SVB Private, a diversified financial services company headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., has appointed Jon Kropf to head Advisor Business Development, the company announced today in a news release.
In the newly created role, Kropf is responsible for directing SVB Private’s national advisor recruiting strategy and execution–a key responsibility as the firm continues to attract advisor talent and expand its footprint in regional markets where innovation economy clients are located, the company said.
Kropf, a graduate of Macalester College, most recently served as senior vice president at First Republic Bank, where he led national advisor hiring for private wealth management. The industry veteran reportedly brings a diverse set of experiences across wealth management, investment management, digital banking and risk management to his new position with SVB Private.
