Kestra Financial announced that John Amore, the firm’s current head of wealth management, will assume the role of Kestra Financial president effective the beginning of April 2025.
Stephen Langlois, the current president of Kestra Financial, will retire at the end of 2025. Langlois will remain on staff as a senior adviser through the end of the year, sharing his valuable expertise while ensuring a smooth transition.
In his role as head of wealth management for Kestra Financial, Amore has crafted an offering focused on serving the complete wealth management professional. The group’s robust wealth management capabilities include portfolio construction, investment products, advisory services, financial planning, retirement plans, alternative investments and insurance solutions. Amore brings a unique mix of expertise to his role — collaborating with advisers and also managing platforms — allowing him to forge deep and trusting relationships with advisers while build