Apollon Holdings Names Industry Veteran Ryan Shanks as New Chief Growth Officer

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollon Holdings, a leading wealth management firm that nearly doubled its assets to over $6 billion under management in 2023, proudly appoints Ryan Shanks as Apollon Wealth Management’s Chief Growth Officer. With a career spanning over 24 years in the financial services sector, he is uniquely equipped to steer Apollon toward unprecedented growth and innovation.

As CEO and Co-Founder of FA Match, a pioneering software company specializing in career management and succession planning for financial advisors, Mr. Shanks grew the company to support over $1.5 trillion in assets, connecting experienced advisors with top financial services firms to foster robust professional growth and continuity.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Ryan Shanks to our leadership team,” said Michael Dolberg, CEO and Founding Partner of Apollon Holdings. “Leveraging his vision and leadership, his role as Chief Growth Officer will focus on recruiting top-tier advisors to the Apollon platform, enhancing collaboration with existing advisors to spur organic growth, and leading various business development initiatives.”

Throughout his career, Mr. Shanks has facilitated the transition of more than 1,000 financial advisors and is celebrated for his ethical approach and innovative strategies in the industry. His expertise encompasses recruiting, custody due diligence, broker/dealer evaluations, contract negotiations, and market research, among other specialties.

“Apollon Wealth Management has developed a distinctive environment that stands out in the industry, offering remarkable growth opportunities for advisors and their clients. After nearly 20 years in consulting, I didn't pursue opportunities with any other RIAs; I chose to commit exclusively to Apollon because of the possibilities I see at the firm. I am excited to advocate for the business and assist more advisors in discovering their right fit here.”

For more information on Apollon Wealth Management, please visit www.apollonwealthmanagement.com.

About Apollon Wealth Management

Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a collaborative and transparent financial planning firm focused on aligning clients’ goals of growing and preserving their hard-earned wealth. Apollon set out to change the retail model for investments away from a focus on products to one that is client-directed and driven by a comprehensive financial plan. With exceptional white-glove service, Apollon has created an independent organization with the sole mission of enriching the lives of others through collaborative financial planning and guidance.

With passion and purpose, Apollon has created a destination platform for advisor independence built with a seamless client transition process. Driven to expand the firm’s footprint, Apollon possesses an open architecture environment and a centralized back-office that unifies advisor integration, onboarding, and acquisition. Apollon has offices across the country and continues to look for strategic partners nationwide. To learn more about Apollon, visit their website at www.apollonwealthmanagement.com.