Perigon Wealth Management, LLC (“Perigon”), a rapidly growing independent wealth management firm with offices across the country and approximately $8.2 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2024¹, welcomed three key hires to support the firm’s continued expansion through organic growth and acquisitions.

“A decade ago, Perigon had two locations and less than $150 million in assets under management,” said CEO Arthur Ambarik. “We’re now at nearly 20 locations and approximately $8.2 billion. This kind of growth needs additional executive and operational expertise to capitalize on new opportunities, and we’re thrilled to have attracted such incredible talent to our team.”

David Scarpello, Chief Financial Officer
David Scarpello joins as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chuck Pinson-Rose, who will continue to support the firm on special projects as the Managing Director, Finance and Investment, help ensure a smooth executive transition and dedicate more time to his role as an investment advisor.

“David has more than 30 years of experience supporting a range of forward-looking financial services institutions and wealth management firms, and I look forward to working closely with him as we execute the next phase of our growth strategy,” said Ambarik.

Most recently, Scarpello served as the CFO of Pathstone, a private equity-backed family office and advisory firm for ultra-high-net-worth clients, where he led end-to-end M&A support, financial and accounting practices and strategic financial planning efforts. He has held CFO roles at several financial services and fintech providers, as well as other executive roles.

Scarpello said, “I’ve watched Perigon’s rise from afar and have been incredibly impressed with Art, Chuck and the entire executive team’s approach to the market. I look forward to working to build upon the incredible foundation as we continue to execute into the future.”

Chuck Pinson-Rose, CFA^®, has been with Perigon since 2015 and served as its CFO during its rapid expansion. He has been pivotal in developing a dynamic and scalable financial infrastructure for the firm and will continue to lend his expertise to move the firm forward.

The firm also announced it has added two new positions to support the continued strategic expansion of services and M&A activity.

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Brian McGunnigle, Director of Operations
McGunnigle joins Perigon from the Mather Group and brings 25 years of industry experience, having spent the prior 16 years leading operations teams, technology evaluations and implementations, and M&A integrations. McGunnigle will report to Chief Investment Officer Rafia Hasan.

Debra Dunham, Director of Transitions and Integrations
Dunham most recently led and managed integrations for The Colony Group, a wealth management firm based in Boston. She has held several management roles in financial services firms and is active in her local community. She will report to the Head of Advisor Success and Integration Maria Daley.

Perigon is an advisor-led firm that has added teams and offices across six major markets since December 2021. In January, the firm welcomed Constellation Wealth Capital as a strategic investor. Perigon was named one of RIA Channel’s 2022 Top 50 Wealth Managers by Growth in Assets and included on the 2022 Forbes Top RIA list.² In September 2022, the firm announced a merger with PM Wealth Management LLC, and formed a strategic alliance with Prager Metis CPAs LLC, a tax advisory firm. In November 2022, Perigon announced it acquired Nauset Wealth Management LLC, and expanded its Atlanta office.

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Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, is thrilled to announce an extraordinary triple win at the 2024 Pay360 Awards in London. These highly respected accolades recognize outstanding contributions to the payments industry, and Thunes is proud to be recognized across three major categories:

• Best B2B Payments Programme
• Leading Financial Services or Payments Organisation
• Best International Payments, Remittance or Use of FX

This achievement highlights Thunes’ unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in financial services, solidifying our role as a key player in reshaping global payments. The recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team and all Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network that enable us to move money around the world, with unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection, and cost efficiencies.

Mathieu Limousi, Chief Marketing Officer at Thunes, commented: “We are incredibly honored to receive these awards, which acknowledge our efforts to continuously expand and deepen our proprietary Direct Global Network, which serves Financial Institutions, Super Apps, Fintech Innovators, Gig Economy Giants and Money Transmitters worldwide. This win reaffirms our belief that the future of payments lies in breaking the barriers of payment interoperability, and we remain committed to driving the industry forward.”

The Pay360 Awards, organized by The Payments Association, is one of the industry’s most anticipated events, celebrating innovation and success within the payments sector. Thunes’ victories across multiple categories highlight its leadership and impact in driving forward-thinking solutions for global payments.

Chloé Mayenobe, President and COO at Thunes, added: “As we celebrate this exciting milestone, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our exceptional team of Thunesters and all Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network whose passion and collaboration made this achievement possible. Together, we are building the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world.”

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A new phenomenon in 2024 is taking digital payments to the next level – biometric facial and fingerprint verification. Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC) – a division of the OneTwenty Group – decided to analyze this technology in September 2024 and found it was reshaping how people make payments, especially at regulated online casinos.

“This is without a doubt a next-generation experience. With a simple glance or touch, players can easily verify their identity when making deposits and withdrawals. This magnifies convenience for players by eliminating cumbersome steps and long waiting periods – truly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Miranda Raaff, Head of iGaming Information at MDC.

“We’ve seen a shift in how players choose to make deposits as low as $1. With the demand for faster, more secure transactions growing worldwide, biometric payments have become a game-changer, banishing the need for passwords and PINs, and setting a new standard across the global online casino space. And this could not have come at a more prudent time, when Halloween (#1 October 2024) is around the corner.”

While speed and convenience are crucial, the security of digital payments cannot be overstated. The ecosystem is built on cutting-edge mechanics that ensure financial information is protected with the highest standards of security. Advanced military encryption methods, multi-factor authentication, and blockchain technology ensure that transactions are not only fast but also safe from potential cyber threats.

“The technology that powers this payment solution is nothing short of remarkable. Blockchain particularly adds an extra layer of protection which makes it nearly impossible for transactions to be altered or tampered with. Players can now make secure transactions in seconds without worrying about remembering passwords. It’s the future of digital payments, and it’s happening right now before our eyes,” said Raaff.

As the digital payment ecosystem continues to evolve, MDC emphasized that regulated online casinos were embracing it with open arms.

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