ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FSC Securities Corporation, part of Advisor Group – one of the largest independent broker-dealer networks in the United States, today announced that Jerry Murphy has been named President and CEO of the firm. Murphy formerly served as Executive Vice President of Advisor Group and will report to Larry Roth, President and CEO of Advisor Group.
“We are delighted that Jerry has accepted the role as President and CEO of FSC Securities Corp,” said Roth. “Jerry’s demonstrated leadership capabilities, first-hand knowledge of FSC’s culture, home office team and advisors, as well as his extensive experience in the financial services industry make him the ideal leader for FSC.”
Murphy joined Advisor Group in 2005 and has served in a variety of roles, including, most recently, as Executive Vice President of Advisor Group. As an integral part of the leadership team, Murphy has been instrumental in a number of advisor-centric enhancement initiatives at the firm, partnering with colleagues in business units across the network to provide advisors with solutions and services designed to grow their practices and better serve their clients.
“With FSC in such a strong position in the industry, now is the perfect time for Jerry to take on this new role and use his talents to work more closely with our affiliated advisors to help them execute on their growth strategies and take their practices to the next level,” Roth added.
Prior to joining Advisor Group, Murphy was a senior executive at Janney Montgomery Scott, where he worked closely with advisors and was a member of a number of business-focused committees. Before moving to the broker-dealer space, Jerry was Director, Policy and Practice Team for the Nasdaq Stock Market, where he led the team charged with assuring the integrity of companies listed in the marketplace. Murphy received his J.D. from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law and his B.S. in Accounting from Mount Saint Mary's College.
An eight-time Broker-Dealer of the Year winner, FSC Securities Corporation has assembled a vast platform of resources, supported by an extraordinary home office team that brings 50 years of experience to serving our financial advisors. FSC shares the entrepreneurial spirit of independent financial advisors with a culture focused on home office/advisor collaboration to deliver solutions for their individual needs as both financial planners and business owners. Please visit www.joinfsc.com for more information.
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