News & Announcements

07.02.2026

Appleton Partners Welcomes Robert A. Krantz to Its Board of Advisors

Appleton Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce that Robert Krantz has been named to the firm’s Board of Advisors. Bob currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Marketing and Distribution Strategy, working alongside the executive committee in the day-to-day management and strategic planning of the firm.

Since joining Appleton in 2018, Bob has been a steady leader and a significant contributor to the firm’s growth, leading the reorganization of its marketing approach and partnering closely with business units throughout the strategic planning process. Prior to Appleton, he served as Head of Marketing and Distribution Strategy at Loomis, Sayles & Company and as Executive Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Natixis Investment Managers. He holds an MBA from New York University and a B.A. from Tufts University.

Bob continues to serve as Chief Operating Officer, and in his new role as a member of the Board of Advisors he will help guide the firm’s continued direction and growth. Appleton Partners is grateful for his ongoing partnership and looks forward to his contributions in this additional capacity.

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