Arkadios Capital, a leading hybrid independent broker-dealer, is proud to announce the appointment of Hugh Tarbutton as its new Executive Director. 

Tarbutton spent the majority of his career with SunTrust and the Robinson-Humphrey Company. He recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for Triad Advisors and as the Managing Director of Wealth Management for Ameris Bank. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry to the Arkadios executive team.

"We are thrilled to welcome Hugh Tarbutton to Arkadios Capital. He brings a wealth of experience in product management, broker-dealer/RIA formation and management and has experienced first-hand the transformation of our industry,” said David Millican, Founder and CEO of Arkadios Capital. “With Hugh on board, we are even better positioned to take advantage of the evolving financial services landscape and to drive the continued success of our business.”

Tarbutton is currently a principal of a family-owned private equity fund and is a principal in a management company with holdings in real estate, transportation, and timber.

Arkadios Capital has solidified its position as a leading force in supporting larger, growth-oriented independent wealth management firms, boasting more than $9 billion in assets and a network approaching 200 advisors across 50 offices in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Arkadios has been consistently recognized for its outstanding growth. Earlier this year, the Association for Corporate Growth named Arkadios to the Georgia Fast 40 for the second straight year, which are the 40 fastest growing middle-market companies in the state. Financial Planning magazine honored the Arkadios by including them on their esteemed Elite IBD list, while Investment News recognized Arkadios as one of the fastest-growing Independent-Broker Dealers in the nation.