RiverFront Investment Group Names Karrie Southall To Executive Committee

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Jul 31, 2014, 02:22 ET

RICHMOND, Va., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RiverFront Investment Group, a global asset allocation manager with over $4.7 billion in assets under management, announced today that Karrie Southall (38), RiverFront's Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Operations & Trading has been named to the Firm's Executive Committee. Previously, the Executive Committee consisted of company founders Michael Jones, Pete Quinn, Rod Smyth, and Doug Sandler, who will continue to serve.

Karrie Southall, CIPM (PRNewsFoto/RiverFront Investment Group, LLC)

"Karrie has distinguished herself as leader of our Firm," said Michael Jones, RiverFront's Chairman and Chief Investment Officer. "Her addition to the committee is a natural step in the evolution of RiverFront's leadership group." Pete Quinn, RiverFront's President and Chief Operating Officer added, "Karrie has been instrumental in building and helping lead our business development efforts. I couldn't be more proud of her and look forward to seeing her continue to grow both personally and professionally."

Karrie has been with RiverFront since the company's founding in 2008. She began her career at Wachovia Securities in 1999 as a Financial Advisor for a six-member Wealth Management team. Karrie began working with the Wachovia Advisory Service Group – Compass Advisory Portfolios in 2004, where her primary role was marketing of the portfolios and disseminating market information to Advisors.

Karrie is a graduate of St. Catherine's School in Richmond and earned a BA in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia, as well as an MBA from the University of Richmond. She also holds a Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) from the CFA Institute.

"I am honored to become a member of the Executive Committee," added Karrie. "I hope to help RiverFront continue its pursuit of excellence in everything we do."

About RiverFront

RiverFront Investment Group, LLC, is an investment advisor registered with the Securities Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. The company manages a variety of portfolios utilizing stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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