Capitol Securities Adds Two Advisors to Sarasota Office
Capitol Securities Management expands its Sarasota team with two new hires, including a CFP with over three decades of industry experience.
Capitol Securities Management has brought on Joe Malave, CFP®, as Vice President of Investments, and Katy Carrigan to its Sarasota, Florida operations, the firm announced in early November 2026. The additions signal continued growth for the independent broker-dealer's wealth management division.
Malave joins with more than 30 years of financial services experience and will operate under the Optimal Wealth Management banner within Capitol Securities. His CFP designation reflects a credential that requires rigorous examination, ongoing education, and adherence to fiduciary standards.
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Carrigan's role and background were not detailed in the announcement, though her hire alongside a senior investment executive suggests the firm is building out both advisory and support capacity in the Florida market. Sarasota has increasingly attracted wealth management firms seeking to serve the region's growing base of retirees and high-net-worth residents.
Capitol Securities Management positions itself as a platform for independent financial advisors, providing compliance, technology, and operational infrastructure. Recruiting experienced advisors such as Malave is a common growth strategy for independent broker-dealers competing for talent against wirehouse firms.
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