Swiss bank names Chad Evans to head its new private-bank satellite office. Credit Suisse has hired Chad Evans away from Citigroup to run its new private-banking office in California’s ritzy Orange County. He reports to Jeffrey Kiley, regional head of Credit Suisse Private Banking USA.

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Evans, who is based in Irvine, Calif., is responsible for providing advisory services to wealthy individuals and family groups in Orange County.

“We are very excited about the opening of our new office to serve Orange County investors and families,” says Kiley, who is based in Los Angeles. “Chad's arrival is particularly exciting as he brings tremendous experience and a reputation for unparalleled service to his clients.”

At Citigroup, Evans structured and implemented investment programs for ultra-high net worth individuals and corporate clients. Before Citigroup, he worked with Kidder Peabody and Hambrecht & Quist.

Credit Suisse Private Banking USA operates out of 12 offices in the U.S. –FWR

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