Rusty Vanneman, CFA, CMT, Joins FNBO as Chief Investment Officer

Core Insights - FNBO has appointed Vanneman as Chief Investment Officer, who aims to enhance the firm's mission of being the premier wealth management firm in the Midwest [1][2] - Vanneman brings over two decades of senior leadership experience, having previously held roles at Orion Advisor Solutions and CLS Investments, among others [1][2] - He is a High Distinction graduate of Babson College and holds multiple industry credentials, including CFA, CMT, and BFA [2] Company Overview - FNBO, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc., is one of the largest privately held banks in the US, with over 165 years of operation [4] - The bank has nearly $35 billion in assets and employs around 5,000 people, offering a range of services including personal and business banking, mortgage, payment solutions, and wealth management [4] - FNBO operates in several states, including Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming [4] Future Outlook - Vanneman will co-author FNBO's 2026 wealth and financial outlook, which is set to be released in the coming weeks [3] - He will also be available for subsequent media interviews to discuss the outlook and FNBO's strategies [3]