At AllianceBernstein, Alegre managed $330 million of assets for affluent domestic and international individuals, as well as global institutions. He also developed its small- and mid-size domestic and international banking business.

Alegre is multilingual and has been a senior executive in the financial service and telecommunication industries for 26 years, the firm said.

In other recent moves at Capital Guardian, at the end of June Brian Chapman was hired as president for the independent channel.

The firm's investment advisory services are offered through Capital Guardian Wealth Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor.