Maria Holmes tapped as new head of asset management and trust at BBVA Compass

HOUSTON, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA Compass announced today that it has tapped Maria Holmes as its new head of asset management and trust. Holmes will also lead the registered investment adviser program for BBVA Securities Inc.

A native of Chicago, Holmes has more than 14 years' experience leading investment, insurance and advisory services activities. She joins the bank from Santander, where she served as national sales director for its U.S. securities business. Before Santander, Holmes held leadership positions at Citi and Fifth Third Bank, where she directed high-performing wealth management teams and programs.  

"We were attracted to Maria's successful track record of developing and executing programs focused on client needs," said Eddie Castaneda, head of Global Wealth for BBVA Compass. "She will make an immediate contribution as a member of the bank's leadership team."  

Holmes joins BBVA Compass' Global Wealth unit and will lead the teams responsible for trading activities and investment operations, risk management and product development. She will be based in Houston.

Holmes inherits an investment platform that helps clients build, protect and share wealth via dedicated portfolio management, tax efficient trading, and an in-house fixed income team and trust system.

BBVA Securities Inc. head Bruce Hagemann said Holmes is expected to help push the bank's registered investment adviser program forward.

"Our eye is on innovation for every aspect of our business," said Hagemann. "That's why Maria's here — she has a proven ability to transform and lead."

Holmes earned a bachelor's degree from National Louis University, and earned a master's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business.

About BBVA Group
BBVA Compass is a subsidiary of BBVA Compass Bancshares Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BBVA BBVA BBVA. BBVA is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a solid position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico and has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt region of the United States. Its diversified business is geared toward high-growth markets and relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices. The Group is present in the main sustainability indexes. More information about the BBVA Group can be found at www.bbva.com.

About BBVA Compass
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 673 branches, including 342 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 77 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and recently earned the top ranking with customers in American Banker's 2014 annual reputation survey of the top 25 largest U.S. retail banks. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com. 

Editor's Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank.

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