Leading fintech entrepreneur and founder of MyRepChat joins AdvisorNet Financial

Derrick Girard will assume the role of Chief Growth Officer

MINNEAPOLIS , May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Derrick Girard, leading fintech entrepreneur and founder of MyRepChat, recently joined AdvisorNet Financial in the newly created position of chief growth officer.

In addition to founding MyRepChat, Girard’s extensive industry experience includes building his own financial advisory practice, developing an insurance agency, and leading a banking program. His journey from a successful financial advisor to building a basement startup that became an industry standard showcases his versatile skill set, from sales to strategic planning.

Girard will be responsible for helping advisors develop their businesses through greater use of AdvisorNet’s internal expertise and resources, as well as growing AdvisorNet’s core revenue line sustainably and strategically through its insurance agency, its RIA known as AdvisorNet Wealth Partners (AWP), its wealth management platform Portfolio Partners and hiring new advisors for the firm.

“Derrick has been a financial advisor and has worked with other advisors to help them grow and solve problems in their businesses,” said Jim Komoszewski, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of AdvisorNet. “He also brings fintech expertise, a deep understanding of AdvisorNet’s unique business model and personalized advisor support. Our commitment over the last two years has been and will continue to be focused on sustainable growth, recognizing it as the next step critical to our future organizational success, and Derrick is the ideal person to lead this effort.”

AdvisorNet has been serving independent financial advisors since 1959 and celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. Its unique position in the market makes it a destination for financial advisors seeking independence and back-office support (IT, marketing, HR, compliance, etc.) that gives advisors their time back so they can focus on its customers. With more than 230 advisors in 23 states, AdvisorNet Financial is poised for even greater growth with the arrival of Girard.

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SOURCE AdvisorNet Financial

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