Minneapolis, MN-based US Bank has appointed Michelle Walker and Robert Stadler as managing director of investment consulting and managing director of private banking, respectively, for Ascent Private Capital Management in Seattle.

Ascent Private Capital Management is US Bank's ultra high net worth business that serves clients with over $25 million in investible assets.

Walker will provide investment plans for UHNW clients. She has over 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry, having spent the past 10 years as an investment specialist and money manager for a high net worth Seattle-based family office.

Meanwhile, Stadler will provide UHNW clients with banking solutions. Prior to joining Ascent, Stadler served as a vice president and regional credit executive at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

US Bank said both Walker and Stadler will be supported by an advisory team focused on wealth impact planning, financial administration and client experience.

As reported elsewhere today, US Bank Wealth Management has named Terry Sandven as chief equity strategist, a newly-created position in which he reports to chief investment officer Tim Leach.