Updated
Updated · Wealth Management · Jul 13
Summitry Founder Hands Co-CEO Roles to 2 Executives at $4 Billion RIA
Updated
Updated · Wealth Management · Jul 13

Summitry Founder Hands Co-CEO Roles to 2 Executives at $4 Billion RIA

3 articles · Updated · Wealth Management · Jul 13

Summary

  • Colin Higgins moved from CEO to executive chairman after 22 years, elevating President Alex Katz and COO Conor Wilkes to lead Summitry jointly.
  • Summitry said Katz will drive new-client growth, investments and financial planning, while Wilkes will oversee operations and client experience.
  • Aspen Standard, which bought a majority stake in Summitry in November 2024, holds more than 75% of the firm, according to its June 30 Form ADV.
  • Higgins will stay involved on strategy, RIA partnerships, advisor recruiting and AI-enabled service expansion as Summitry remains part of Aspen’s growing wealth-advisory network.

Insights

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