D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that Jim Hawkins has joined the firm as a Branch Manager, overseeing the firm’s growing Seattle branch as well as its office in Bainbridge Island. He is responsible for managing a staff of over 30 financial advisors and support professionals who work alongside individual investors, families and businesses to help them plan for reaching their financial goals.
Hawkins joins D.A. Davidson with extensive leadership experience in the financial services industry. He most recently was with Wells Fargo Advisors, where he served as a regional brokerage manager, and has prior experience with Symetra Financial.
“We are very pleased to have Jim join our Seattle team as we continue growing our presence across the Puget Sound region and throughout Washington state,” said Michael Purpura, President of D.A. Davidson’s Individual Investor Group. “Jim’s expertise, experience and strong understanding of our industry are a great fit with our firm’s client-first focus.”
Additionally, Hawkins is responsible for the firm’s growth strategy and recruiting in the Seattle region.
To speak with Hawkins about a move to D.A. Davidson as a Financial Advisor, please contact him at (206) 389-8041 or [email protected].
D.A. Davidson’s Seattle branch is one of 15 D.A. Davidson offices across Washington state. In the Puget Sound region, D.A. Davidson also operates offices in Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Burlington, Edmonds, Everett and Port Angeles.
D.A. Davidson’s Individual Investor Group offers an array of financial products and services to individuals, families, businesses and institutions. For over 80 years the firm’s advisors have provided straightforward advice and personalized solutions to help build, protect and pass on wealth for generations.
About D.A. Davidson Companies
D.A. Davidson Companies is an employee-owned financial services firm offering a range of financial services and advice to individuals, corporations, institutions and municipalities nationwide. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Montana, with corporate offices in Denver, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle, the company has more than 1,300 employees and offices in 24 states.
Subsidiaries include: D.A. Davidson & Co., the largest full-service investment firm headquartered in the Northwest, providing wealth management, investment banking, equity and fixed income capital markets services and advice; Davidson Investment Advisors, a professional asset management firm; D.A. Davidson Trust Company, a trust and wealth management company; and Davidson Fixed Income Management, a registered investment adviser providing fixed income portfolio and advisory services.
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