Robertson Stephens Names President of East Coast and Midwest Regions

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Robertson Stephens Advisors LLC, an investment management and wealth advisory firm for high net worth individuals and families, announced today that Bruce Arella has been named President of the East Coast and Midwest Regions; a member of the Executive and Investment Policy Committees; and Director of Real Estate of Robertson Stephens Partners, a subsidiary of Robertson Stephens.

Mr. Arella has extensive experience in professional investment management working with families, foundations, endowments and institutions. He will be responsible for managing the activities of Robertson Stephens Advisors throughout the East Coast and Midwest. In this capacity, he will continue to expand the firm’s Boston office and establish regional offices in key cities such as New York, Miami and Chicago.

“In Bruce’s capacity as a member of the Executive and Investment Policy Committees, his years of experience will be invaluable in adding to our capabilities in all asset classes, especially alternative asset classes,” said Joe Piazza, Chairman and CEO. “He’s a valuable addition to our team given his experience in building and overseeing wealth management businesses.”

Mr. Arella has over 20 years industry experience in executive management, asset management, real estate and business development. Before joining Robertson Stephens, Mr. Arella was a Partner and Head of Real Estate at We Family Offices overseeing the firm’s real estate and real assets activities including direct real estate investments and limited partnerships. As Partner and President of the New York office for GenSpring, he helped build the family office to $20 billion in assets under advisement. Mr. Arella began his career as co-head trader at Standard & Poor's Securities, Inc. before founding Ardent Fund Management LLC, an equity long/short hedge fund, and became Managing Director and Director of Manager Research at Orion Capital Management.

“Bruce is well known and highly respected in the East Coast financial community. He will have an influence across all of our business units, not just our core wealth advisory business,” said Piazza.

“I am thrilled to be a partner with such an iconic brand and the rich history of Robertson Stephens,” said Arella. “After meeting Joe, it was clear our wealth advisory and investment management vision were completely aligned. Robertson Stephens’ transparent, dynamic business model will enhance our client’s experience. As our clients’ advocate, the synergies and flexibility across our platform, coupled with deep investment experience, will help our clients to strategically grow their wealth.”

For more information about Robertson Stephens, visit www.rsadv.com.

About Robertson Stephens LLC

Robertson Stephens LLC, through our subsidiaries Robertson Stephens Advisors, Robertson Stephens Securities, Robertson Stephens Partners and Robertson Stephens International Group provides investment services and advice to high net worth individuals and families. Robertson Stephens’ mission is to create A Culture of Exceptionalism® which provides clients with intellectual capital, investment experience and a level of service unmatched in our industry. We have created an “all aligned” culture through our private partnership model, whereby the success we achieve for our clients is our only priority. Our highly seasoned professionals have access to distinctive, global investment opportunities across traditional and alternative asset classes. Brokerage services are provided through our subsidiary Robertson Stephens Securities.

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Robertson Stephens
Alyssa Ure, 415-500-6810
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[email protected]

Source: Robertson Stephens LLC

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