Eric Teal, the CIO of First Horizon, joins First Horizon Wealth Management as the Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Officer. As part of this new position, Teal will be responsible for the investment strategy. Will also oversee the portfolio management teams. Furthermore, the appointment of Teal at First Horizon indicates the company’s efforts. To enhance its wealth management leadership and ultimately benefit its clients. The company caters to a broad spectrum of clients with tailored financial planning and investment solutions. Teal joins First Horizon from Comerica, where he was the Chief Investment Officer. A key member of the wealth management leadership team. Prior to this, he was a senior investment executive at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. Additionally, he was the Chief Investment Officer at First Citizens Bank for more than ten years.
“We are pleased to have Eric join our Wealth Management leadership team. He brings proven leadership and a disciplined approach to investing. A passion for client engagement,” said Martin de Laureal, Head of Wealth Management and Private Banking for First Horizon. “As CIO, his experience will enhance our team’s strategy so clients can plan. With confidence and the realization of their long-term goals,” he added.
Strengthening Investment Leadership
Most importantly, Teal has extensive industry experience and a disciplined investment philosophy to carry over into his new role. Teal has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Studies from Rhodes College in Memphis. In addition, he has an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Memphis. Moreover, he has completed an International Economics and Trade program from the London School of Economics. The mission of First Horizon Wealth Management is to provide investment management services. Financial planning services, trust services, and private banking services that meet client needs. The firm operates as part of First Horizon Bank. Which has total assets of $83.9 billion as of December 31, 2025.
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Source: PRNewswire
