The FTC's non-compete ban, retention strategies, & the Great Wealth Transfer
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Welcome! It's my pleasure to bring you the first issue of our new Connective Services newsletter. Once a month, we'll deliver insights and resources for candidates and hiring managers.
This month, the FTC's rule banning most non-competes is in the spotlight. The ban takes effect on Sept. 4 and covers employees, independent contractors, interns, and more. Now is the time for HR managers and recruiters to review compensation packages and double down on culture. More than ever, retaining top talent is about creating an environment people want to stay in -- not contractual obligations. Read more in the Industry News section below.
- Kevin Sailor, President and CEO
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Featured Job Postings
Director of Trust Sales - Northwest Region
Recruiter: Rita Brannam | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-6444
President, Wealth, Trust and Brokerage - Texas
Recruiter: Greg McDowell | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-6400
CEO Trust Company - Northwest Region
Recruiter: Rita Brannam | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-6444
Wealth Manager (CFP or CFA) - Pittsburgh
Recruiter: Jacob Aubel | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314)-949-5558
Commercial Underwriting Manager - Midwest
Recruiter: Greg McDowell | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-6400
Regional Underwriting Manager - Midwest
Recruiter: Christie Burgess | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-2007
Senior Trust Officer - Chicago and Indiana
Recruiter: Christie Burgess | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-2007
Trust Officer - Northeast
Recruiter: Denise Decker | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 200-0677
EVP, Wealth Management - Greater Chicago
Recruiter: Christie Burgess | LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-2007
Industry News
The Non-Compete Revolution Begins
The FTC's non-compete ban brings big changes to financial services, impacting advisory mobility, M&A deals, and client relationships. Discover the exemptions, alternatives, and strategies firms are using to adapt to this new rule.
How Wealth Managers Are Retaining Top Talent
Tomorrow's wealth management industry faces a talent crisis as advisors retire and fresh hires struggle. Here's how firms are adapting training programs and recruitment strategies to attract and retain the next generation of financial advisors.
A Triumph of Precision and Alignment
Our client, a prominent bank in the heart of Texas, was conducting a search for the successor President for their Trust Division. The challenge: Heavyweight search firms were bringing forward candidates with both salary requirements and competencies that exceeded their needs.
We worked together to refine the client's parameters and used our Candidate 100 framework to present a roster of candidates whose competencies, experience, and salary expectations aligned with the client's requirements for the role.
Associate Spotlight
Greg McDowell, an Executive Search Team Lead at Alexander Raymond, brings over 16 years of recruiting expertise to his role. With a background in banking, Greg's strong work ethic and empathy enable him to build lasting relationships with clients and candidates, fulfilling his passion for changing lives through his work.
Originally from Central Illinois, Greg now resides in the Saint Louis area with his wife, Jolene. A proud father and grandfather, he cherishes time with his family, including his son and two grandsons. Greg's personal interests include music, sports, live entertainment, travel, and attending church. He's also a devoted pet owner to two rescue cats, Zeke and George.
Our Recruiters
Greg McDowell
LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-6400
Denise Decker
LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 200-0677
Christie Burgess
LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-2007
Jacob Aubel
LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314)-949-5558
Rita Brannam
LinkedIn | [email protected] | (314) 949-6444
Connective Services is a newsletter brought to you by Financial Recruiters International and Alexander Raymond. Both firms are full cycle recruiting companies connecting fiduciary services organizations with highly-skilled candidates. Financial Recruiters International serves the financial sector while Alexander Raymond specializes in insurance and contract staffing.