US Trust has confirmed the appointment of Chris Biotti as market executive within the firm’s Boston office.

Biotti, who has worked in the financial industry for 15 years, will oversee a team of advisors covering the Greater Boston market, bringing a “strong external focus for sourcing new business opportunities and top talent,” the firm said.

Prior to joining US Trust, Biotti spent three years as a branch manager and wealth advisor at Neuberger Berman, based in Boston. He also served as regional director for Lehman Brothers/Neuberger Berman in San Francisco, CA, as well as a private banker for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company.

US Trust is part of the global wealth and investment management unit of Bank of America. The firm is responsible for $333.8 billion in client balances, as at March 31.