Changes in personnel within the retirement industry

SHRM Linkage, the company under the umbrella of the Society for Human Resources Management, has announced the appointment of Tracey Walker as its new CEO. Walker, with over twenty years of leadership experience in various sectors, most recently held leadership positions at RSM US and Alvarez & Marsal. In her new role, Walker will lead SHRM Linkage’s global leadership development strategy with a focus on organizational performance and leadership excellence.

Domain Money Advisors has named Jeff Neikrie as its new vice president of business development. Neikrie, previously with Zoe Financial, will be responsible for expanding Domain Financial Services, the firm’s wealth management solution designed for financial firms to serve affluent clients profitably.

Fiduciary Trust Co. International has hired James Corrigan Jr. as a wealth director based in Washington, D.C. Corrigan’s addition aims to support the company’s growth in the Mid-Atlantic region, focusing on serving ultra-high-net-worth families with complex wealth-planning needs.

NFP has promoted Adam Favale to executive vice president and head of mergers and acquisitions, highlighting M&A as a core growth driver for the firm. Favale will oversee acquisition strategy across NFP’s various advisory businesses to support its middle-market growth strategy.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Michael Selig as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Travis Hill as the chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Selig’s confirmation comes at a crucial time as the CFTC’s authority over cryptocurrencies and prediction markets is under debate, while Hill’s confirmation strengthens leadership at the FDIC amidst a focus on bank supervision and financial system stability.

Wealthspire has launched Wealthspire Institutional, a new division catering to retirement plans, endowments, and foundations nationwide. The division offers advisory solutions, including consulting and fiduciary services, through a team of 350 professionals. Wealthspire aims to provide clients with greater scale, research capabilities, and fiduciary support to address their needs for cost efficiency, governance, and long-term asset management.

The recent appointments and promotions in various financial and advisory institutions highlight the ongoing focus of these firms on strategic growth, leadership development, and client service excellence. These moves reflect the evolving landscape of the financial industry and the commitment of these organizations to meet the evolving needs of their clients and stakeholders.