VeraBank Welcomes Senior Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor to Austin Branch
May 31, 2023
Austin, TX – VeraBank is pleased to welcome Ronnie Powell, CFP®, to its Wealth Management team. Ronnie will serve as Senior Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor and will office at the downtown Austin location.
“We are excited to welcome Ronnie to the Austin team,” said VeraBank President and CEO Brad Tidwell. “Ronnie has significant experience working in financial institutions and wealth management, and his extensive knowledge in investment management will serve our clients well.” In his new role, Ronnie will focus on strategic investment planning, retirement income planning, liability management, and comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals, families, and business owners.
“Ronnie excels at building meaningful, trusted client relationships, founded on his deep understanding of each client’s unique needs and beliefs,” said Toby Fails, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Director. “He’s passionate about his work and is creative in devising a vision and strategy for each client he serves while connecting them to resources that aid in their financial goals. His commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals aligns perfectly with our values.”
Ronnie has been in wealth management for 28 years and most recently served as Austin Region President with Northern Trust and Sr. Wealth Advisor with Wells Fargo Private Bank. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ meaning he is a type of financial advisor who possesses one of the most rigorous certifications for financial planning knowledge. CFPs must have several years of experience related to financial planning, pass the CFP exam, and adhere to a strict ethical standard as set by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
Outside of work, Ronnie enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathy, and their three children (all boys). He has also served on the board of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum and the Eanes Education Foundation.
Ronnie can be reached at rpowell@verabank.com or (512) 222-0140 ext. 7733.
About VeraBank
VeraBank is a privately owned community bank that serves 19 counties in East, Central and Southeast Texas with close to 525 employees, a network of 40 conveniently located branches, $4.4 billion in assets, and trust assets under management of approximately $995 million. Since 1930, VeraBank has remained committed to genuine banking, providing excellent personal service with the latest in banking technology. Visit us online at verabank.com. Member FDIC.