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Financial Advisory  + RIAs & Financial Advisors  + Wealth Management  |  February 26, 2025
Private Advisor Group Expands Advisor Engagement Program 
Joe Palmisano
By: Joe Palmisano

Private Advisor Group Expands Advisor Engagement Program 

Private Advisor Group announced the expansion of its Advisor Engagement program and the addition of John Farnham as a director of advisor growth and engagement. 

Farnham brings over 15 years of industry experience, having held various business development and relationship management roles at LPL Financial and other large RIA firms. His appointment follows additional strategic hires made for the program in January, 

“We’re focused on giving advisors the strategic support they need to capitalize on opportunities and grow with confidence,” said Verne Marble, head of business development at Private Advisor Group. 

Farnham and his team will work closely with advisors as their dedicated engagement leads, taking the time to understand each advisor’s practice and vision. The engagement leaders will assist advisors in maximizing value by consulting on various aspects of their practices, aligning their efforts with the firm’s strategic initiatives and objectives. 

Founded in 1997 in Morristown, NJ, Private Advisor Group had over $35.2 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024 

Pictured: John Farnham 

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Joe Palmisano is editorial director of Connect Money, where he oversees daily coverage of alternative assets, direct investments, financial advisory and the economy. He brings three decades of experience as a financial journalist, analyst and portfolio manager. Before joining Connect Money, Palmisano wrote for The Wall Street Journal, covering foreign exchange, global fixed-income and equity markets. He later served as a senior research analyst and portfolio manager, producing market analysis and managing foreign exchange and U.S. equity portfolios for FX Concepts. His work has also appeared in SFO Magazine and CMT Association publications. Palmisano earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from The American University and holds the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute.
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