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Hightower Advisors Names Randy Bullard Head of Investment Management

By Hightower Advisors / September 2, 2025

Industry Veteran Will Spearhead the Development of Hightower’s First Centralized Investment Management Platform

CHICAGO – September 2, 2025 – Hightower Advisors, a leading national wealth management firm, today announced that Randy Bullard will join as the Head of Investment Management. In his newly created role, Bullard will lead the development of Hightower’s first centralized investment management platform. Most recently, Bullard served as the Global Head of Wealth at State Street.

“Randy is uniquely positioned to develop and drive this key initiative as he’s spent his career building next-generation platforms for the world’s largest wealth management organizations, from major wire houses to custodians,” said Hightower CEO, Larry Restieri. “This new role underscores our commitment to continuous improvement and to providing our advisors and clients with an invaluable experience. We couldn’t be more pleased that Randy is bringing his wealth of experience to this important initiative.”

The platform will leverage institutional research and investment counsel from NEPC, one of the industry’s leading consulting firms, which Hightower acquired a majority ownership position in earlier this year. The platform also will integrate specific insights and perspectives from Hightower’s Investment Solutions team, led by Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager Stephanie Link.

“I’m thrilled to join Hightower at such a pivotal moment in its growth,” said Bullard, Head of Investment Management at Hightower. “I look forward to helping create a central platform that allows for scale and efficiency and empowers advisors with the research, guidance, and tools they need to elevate the client experience.”

The new platform will be available to all Hightower advisor practices, providing a powerful resource for advisors to streamline investment management and focus more time on serving the increasing demands of clients.

The nationwide Hightower advisor community now comprises advisor practices in 34 states and the District of Columbia. As of June 30, 2025, assets under management (AUM) for Hightower and its affiliates were approximately $324.3 billion.

About Hightower
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower’s financial planning, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their practices. Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower’s collaborative business model at http://www.hightoweradvisors.com.

Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/ SIPC.

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