Civic Financial moves from Northwestern Mutual to Civic Financial with $1B in assets
Boston, MA
Summary
A Boston Northwestern Mutual team led by Scott DeSantis broke away to launch its own RIA, Civic Financial, with about $1 billion in client assets, choosing Altruist as custodian and technology platform; co-owners include president Grant Parisi and partner Daniel Monaghan.
Sources
3| | Civic Financial Selects Altruist as Exclusive Custodian and Wealth Management Platform · July 22, 2026 |
| | Altruist secures exclusive partnership with $1B breakaway advisory firm in Boston · July 23, 2026 |
| | $1bn Northwestern Mutual team launches RIA with Altruist's support · July 23, 2026 |
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