The addition strengthens Verdence's growing presence in Southwest Florida

Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC (“Verdence”), a Maryland-based private wealth advisory and multi-family office serving individuals, families, executives and business owners, announced today that Craig Rauser, CFP®, has joined the firm's Naples, Florida office as Director, Private Wealth Advisor.

Rauser joins Verdence from Fidelity, bringing nearly two decades of experience in financial services.

At Verdence, he will serve as a private wealth advisor for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, helping clients make informed financial decisions through major life events and transitions. Rauser was drawn to Verdence's collaborative culture and resources available to support both advisors and clients.

“Our goal is to give advisors the people and resources they need to serve clients well,” said Leo Kelly, Founder, CEO and Partner at Verdence. “Craig has built long-term relationships and helped clients through significant financial decisions and life changes. His approach fits Verdence, and we’re excited to have him on our Naples team.”

“My work has always centered on helping clients make thoughtful decisions during periods of change,” said Rauser. “Verdence gives me access to a broader team and resources that can support advice across investment management, financial planning and other areas of a client’s financial life. That was an important part of my decision to join the firm.”

Rauser's arrival underscores Verdence's expanding presence in Southwest Florida and its ongoing investment in client-first advisors who provide sophisticated, highly-personalized financial advice.

More information on Verdence Capital Advisors can be found here: https://verdence.com/

About Verdence Capital Advisors
Verdence Capital Advisors (“Verdence”) is a private wealth advisory and multi-family office headquartered in Hunt Valley, Md. with additional locations in Alexandria, Va., Concord, Mass., Naples, Fla., and New York, NY. Verdence is committed to the principle that advice should be transparent, customized and given without bias; true independence is one of the guiding principles of Verdence. Verdence had approximately $5 billion in assets under management as of August 31, 2026. For more information, please visit www.verdence.com.

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