Top program managers

Unnerving as this COVID-19 year has been, the massive shift to virtual business has propelled planners to work even more efficiently with clients.

Which bank wealth management execs are at the top of their game, and how are they coping in the age of coronavirus?

It's been a tough year for bank wealth management, but these bosses kept their advisors on track and boosted business along the way.

Here we present the program managers who topped the list in each metric used to determine the main Top 25 ranking.

"Being a program manager allows me the opportunity to be the player/coach and the time to help others get better at what they do,” says Pinnacle Bank's Gary Collier.

Straight from the horses' mouths: the biggest management challenges and business objectives from the Top 25 Program Managers.

Given current market forces — the commoditization of advice being just one — you may be facing elimination if you continue business as usual. Here's a guide to getting on the right track.