Fidelis Capital adds UHNW planning cred with veteran hire

investmentnews.com:

Fidelis Capital, an advisor-owned wealth management firm, has deepened its talent pool further with a seasoned expert in wealth management and sophisticated planning strategies.

On Monday, the Tampa, Florida-based RIA announced Douglas Rothermich, an experienced wealth transfer, estate, and tax planning services leader, as its newest partner and wealth strategist.

Rothermich brings a wealth of knowledge to Fidelis Capital, where he will focus on developing comprehensive plans for tax, retirement, asset accumulation, and long-term planning goals, which will be integrated with the firm’s tailored investment solutions.

Together, the firm’s bench of experts have a collective 425 years of experience serving UNW individuals, families, and institutions.

“By joining Fidelis Capital, I’m uniting with partners who share a similar depth of experience in their respective fields, where integrity and ethical behavior are intrinsic values,” Rothermich said in a statement.

Founded by former private bankers from Wells Fargo and Bank of America, Fidelis Capital prides itself on its sophisticated approach to addressing the complex investment and planning needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions.

“Our growth as a firm is targeted at adding the right people, with the right experience, and the right character, to deliver the sophisticated client service that led us to establish Fidelis Capital,” said Rick Simonetti, founding partner, CEO, and head of wealth planning.

“Given his robust expertise and proven track record serving UHNW clients, Doug is a natural fit within our team and is already an invaluable asset,” he said.

Before joining Fidelis Capital, Rothermich served as vice president of wealth planning