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Updated · Wealth Management · Aug 18
Carson Group Hires Osaic Recruiter Kevin Peterson to Expand $62 Billion Independent Channel
Updated
Updated · Wealth Management · Aug 18

Carson Group Hires Osaic Recruiter Kevin Peterson to Expand $62 Billion Independent Channel

1 articles · Updated · Wealth Management · Aug 18

Summary

  • Carson Group named Kevin Peterson senior vice president of business development for its independent channel, putting a veteran recruiter in charge of advisor partnership efforts.
  • Peterson joins from Osaic, where he led recruiting, and Carson said he will help independent advisors assess partnership opportunities while supporting channel expansion.
  • The hire fits Carson’s plan to run separate leadership teams for its 1099 independent offering and W-2 employee model.
  • CEO Burt White said he expects the Omaha-based RIA to remain roughly one-third independent and two-thirds employee; Carson currently has about 165 partner offices and more than 50 Carson Wealth locations.

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