ROBERTSON STEPHENS APPOINTS ESTA STECHER AS BOARD ADVISOR

February 12, 2025 at 13:00 PM EST

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Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC (“Robertson Stephens”), today announced the appointment of Esta Stecher as Board Advisor on its Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of experience in banking, legal, and investment advisory services, Ms. Stecher has held leadership roles at prominent financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, where she served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President for over a decade and as Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs Bank USA from 2011 to 2016.

Ms. Stecher’s appointment follows Robertson Stephens’ ongoing expansion, having recently concluded 2024 with $7.1 billion in advisory assets under management, which reflects 45% year-over-year growth.

“As a fellow Goldman alum, there are few people whose counsel we seek and trust as we do Esta’s,” said Gaurav Bhandari, Board Chairman of Robertson Stephens and Managing Partner of Long Arc Capital. “She has a sterling reputation as an advisor and board member, and we are excited she will be supporting us as we strengthen Robertson Stephens' position in the wealth management industry.”

"With three decades of experience and a proven track record in the industry, Esta is an invaluable addition to our board," said Raj Bhattacharyya, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Robertson Stephens. "We are eager to leverage her deep expertise and strong ethical standards as Board Advisor and look forward to her significant role in driving our continued growth and success."

Ms. Stecher is a long-tenured global financial services executive who has had extensive experience in the banking and investment banking businesses and with tax, legal, finance, internal audit, compensation, and governance matters.

Over her 28+ years at Goldman Sachs, Ms. Stecher has had the opportunity to lead a wide variety of disciplines. In 1994, Ms. Stecher joined Goldman Sachs as the firm’s Tax Director. She became a partner that year and later served as General Counsel, Executive Vice President, and CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank USA. She also had experience leading teams across the globe, including in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. She also worked closely with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors for many years, and she has chaired or otherwise been a member of several significant Goldman Sachs subsidiary and affiliate boards, including Goldman Sachs Bank USA.

“I’m excited to support the firm’s mission of transforming wealth management through a fiduciary approach that prioritizes clients’ interests,” Ms. Stecher said. “The firm is home to some of the industry’s brightest minds, all focused on building enduring relationships and long-term wealth for their clients. I’m proud to support these values and help drive growth.”

Ms. Stecher currently sits on the boards of Jackson Financial Inc., Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the University of Minnesota Foundation, and chairs the Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management and the Ayco Charitable Foundation. She is also currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbia Investment Management Company.

About Robertson Stephens

Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC is an independent SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission. Its mission is to transform the wealth management experience by delivering institutional-quality investment solutions, comprehensive wealth planning, and intelligent digital solutions all within a fiduciary relationship where the client is our highest priority. Robertson Stephens AUM is as of December 2024. For more information about Robertson Stephens, please visit: https://www.rscapital.com.