RWA Wealth Partners has promoted Michelle Knight as the firm’s CEO.
Most recently, Knight served as RWA Wealth’s President following the merger of Adviser Investments and Ropes Wealth Advisors. The announcement was made in June 2024.
Prior to the merger, Knight served as CEO and chief economist at Ropes Wealth Advisors. The combined firm has rebranded as RWA Wealth Partners, and under Knight’s leadership, RWA Wealth Partners becomes one of the largest female-led registered investment advisers in the United States.
In conjunction with Knight’s appointment as CEO, RWA Wealth Partners has also elevated several senior leaders to executive roles, completing the leadership integration of the firms: Kristin Fazio, chief compliance officer; Joseph Powers, CIO; Steve Reder, managing director of wealth management; Carlos Sotero, chief technology officer; and Venkat Patla, chief marketing officer.
Knight succeeds Mario Ramos, who served as CEO through the me
