Focus Financial Partners Inc. announced that Michael Nathanson, President of Focus, has been appointed the Company?s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dan Glaser, Chairman of Focus? Board of Directors and Operating Partner at Focus?

majority investment partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (?CD&R?), who had been serving as Interim CEO, has been named Executive Chairman. These pivotal leadership appointments represent an important pillar of Focus? continued evolution as a firm.

Moreover, they underscore Focus? unwavering commitment to delivering innovative solutions for clients and advisors while unlocking strategic growth opportunities for the firm. In his new role, Mr. Nathanson, a highly respected and experienced strategic leader in the wealth management industry, will continue his long track record of building strong, innovative, growth-oriented organizations that operate at the forefront of the fiduciary wealth management segment.

As Focus? CEO, he will lead the design and execution of the firm?s ongoing strategic priorities, including fostering greater collaboration across the Focus partnership to facilitate the development of best-in-class capabilities and services. Mr. Nathanson also remains CEO of The Colony Group, one of Focus?

largest operating businesses. Mr. Glaser?s more than 40 years of financial services experience and proven history of operational excellence, including as CEO of Marsh McLennan, allow him to provide highly valued guidance to both the Board and Mr. Nathanson, building on the firm?s momentum and further enhancing capabilities across the Focus partnership. With these new appointments, Focus further strengthens its reputation as a global leader in wealth management and related financial services as well as its ability to better serve clients?

and advisors? complex needs.