David Geake solicited an elderly couple to pledge securities as collateral for a bank loan to support a startup the rep had invested in, but the couple allegedly lost their money when the company failed.
The departing executive spoke about his reasons behind the move; the search for a replacement; the highs and lows of his tenure; what’s next for him, Orion and the industry at large; and more.
Also, Wealthtender launches its Certified Consultant Program, eMoney Advisor integrates with MaxMyInterest, an exec moves from Nitrogen to Docupace and AcreTrader news.
Samantha Trebesch, who will continue in her role as head of sustainable investing, replaces Renee Baker, who stepped down this month to take a 'voluntary career sabbatical.'