SunTrust Banks, Inc. announced today that Scott Hotham will lead its Retail Investments and Premier Banking units. In this newly-created role that consolidates leadership of the two teams, Hotham will report to Brad Dinsmore, head of Consumer Banking, and oversee the bank’s financial advisors, premier bankers and sales teams delivering investments, products and services to mass affluent clients.
 
Mr. Hotham was previously responsible for advisory, sales and investment management at Cantor Fitzgerald Wealth Partners’ Private Wealth Management unit. While there he helped grow the firm’s new Registered Investment Advisor and wealth management franchise.
 
“Scott’s depth of experience and commitment to exceptional client service make him well-suited for this role at SunTrust,” said Dinsmore. “He has a proven record of leading teams of advisors to perform their best and will play an important role in growing our business while ensuring we are lighting the way to financial well-being for our clients.”
 
Prior to joining Cantor Fitzgerald, Hotham held multiple high level positions at Merrill Lynch, most recently leading the Institutional Client Solutions and Strategy group for its U.S. wealth management and private banking business. Before taking on that role, he served as managing director for Merrill’s Carolinas and South Atlantic regions, which included 65 wealth management offices and 850 financial advisors.
 
Hotham has won numerous corporate awards for his performance. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh where he majored in economics, and holds Series 7, 8, 63 and 65 licenses.