Bernstein Expands Detroit Presence with Three Wealth Advisors

― Local team provides Southeast Michigan clients with greater access to tailored wealth management guidance amid a shifting economic landscape ―

[Detroit, MI] [Birmingham, MI]—October 13, 2026—Bernstein Private Wealth Management (Bernstein), a unit of AllianceBernstein L.P. (NYSE: AB), today announced the expansion of its Detroit presence with the addition of Daniel Weisman and Cody Riggs. They join Alex Darden locally, while Chicago-based wealth advisor Matthew McLaughlin will continue serving clients in the market. Matthew McCarthy, Managing Director of Bernstein’s Chicago and Detroit offices, will oversee business development and advisor recruiting in the region.

“We’re excited to grow Bernstein’s footprint in Detroit, reflecting our continued investment in select growth markets and commitment to individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations across Michigan,” said Rick Meyers, Executive Managing Director, Head of Client and Advisory. “With Alex, Dan, and Cody on the ground, we can deepen our local presence and help clients plan confidently for what comes next.”

The Detroit-based advisor team will serve high-net-worth and ultrahigh-net-worth individuals and families across Southeast Michigan, helping them address complex planning needs, including investment management, tax-efficient strategies, estate planning, philanthropy, and multigenerational wealth transfer. The team will draw on AllianceBernstein’s global investment platform and Bernstein’s nationwide network to deliver guidance tailored to each client’s goals.

McCarthy added, “For more than 30 years, we’ve built relationships in Detroit by combining global resources with local perspective and trust. Michigan has a strong community of entrepreneurs, executives, and philanthropic leaders. With Dan and Cody joining Alex, we can provide more direct access to the capabilities and long-term guidance clients need close to home.”

Weisman, a Principal and Lead Advisor Specialist – Entertainment, who recently relocated to Detroit from Nashville, brings 10 years of financial services experience and an unconventional path to wealth management. Before joining Bernstein in 2016, he spent more than a decade advising artists, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals in the music industry, most recently as an executive artist manager at Roc Nation. That experience shaped his approach to clients whose wealth, careers, and businesses are closely connected. He also co-founded a luxury shoe brand that was acquired by Lion Capital, invested in early-stage unicorns like Dollar Shave Club, Liquid Death and AG1, and produced a feature starring Jennifer Lopez, directed by Bill Condon. Weisman earned a BA in African American studies and journalism from Emory University.

Riggs is a Wealth Advisor with five years of experience in Bernstein’s Houston office, where he advises athletes and entertainers, business owners, and multigenerational families on investment strategy, planning, and long-term financial decisions. Before joining Bernstein, he played professional football with the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers after competing at the University of Florida and the University of Notre Dame. A dedicated Big Brother, Riggs serves on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston and recently relocated to Bernstein’s Detroit office.

Darden is a Vice President and Wealth Advisor who has spent the past five years building his practice and serving nonprofits, foundations, business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives across Detroit and Chicago. He earned a degree in business economics from the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business, where he played Division I baseball. Darden serves on the board of Leaders for Kids, an advisory board of the Children’s Foundation of Michigan, and is an avid runner preparing to complete his seventh marathon in Berlin this fall.

Bernstein manages $169 billion in assets under management as of August 31, 2026.