/* */

In an effort to attract more independent financial advisors, HighTower has introduced two new options, the HighTower Network and the HighTower Alliance.

The Chicago-based, advisor-owned financial services company has grown quickly by attracting heavy-hitting advisor teams and making them partners in the firm.

CEO Elliott Weissbluth said that by adding two new channels, HighTower will be able to attract financial advisors who prefer to continue to own their own practices rather than joining a partnership.

“They’ll get the same research and the same capital markets opportunities,” says Weissbluth. “That includes fixed income, lending, and structured products. Nevertheless, they won’t work for HighTower. These advisors will run their own business.”