Professional Capital Services issued the following announcement on March 19.

Professional Capital Services, LLC (PCS ) announced today the hiring of Scott Billups as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Billups will help set strategic direction as well as oversee financial planning, analysis and human resources for the firm.

"Scott is a well-respected leader in the industry, with the experience we need to continue fueling growth," said Mark Klein, CEO of PCS. "We will immediately benefit from his expertise and vision as we work to build an even better experience for the advisors we serve—and their clients."

Billups brings with him more than 20 years of experience in key financial and management roles at a wide variety of companies, including NBC Universal and GE Aviation. Prior to joining PCS, Billups acted as CFO at FTJ FundChoice, an asset management platform that serves as an advisor's back office and provides tools for advisors to efficiently manage accounts for clients. In that role, he helped lead business development and strategy to maximize enterprise value.

"I understand how a firm like PCS needs to operate both financially and strategically to continue, and improve upon, the growth trajectory they've experienced through most of their history," said Billups. "And I really enjoy helping advisors build their brand and maximize their practice to reach more clients. PCS has the right mix of product, technology and services to help them be even more effective than they already are."

Billups earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, from Miami University and his M.B.A from California State University, Los Angeles.

PCS is an independent provider of retirement services for advisors who want to generate stronger plan outcomes for clients. The company offers front-end business development tools, easy-to-use technology and analytics to help advisors personalize and integrate plans as part of their broader wealth management offering.

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