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Bernstein Private Wealth Management Elevates New Leadership in Houston with Dual Appointments After Record Growth

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AllianceBernstein's (NYSE: AB) Bernstein Private Wealth Management unit announced key leadership changes in its Houston office, appointing Stephen Lewis as Senior National Director, Co-Head of Houston office and Head of National Client Experience, alongside Adam Geist as Managing Director and Co-Head.

Lewis, with 24 years of financial services experience and one of the Houston office's original founders in 2002, will oversee firmwide client experience initiatives while partnering with Geist on various strategic initiatives. Geist, bringing over 20 years of experience, joined Bernstein in 2021 and will lead the wealth advisor team serving high-net-worth clients.

The appointments come as Houston emerges as a leading market for wealth and innovation. Bernstein currently manages $144 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025.

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB)—la divisione Bernstein Private Wealth Management—ha comunicato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership del suo ufficio di Houston, nominando Stephen Lewis Senior National Director, Co-Head dell'ufficio di Houston e Head of National Client Experience, e Adam Geist Managing Director e Co-Head.

Lewis, con 24 anni di esperienza nei servizi finanziari e tra i fondatori originali dell'ufficio di Houston nel 2002, supervisionerà le iniziative di experience per i clienti a livello aziendale e collaborerà con Geist su varie iniziative strategiche. Geist, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza, è entrato in Bernstein nel 2021 e guiderà il team di consulenti patrimoniali dedicato ai clienti high-net-worth.

Le nomine arrivano mentre Houston si afferma come mercato di riferimento per ricchezza e innovazione. Bernstein gestisce attualmente $144 billion di asset al 30 giugno 2025.

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB), a través de su unidad Bernstein Private Wealth Management, anunció cambios clave en el liderazgo de su oficina en Houston, nombrando a Stephen Lewis Senior National Director, Co-Head de la oficina de Houston y Head of National Client Experience, junto a Adam Geist como Managing Director y Co-Head.

Lewis, con 24 años de experiencia en servicios financieros y uno de los fundadores originales de la oficina de Houston en 2002, supervisará las iniciativas de experiencia de cliente a nivel de la firma y colaborará con Geist en diversas iniciativas estratégicas. Geist, con más de 20 años de experiencia, se incorporó a Bernstein en 2021 y liderará el equipo de asesores patrimoniales que atiende a clientes de alto patrimonio.

Los nombramientos se producen en un momento en que Houston se posiciona como un mercado destacado para la riqueza y la innovación. Bernstein gestiona actualmente $144 billion en activos a 30 de junio de 2025.

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AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB), via sa division Bernstein Private Wealth Management, a annoncé des changements importants dans la direction de son bureau de Houston, nommant Stephen Lewis Senior National Director, Co-Head du bureau de Houston et Head of National Client Experience, aux côtés de Adam Geist en tant que Managing Director et Co-Head.

Lewis, l'un des fondateurs initiaux du bureau de Houston en 2002, possède 24 ans d'expérience dans les services financiers et supervisera les initiatives d'expérience client au niveau de la firme tout en collaborant avec Geist sur diverses initiatives stratégiques. Geist, fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience, a rejoint Bernstein en 2021 et dirigera l'équipe de conseillers en patrimoine au service des clients fortunés.

Ces nominations interviennent alors que Houston s'affirme comme un marché de premier plan pour la richesse et l'innovation. Bernstein gère actuellement $144 billion d'actifs au 30 juin 2025.

AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB)s Bernstein Private Wealth Management-Einheit hat personelle Veränderungen in ihrem Büro in Houston bekanntgegeben: Stephen Lewis wird Senior National Director, Co-Head des Houston-Büros und Head of National Client Experience, neben Adam Geist, der als Managing Director und Co-Head berufen wurde.

Lewis, einer der ursprünglichen Gründer des Houston-Büros im Jahr 2002, verfügt über 24 Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzdienstleistungsbereich und wird unternehmensweite Maßnahmen zur Kundenerfahrung leiten und gemeinsam mit Geist verschiedene strategische Initiativen vorantreiben. Geist, mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung, kam 2021 zu Bernstein und wird das Beraterteam für vermögende Kunden führen.

Die Ernennungen erfolgen, während sich Houston als führender Markt für Vermögen und Innovation etabliert. Bernstein verwaltet derzeit $144 billion an Vermögenswerten zum 30. Juni 2025.

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  • Strategic leadership strengthening in one of their fastest-growing offices
  • Appointment of experienced leaders with combined 44+ years of financial industry expertise
  • Strong assets under management of $144 billion as of June 2025
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- Firm Names Stephen Lewis and Adam Geist Co-Heads of local office -

HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Private Wealth Management (), a unit of AllianceBernstein L.P. (NYSE: AB), today announced two key leadership promotions in its Houston office: Stephen Lewis has been named Senior National Director, Co-Head of the Houston office and Head of National Client Experience, and Adam Geist has been named Managing Director and Co-Head of the Houston office. Their appointments reinforce the firm's commitment to top leadership in a strategically important market.

"Houston continues to emerge as one of the leading markets for wealth and innovation," said Adam Sansiveri, Regional Senior Managing Director at Bernstein. "By elevating leaders like Adam alongside our most seasoned talent like Steve, we are meeting the incredible growth we've achieved in Houston with the innovative and proven leadership it will take to ensure that Bernstein continues to be the wealth management firm of choice in the region. Steve and Adam represent the best of Bernstein with their deep industry knowledge, experience and unwavering commitment to success. Their leadership and well-deserved promotions reflect our long-term strategy of investing in talent and building a leadership team that can meet the evolving needs of wealthy individuals, families and institutions locally and nationally."

Lewis is a seasoned leader with 24 years of financial services experience. He began his career at Bernstein in 2002 as one of the original founders of the Houston office. As a Senior National Director, he will continue to be responsible for firmwide client experience initiatives. In addition, he will take on leadership in Houston partnering with Geist on advisor mentoring, community engagement, culture, business strategy and growth initiatives. Prior to joining Bernstein, he spent seven years on the Global Sales team at GATX. Lewis earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University as well as performing as an adjunct professor.

Lewis added, "Having been part of the Houston market for more than two decades—including helping to launch this office—I've seen firsthand how our clients have built their wealth and how that wealth creates both opportunity and complexity. In my new role, I look forward to continuing to enhance our clients' experience, expanding our already prominent position in the marketplace and helping to drive the strategy of our business forward."

Geist brings over 20 years of experience to his new leadership role. As Managing Director, he will spearhead the team of wealth advisors serving high-net-worth and ultrahigh-net-worth clients, help lead business strategy and drive the firm's growth in Houston. Geist joined Bernstein in 2021 as a Wealth Advisor and quickly earned the designation of Principal. Before that, he served in both advisory and leadership roles at leading financial services firms, including Goldman Sachs, City National Bank, and Brown Brothers Harriman. He began his career at Bank of America as an analyst. Geist earned a Bachelor of Science from Washington and Lee University and holds an MBA from Owen Graduate School of Management.

Geist commented, "I am energized by the incredible growth and entrepreneurial spirit that defines Houston. It is an honor to lead one of Bernstein's most successful and fastest-growing offices in the country. This success has been built by our incredibly talented wealth advisors in Houston with an unwavering commitment to serving clients, and I look forward to leading the team as we continue to serve as the trusted partner for families navigating complex wealth decisions."

Bernstein has $144 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025.

About Bernstein Private Wealth Management

Bernstein Private Wealth Management advises ultrahigh- and high-net-worth clients on planning for—and living with—the complexities that come with significant wealth. Bernstein is distinguished among major wealth managers by its expertise in navigating life's transitions through a holistic approach. A flexible process—paired with innovative research, sophisticated modeling, and cutting-edge investment solutions—also set Bernstein apart. Headquartered in Nashville, TN, Bernstein is a business unit of AllianceBernstein, which ranks among the largest investment managers in the world, with offices in major world markets across 26 countries and jurisdictions and over $829 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. For additional information, visit .

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FAQ

Who are the new co-heads of Bernstein's Houston office in 2025?

Stephen Lewis was appointed as Senior National Director and Co-Head, while Adam Geist was named Managing Director and Co-Head of the Houston office.

What is Bernstein's (AB) total assets under management as of June 2025?

Bernstein has $144 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025.

What is Stephen Lewis's experience at Bernstein Private Wealth Management?

Stephen Lewis has 24 years of financial services experience and was one of the original founders of Bernstein's Houston office in 2002.

What is Adam Geist's background before joining Bernstein?

Before joining Bernstein in 2021, Geist held advisory and leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, City National Bank, and Brown Brothers Harriman. He began his career at Bank of America.

Why did Bernstein make these leadership appointments in Houston?

The appointments were made to support Houston's emergence as a leading market for wealth and innovation, and to meet the office's incredible growth with innovative and proven leadership.
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