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This is the 11th time CIBC Private Wealth has received recognition from FWR, and the sixth for the firm’s investment excellence. Eric Propper, CFA, was the only recipient of the Leading Individual award.
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Family Wealth Report recognizes CIBC Private Wealth, US with “Private Client Investment Platform” award for 2nd consecutive year; names President Eric Propper, CFA, “Leading Individual (Multi-Family Office)”
CHICAGO, MAY 9, 2022-CIBC Private Wealth, US, was recognized with the following Family Wealth Report (FWR) awards:
• Private Client Investment Platform
• Leading Individual (Multi-Family Office) conferred to Eric Propper, CFA, president and senior relationship manager
“It’s an honor to have our investment platform recognized by Family Wealth Report once again,” said John S. “Jack” Markwalter, Jr., CEO of CIBC Private Wealth, US. “Congratulations to our entire Investment Team who have continued to deliver exceptional performance, with a focus on balancing today’s market environment with long-term considerations.”
“It is with great pleasure that I also congratulate Eric Propper for his unwavering dedication to our clients and professionals,” continued Markwalter. “As president and senior relationship manager, Eric combines firmwide leadership and client relationship management, and is one of the chief architects of the firm’s success.”
FWR is a leading trade publication covering news and other developing stories in North American wealth management, family office and high net worth/ultra-high net worth sectors. FWR’s awards program recognizes companies, teams and individuals within the banking and wealth management industries that the publication deems best-in-class and that “demonstrate innovation and excellence” in their respective fields.
Private Client Investment Platform
CIBC Private Wealth’s Investment Team, led by Chief Investment Officer David L. Donabedian, CFA, has been recognized once again for the excellence of their investment platform.
This is the 11th time that CIBC Private Wealth has received recognition from FWR, and the sixth for the firm’s investment excellence. In previous years, FWR has recognized CIBC Private Wealth in the following categories:
• Private Client Investment Platform, 2021, 2018, 2017
• Women in Wealth Management-Senior Equity Trader, Frances Boatwright, 2021
• Best Multi-Family Office, 2019, 2015
• Women in Wealth Management (Individual-WM Organizations), Highly Commended-
Senior Relationship Manager, Kimberly Dwyer, 2018
• Private Client Investment Platform (Highly Commended), 2016
• Leading Individual (Multi-Family Office)-CEO John S. “Jack” Markwalter, 2018, David L. Donabedian, CFA, 2016
• Multi-Family Office (Client Initiative), 2016
Leading Individual (Multi-Family Office)
Eric Propper is the president of CIBC Private Wealth, with more than 40 years of industry experience. He serves on the CIBC Private Wealth Management US Operating Committee, Asset Allocation and Multi-Manager Investment committees, as well as the CIBC U.S. Operating Committee. He is a director of CIBC Delaware Trust Company and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. Propper also serves as a senior relationship manager and has been listed in Barron’s Top Advisor’s Rankings for the past five years, while simultaneously serving as a trusted mentor who educates and nurtures rising leaders within the firm, and overseeing the CIBC Private Wealth office in Chicago, the firm’s largest office.
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Banking solutions offered by CIBC Bank USA, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. CIBC Bank USA and CIBC Private Wealth Group, LLC are both indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of CIBC. The CIBC logo is a registered trademark of CIBC, used under license. Investment Products Offered are Not FDIC-Insured, May Lose Value and are Not Bank Guaranteed.
Family Wealth Report awards are determined by a panel of judges’ review of questionnaires. The categories are focused around three main areas (1) Experts (individuals and teams); (2) Products; and (3) Services for wealth managers and clients/institutions of all sizes and types.
2022, Family Wealth Report, “Private Client Investment Platform”
The award recognizes investment platforms specializing in servicing the investment needs of the high net worth community. CIBC Private Wealth was one of seven firms shortlisted and the only recipient of this award.
2022, Family Wealth Report, “Leading Individual (MFO)”
Eric Propper, CFA, was one of five candidates shortlisted and the only recipient of this award. The award recognizes an individual working in the private client world.
2021, Family Wealth Report, “Private Client Investment Platform”
The award recognizes investment platforms specializing in servicing the investment needs of the high net worth community. CIBC Private Wealth was one of five firms shortlisted and the only recipient of this award.
2021, Family Wealth Report “Women in Wealth Management”
The award recognizes women in private banking or wealth management who are an inspiration both to clients and colleagues. Frances Boatwright was one six individuals shortlisted and the only recipient of this award.
2019, Family Wealth Report, “Best Multi-Family Office”
CIBC Private Wealth Management was one of five firms shortlisted for the “Multi-Family Office ($15 billion AuM/AuA and above)” award and was the only award recipient.
2018, Family Wealth Report, “Private Client Investment Platform”
CIBC Atlantic Trust was one of eight firms shortlisted and the only firm to receive this award. The award recognizes investment platforms specializing in servicing the investment needs of the high net worth community.
2018, Family Wealth Report, “Leading Individual (MFO)”
Jack Markwalter was one of eight candidates shortlisted and the only recipient of this award. The award recognizes an individual working in the private client world.
2017, Family Wealth Report, “Private Client Investment Platform ”
CIBC Atlantic Trust was one of five firms shortlisted and the only firm to receive this award. The award recognizes investment platforms specializing in servicing the investment needs of the high net worth community.
2016, Family Wealth Report, “Multi-Family Office (Client Initiative)”
Atlantic Trust was one of five firms shortlisted and the only firm to receive this award. The award recognizes new initiatives for clients from multi-family offices of any size or reach.
2016, Family Wealth Report, “Leading Individual (Multi-Family Office)”
David Donabedian was one of three candidates shortlisted and the only recipient of this award. The award recognizes an individual working in the private client world.
2016, Family Wealth Report, “Private Client Investment Platform”- Highly Commended
Atlantic Trust was one of five firms shortlisted for this award and the only firm to be recognized as “highly commended” in this category. The award recognizes investment platforms specializing in servicing the investment needs of the high net worth community.
2015, Family Wealth Report, “Best Multi-Family Office”
Atlantic Trust was one of seven firms shortlisted. This award recognizes multi-family offices with a genuinely national reach as determined by a panel of judges’ review of firm questionnaires.
2022, Barron’s, “Top Advisor Rankings by State”
Eric Propper placed 100 out of 120 New York advisors. Rankings are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work as reported to Barron’s in a survey.
2021, Barron’s, “Top Advisor Rankings by State”
Eric Propper placed 87 out of 120 New York advisors. Rankings are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work as reported to Barron’s in a survey.
2020, Barron’s, “Top Advisor Rankings by State”
Eric Propper placed 115 of 120 New York advisors. Rankings are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work as reported to Barron’s in a survey.
2019, Barron’s, “Top Advisor Rankings by State”
Eric Propper placed 103 of 120 New York advisors. Rankings are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work as reported to Barron’s in a survey.
2018, Barron’s, “Top Advisor Rankings by State”
Eric Propper placed 108 of 120 New York advisors. Rankings are based on assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work as reported to Barron’s in a survey.
Rankings, ratings or awards may not be representative of any specific client’s experience. Any reference to a ranking, rating or an award provides no guarantee for future performance results and is not constant over time. These awards and recognitions may name Atlantic Trust or CIBC Atlantic Trust, which is now part of CIBC Private Wealth.
