BMO Private Bank has hired Peter Koleske as a vice president and private banker in Milwaukee, WI.

Koleske has over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry and specializes in serving high net worth individuals, families and organizations, the firm said.

While based in Milwaukee, Koleske will focus on the greater Milwaukee area, as well as Racine and Kenosha.

In December 2012, the firm hired Terry Jack as a vice president and senior portfolio manager, focused on the Green Bay, WI, area, in an effort to ramp up its Midwestern presence.

BMO Private Bank is part of BMO Financial Group and has some 1,250 professionals working out of 57 offices across 13 states.

The firm offers a range of wealth management services including investment advisory, trust, banking and financial planning for HNW clients.