(Seattle, WA) — February 10, 2026 — Bernstein Private Wealth Management (Bernstein), a unit of AllianceBernstein L.P. (NYSE: AB), today announced that Troy Niehaus has been named Managing Director of the firm’s Seattle office, where he will lead the continued growth and expansion of Bernstein’s presence in the Pacific Northeast, while deepening its engagement in the local community.
Niehaus will oversee the Seattle office’s strategic direction, advisor development, and client experience, continuing to serve high-net-worth and ultrahigh-net-worth individuals and families. He will also play a key role in expanding Bernstein’s footprint across the region by strengthening relationships with local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community organizations.
“Seattle is rapidly becoming a leading market for wealth and innovation, said Rick Meyers, Head of Client and Advisory Services at Bernstein. “Troy has been a trusted partner to families and business owners in the region, guiding them through sophisticated wealth planning. With his leadership, deep client relationships, and commitment to the community, he is the ideal person to lead our next phase of growth in this market. His well-deserved promotion reflects our long-term strategy of investing in talent across our organization.”
Niehaus joined Bernstein as a wealth advisor and has nearly 10 years of experience advising clients on complex wealth management opportunities and challenges that come with meaningful wealth, including pre-transaction planning and multigenerational wealth transfer. Prior to joining Bernstein, he served as Director of Acquisitions and Client Engagement at Intellectual Ventures, where he led client engagements and sourced intellectual property investments to generate returns for the firm’s investors. Niehaus is a retired U.S. Air Force officer with over 20 years of service.
Niehaus has lived in the Washington area over two decades. He holds a BS degree in Russian area studies from the United States Air Force Academy, and an MS in management from the University of Colorado.
Niehaus succeeds John Patnaude, who has led the Seattle office over a decade, making significant contributions to its growth and culture. As part of a five-year succession plan, Patnaude will remain at the firm to ensure a smooth transition, support select client relationships and provide guidance to colleagues.
Bernstein has maintained a presence in Seattle for 25 years and continues to invest in talent and resources to meet the growing demand for comprehensive wealth management services in the region. The Seattle office is staffed with seasoned wealth management professionals, including Ashley Velategui, Head of Wealth Strategies and a member of the firm’s national senior executive leadership team. As of December 31, 2025, Bernstein manages $156 billion in assets under management.
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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 $867 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. For additional information, visit Bernstein.com.