First Republic Continues Expansion With NY Hires

Vanessa Doctor

11 May 2011

First Republic Bank has hired Nic Donarski and Chris Rusk to its private wealth management business, as investment consultants in New York.

Donarski joins as a managing director, while Rusk has been appointed vice president. Both will be based at the Rockefeller Center office. Prior to joining the company, Donarski was with Banc of America Investment Services as senior vice president, while Rusk was with Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management.

Both are part of the First Republic Securities Company and will work with individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and non-profit organizations. First Republic Securities offers a range of investment products, including municipal and US government securities, corporate debt and equity securities, and alternative investments.

First Republic Bank and its subsidiaries provide private banking, private business banking, and private wealth management to clients in the US.