Hightower Signature Wealth Continues Expansion with Addition of $5B+ from Three Advisory Practices

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hightower Advisors, a leading wealth management firm, today announced the continued expansion of its fully-integrated practice, Hightower Signature Wealth (HTSW), with the addition of Private Vista, LLC (Private Vista), Hightower Great Lakes, and The McGuirk & De Nevi Group (McGuirk & De Nevi).

Collectively, the three practices add approximately $5 billion in AUM*, 6 locations, and 40+ new team members to Hightower Signature Wealth, further strengthening its national presence and enhancing its ability to serve clients through a unified wealth management platform.

Launched in 2025, Hightower Signature Wealth combines personalized advice with centralized capabilities across investment management, operations, technology, compliance, marketing, and client service. The model is designed to allow advisors to spend more time focused on clients while benefiting from the scale and resources of a larger organization.

"These advisors share our commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience and recognize the value of giving advisors back more time in their days," said Larry Restieri, Chief Executive Officer of Hightower. "The continued growth of Hightower Signature Wealth reflects the demand for a wealth management model that combines local relationships with institutional-quality capabilities. We are excited to welcome these talented professionals and support their continued success."

The addition of Private Vista, Hightower Great Lakes, and McGuirk & De Nevi continues the momentum of Hightower Signature Wealth as advisors increasingly seek scalable solutions that enhance the client experience while preserving the personal relationships that define their practices. Year to date, the firm has added more than $25 billion in AUM*, from both internal and external acquisitions into the HTSW brand.

"Joining Hightower Signature Wealth is a natural evolution of our longstanding partnership with Hightower," said Jim Weil, Managing Partner of Private Vista. "It provides a strong long-term home for our clients and team while giving us access to additional resources to support future growth."

"Hightower One was a key factor in our decision," said Tim Scannell, Managing Partner of Hightower Great Lakes. "The integrated platform will allow us to spend less time on administration and more time focused on delivering value to clients."

"Hightower Signature Wealth gives us access to the resources and infrastructure needed to continue growing while maintaining the personalized experience our clients expect," said Michael De Nevi, Managing Partner of McGuirk & De Nevi.

Following these additions, Hightower Signature Wealth now comprises approximately $35 billion in AUM*, 140+ advisors, and 40+ locations nationwide.

Hightower expects to announce additional acquisitions into Hightower Signature Wealth in the coming months.

*As of June 30, 2026.

About Hightower

Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial, and retirement planning services to individuals, families, and institutions, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Through its community of advisor businesses, Hightower offers sophisticated planning solutions and a robust platform designed to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices nationwide, Hightower serves as a growth partner to independent-minded advisors seeking to scale their practices, elevate the client experience, and access the benefits of a national brand. Learn more about Hightower’s collaborative business model at http://www.hightoweradvisors.com.

Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.