Kestra Financial Names Head of Wealth Management as Next President
John V. Amore
Wealth management platform Kestra Financial announced that John V. Amore, the firm’s current head of wealth management, will assume the role of Kestra Financial president effective the beginning of April 2025. Stephen R. Langlois, the current president of Kestra Financial, will retire at the end of 2025. According to the firm, Langlois will remain on staff as a senior adviser through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition.
In his current role at Kestra Financial, Amore’s expertise includes portfolio construction, investment products, advisory services, financial planning, retirement plans, alternative investments, and insurance solutions. Amore brings a unique mix of expertise to his role – collaborating with advisers and also managing platforms – allowing him to forge relationships with advisers while building out capabilities to empower their success.
As president of Kestra Financial, Amore will continue to focus on enabling financial professionals to exceed client expectations through their partnership with Kestra Financial and the rest of the Kestra Holdings ecosystem: Kestra Investment Management, Arden Trust, Bluespring Wealth Partners, and Kestra Insurance Planning.
Overseeing $103 billion in assets under advisement, Kestra Financial supports more than 1,700 independent financial professionals.
“As we navigate this transition, our community of advisers can expect the same level of empowerment they’ve come to know with Stephen at the helm,” said Amore. “I’m eager for the opportunity to build on Stephen’s great leadership, continuing to support the needs of our advisers along with their ability to operate as complete wealth managers.”
Langlois has been with the firm for nearly five years, leading the organization through the global pandemic while improving service and expanding capabilities for advisers. This includes Kestra Financial’s launch of improved processes for the digital opening of client accounts by advisers. Also as president, Kestra Financial said Langlois has driven its revenue growth while deepening the value it provides to advisers looking to strengthen their own brands and grow their own businesses.
“While this marks the end of a personal chapter, Kestra Financial is at the beginning of a new one, with rapid growth ahead. I am confident in the future of the Kestra Holdings ecosystem and am excited to stay on in an advisory role through the end of the year,” said Langlois. “I could not be more honored to pass the torch to my colleague and friend, John Amore. The care and dedication to excellence John and his wealth management group have shown over the last five years is truly remarkable, and I know he’ll bring the same care to his new position.”
Amore has led wealth management teams for more than 19 years in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Prior to joining Kestra Financial, he led global businesses at UBS across a variety of wealth management channels.
Amore began his career in management consulting in the financial services sector and earned his MBA/MIA at Columbia University and his bachelor’s degree at Boston College.
Prior to joining Kestra Financial, Langlois held senior positions at leading wealth management firms, including eMoney Advisor, Fidelity Investments, and LPL Financial.
Last month, Kestra Private Wealth Services, the registered investment adviser subsidiary of Kestra Financial, announced the addition of Arc Private Wealth to its platform. With multiple locations in Northwest Ohio, the Arc team oversees more than $400 million in client assets.
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