Haven Tower Group, a leading strategic communications firm focused exclusively on the wealth management sector, has announced the promotion of Mitch Manning to Chief Engagement Officer & Partner and the appointment of Grant Cox as Principal. The leadership changes reflect the firm’s continued expansion and its focus on strengthening client strategy, media visibility and advisory capabilities across the wealth management industry.
Haven Tower Group continues to scale its leadership team with the promotion of Mitch Manning, reflecting his long-standing contributions to client strategy, media relations and internal team development. Over nearly ten years at the firm, Manning has played a central role in expanding national media presence and strengthening operational execution.
In his expanded role as Chief Engagement Officer & Partner, Manning will continue overseeing client accounts while also leading broader engagement initiatives, including industry events, messaging strategy and media visibility programs.
"Mitch has been instrumental to Haven Tower's evolution over the past decade," said Joseph Kuo, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Haven Tower Group. "He has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic insight and a deep commitment to both our clients and colleagues. His promotion to Chief Engagement Officer reflects the tremendous value he brings to our firm and the trusted relationships he has built across the industry."
Alongside Manning’s promotion, Haven Tower has appointed Grant Cox as Principal, strengthening its senior advisory and account leadership capabilities. Cox brings more than 20 years of communications and marketing experience, including 14 years within the wealth management industry.
In his new role, he will focus on client advisory, media relations strategy, executive communications and brand positioning, supporting wealth management firms as they navigate evolving market dynamics and regulatory environments.
"I'm thrilled to join Haven Tower Group and work alongside such a respected team," said Cox. "The firm has built an exceptional reputation for strategic counsel and client service, and I look forward to helping clients build their brands, elevate their messaging and navigate an increasingly dynamic media landscape."
Prior to joining Haven Tower, Cox served as Executive Director and Head of Marketing Communications at Atria Wealth Solutions, where he led communications, public relations and digital marketing initiatives across a multi-entity platform. His tenure included supporting communications strategy around major acquisitions and the firm’s announced sale to LPL Financial.
Haven Tower Group continues to position itself as a specialized communications partner for wealth management firms, including RIAs, dual-registrants, private market providers and wealth technology platforms.
The firm offers integrated services across public relations, crisis communications, digital marketing and brand strategy, helping clients enhance visibility, strengthen messaging and drive growth in a competitive financial services landscape.
"Mitch has earned this promotion through nearly a decade of service to Haven Tower's clients," said Michael Dugan, President & Managing Partner of Haven Tower Group. "His new role, along with Grant's addition as Principal, reflects our firm's growth and commitment to client service. As Haven Tower expands, we'll continue adding and retaining experienced professionals who understand our clients, bring sound judgment and deepen the counsel we deliver every day."
Haven Tower Group is a multi-award-winning, full-service communications agency with an exclusive focus on the wealth management industry. With a national team of professionals across Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago and New York City, Haven Tower delivers comprehensive brand elevation programs that help drive client growth and reputational value. Haven Tower's capabilities encompass public relations, digital marketing, transactional and crisis communications, as well as brand strategy.
The firm's clients include leading wealth management enterprises across the RIA, dual-registrant, wirehouse and insurance-owned segments of the industry. Additionally, Haven Tower serves retail wealth and family office-focused third-party asset managers, private market solutions providers, wealthtech platforms, industry associations and strategic advisory firms. For more information, visit www.HavenTower.com.
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