Snowden Lane Partners announced that veteran wealth advisor, Tom Hakala, has joined the firm as Partner and Managing Director in New York.
With 30 years of wealth management experience, Hakala serves high-net-worth families and individuals and oversees $180 million in client assets.
“We are excited to welcome Tom to Snowden Lane, as he is a proven expert in the high-net-worth space and a world-class advisor,” said Lyle LaMothe, Chairman of Snowden Lane Partners. “I am continually humbled when high-quality advisors express interest in joining our team, and I know Tom will fit seamlessly into our firm’s culture.”
“I’ve been very fortunate to enjoy a 30-year career in financial services, and I’m looking forward to beginning the next phase of my professional journey at Snowden Lane,” said Tom Hakala. “I have the utmost confidence that the firm’s values and culture, coupled with its proven platform, will allow me to continue delivering top results for my clients.”
Prior to Snowden Lane, Hakala served as a Managing Director at Fieldpoint Private and Wilmington Trust. He is an attorney, CPA, and Personal Financial Specialist, with expertise in the design and implementation of sophisticated financial strategies for high-net-worth clientele. Over the course of his career, Hakala has also held positions with KPMG, UBS and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
“I know Tom will be a valuable addition to the Snowden Lane team, and I’m appreciative that our value proposition continues to resonate with advisors,” said Greg Franks, Snowden Lane’s Managing Partner, President & COO. “The interest we have received from the wealth management community is the ultimate testament to our culture and I’m proud of the momentum Snowden Lane has built this year amid the current recruiting landscape.”
Rob Mooney, Managing Partner & CEO of Snowden Lane Partners, added, “An advisor of Tom’s caliber is a natural fit at our firm and I’m excited to officially welcome him to the team. We have tremendous respect for Fieldpoint Private, and I was thrilled when Tom expressed interest in joining Snowden Lane for the next chapter of his career.”