Haven Tower Group Names Michael Dugan Partner and Head of National Media
Newly Named Partner for Leading Wealth Management Strategic Communications Agency Also Assumes Leadership for National Media Function
Los Angeles and New York – September 5, 2016 – Haven Tower Group, the leading PR and marketing communications agency for the wealth management industry, today announced that Michael Dugan has been named Partner, effective immediately. As part of this move, Mr. Dugan will assume sole leadership of its national media function, which had previously been co-led by Mr. Dugan and Jess Caris, Associate Partner.
Joseph Kuo, Founder & President of Haven Tower Group, said, “We’re thrilled to recognize professional excellence and leadership skills with the elevation of Michael Dugan to the firm’s Partnership. Since joining Haven Tower as an Associate in the first full year of our operation, Michael has consistently demonstrated the attributes necessary for success in driving an exceptional service experience for our clients.”
“His commitment to a team-based model of client service, ability to connect with clients and colleagues and understanding of the media landscape have fueled his rapid rise in our organization,” continued Mr. Kuo. “As a firm that rewards collaboration and work ethic above all else, we are very pleased to congratulate Michael on this well-earned promotion.”
Rewarding Teamwork and Commitment to Client Service
Since its launch in 2011, Haven Tower has worked with an industry-leading roster of clients across B2B wealth management enterprises, B2C wealth management firms focused on retail investors, as well as businesses that have both an industry and end consumer audience. Its current roster of clients some of the most prominent names in the industry, including LPL Financial, Cetera Financial Group, the Financial Services Institute, Wealth Enhancement Group, Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management as well as HD Vest Financial Services.
Haven Tower referenced Michael Dugan’s leadership of both the Wealth Enhancement Group and Gerber Kawasaki client account teams in driving new levels of national media brand visibility as key milestones in positioning him to serve as sole head of the national media function of the firm going forward.
Mr. Kronfeld, Partner at Haven Tower Group, said, “Since joining the firm as its very first employee when we launched as a four-person boutique in October 2011, our team has succeeded by recognizing and rewarding individuals who go above and beyond for our clients. I’m very proud of the conditions we have created at our firm for professionals to reach their full potential, and I’m delighted to welcome Michael to our firm’s Partnership.”
Strategies and Solutions for Broadest Array of PR and Communications Needs
Haven Tower Group delivers a full-service experience for clients across each stage of a communications program, both in support of ongoing brand elevation efforts, and for transactional, regulatory and special situations.
The firm’s clients encompass independent broker-dealers, RIA aggregators, RIA firms, wealth management industry associations as well as third-party providers, including asset managers, consultancies and insurance enterprises.
The firm’s services include message development / core positioning, media training, media and communications strategic planning, execution (including media relations and turnkey content creation) as well as support in repurposing media visibility via social media and other channels.
About Haven Tower Group
Headquartered in Los Angeles with a presence in the Greater Seattle and NYC metropolitan areas, Haven Tower Group is a full-service public relations firm focused on supporting wealth management, wealthtech, asset management and insurance clients.
Haven Tower’s team of professionals develops and executes ongoing brand elevation and public visibility programs, as well as PR and communications support for transactional, regulatory, crisis and other special situations on behalf of the firm’s clients across the country. For more information, please visit https://haventower.com/.
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Haven Tower Group
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