for our newsletter! and goings-on in Lincoln County with our twice-weekly email newsletter Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLORADO SPRINGS Marshals Service’s Colorado Violent Offender Task Force is asking for the public’s help with locating a man who is suspected of sexual abuse of a minor The fugitive is 50-year-old Antonio Oros-Garfia The Marshals Service describes him as a Hispanic man He reportedly has connections in Pueblo and Colorado Springs Oros-Garfia is also wanted by the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office in Wyoming This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Learn more in our Privacy Policy Get to know the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient a 1990 alum of Central Michigan University didn’t look at his career progression as a linear trajectory he’s prioritized taking opportunities that help him grow his skills His 30-year career path has trekked through various industries job titles — ranging from senior account officer to CEO — and locations (he’s worked in Michigan In his current role as CEO of Hightower Advisors Oros is committed to giving back in numerous ways He is an avid supporter of CMU’s College of Business Administration including as a judge for the New Venture Challenge through establishing the Bob Oros Multi-Asset Investment Fund and more he earned the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.  I became really interested in financial planning after my mom took me to an appointment with her financial advisor Being able to help people in this way was interesting to me How would you describe your career progression I didn’t think about my career progression as very linear I was very open to making lateral moves if they challenged me in some way I started my career in the banking sector before moving into tech where I did technical support for a software development company.  working with Charles Schwab and other financial entities in various roles — one such role included serving as CEO of a software company I formerly worked with that was acquired by Charles Schwab later in my career I then landed at Hightower Advisors as chairman and CEO five years ago Many people are starstruck by the title of ‘CEO.’ What’s something about being a CEO people may not realize I’m ultimately responsible for everything that happens within the company yet I’m not actually touching 99% of the work you have a peer group — fellow managers colleagues on similar levels — that you can go to you have to find that in different ways.  How do you feel CMU prepared you to become the professional you are today The incredible commitment of the faculty and administration helped me tremendously They were — and are still — always willing to develop real What do you credit with your career success I created a litmus test for what would define a career opportunity I'd have an interest in: I want to be doing something that is enjoyable I’ve used these standards for more than 20 years in my career and they’ve always served me well What’s your proudest professional moment I’m incredibly proud of the company I get to represent today because we’ve been part of redefining an industry and we’ve proven our success through exponential growth I’m also very proud of receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award What advice would you give to up-and-coming students As you’re making decisions about your career be curious about the companies you’re interviewing with Get to know more about them than just their sales pitch Take that job that’s a lateral move but that will give you a new skill set that will set you up for success somewhere else down the line and then be patient and have faith it will be rewarded social media and the internet weren’t big things We would go to our counselor’s office and pull brochures there was just something about it that felt like home felt it again when I visited for my first CMU and You Day What book recommendations do you have for young professionals “Good to Great” by Jim Collins There are so many fundamental teachings about the differences between good companies and great companies “The Five Disfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni One of the reasons I love the industry I’m in is because there’s always a family client or institution we’re helping accomplish something This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page to speak at College of Business Administration ceremony It’s been more than three decades since Bob Oros crossed the commencement stage at Central Michigan University to receive his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance he’s returning to campus to don regalia and share advice with a new class of CMU leaders.  Robert “Bob” Oros, class of 1990, has accepted President Davies’ invitation to address the class of 2024 at the College of Business Administration’s May commencement ceremony “Bob Oros is the epitome of a Fired Up engaged alumnus,” said CMU President Bob Davies “He leveraged the knowledge and experience he gained at CMU to succeed in his career both as a volunteer and through his philanthropic giving and he is reaching back to CMU to lift up the next generation of leaders He is a true role model and an aspirational leader and it will be an honor to share the stage with him at commencement.”  Oros is the chairman and CEO of Hightower Advisors a national wealth management firm based in Chicago In his more than 30 years of professional experience he has held leadership roles at several financial services and wealth management firms Oros also serves as chairman of the board of directors for the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago His previous volunteer involvements have included work to support economic empowerment and survivors of domestic violence Oros reviews the fund’s investment activity Oros hosted five CMU students at a conference for financial advisors in New York City He arranged for the students to tour the New York Stock Exchange including a meeting with the organization’s vice chairman The learning adventure was one of many professional development experiences Oros has provided for students; others have included a visit to the Chicago Board of Trade and meetings at his own firm.   Since 2005, Oros has served as a member of the CMU Finance Department Advisory Board. He also serves as a member of the College of Business Dean’s Advisory Roundtable and as a judge in the CMU New Venture Challenge.  College of Business Administration Dean Chris Moberg said Oros has been a tireless advocate for students since reconnecting with CMU and the college five years ago “From funding a multi-asset fund that allows our students to gain hands-on experience with portfolio management to hosting and mentoring our students Bob has been gracious with his time and is directly preparing our students to compete and thrive after graduation,” Moberg said “Based on his impressive career and his demonstrated willingness to help our students develop as future community and business leaders I believe he will have tremendous wisdom and encouragement to share in his commencement address.” In 2023, Oros was selected to receive CMU’s Distinguished Alumni Award given in recognition of his significant positive impact on the university and in his home community of Chicago The College of Business Administration commencement ceremony will be held at 9 a.m