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Capitol Securities Adds Two Advisors to Sarasota Office

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Capitol Securities Management has hired Joe Malave, CFP®, and Katy Carrigan to expand its Sarasota, Florida wealth management operations.

Capitol Securities Adds Two Advisors to Sarasota Office

Capitol Securities Management has brought on Joe Malave, CFP®, as Vice President, Investments, and Katy Carrigan to its Sarasota, Florida operations, the firm announced in early November 2026. The hires signal continued growth for the wealth management firm's Gulf Coast presence.

Malave joins with more than three decades of financial services experience, a credential depth that positions him to serve clients through the firm's Optimal Wealth Management division. His role as Managing Director adds senior-level leadership to the Sarasota office.

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The dual hire reflects a broader trend among independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisory firms seeking to attract experienced, credentialed advisors as competition for wealth management talent remains intense across the industry. Certified Financial Planner designees like Malave are particularly sought after as investor demand for fiduciary-style guidance grows.

Capitol Securities Management, which operates across multiple states, has used targeted recruitment of established advisors to build out regional hubs. The Sarasota market, drawing affluent retirees and pre-retirees to Florida's west coast, represents a strategically valuable geography for wealth management firms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What role is Joe Malave taking at Capitol Securities Management?

Joe Malave, CFP®, has joined Capitol Securities Management as Vice President, Investments and Managing Director within the Optimal Wealth Management division in Sarasota, Florida.

Q.How much experience does Joe Malave have in financial services?

Joe Malave brings more than 30 years of financial services experience to his new role at Capitol Securities Management.

Q.Where is Capitol Securities Management's new hire announcement based?

The announcement is based in Sarasota, Florida, where both Joe Malave and Katy Carrigan are joining the firm's local operations.

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