Sterne, Agee & Leach, a privately-owned investment banking and brokerage firm, has hired Robert Mohs as a managing director within its Chicago, IL-based private client group.

Mohs has over 25 years of experience in financial planning and securities trading, having previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, the broker/dealer subsidiary of Raymond James Financial.  

At Sterne, Mohs will concentrate on retirement planning and investment advisory, with the additional task of expanding the Chicago office.

Sterne, Agee & Leach provides financial services to corporations and high net worth individuals. The firm was founded in 1901 and is based in Birmingham, AL.

It manages over $18 billion in client assets through its subsidiaries.