Our Family of Companies
western & southern financial group logo
western & southern life logo
columbus life logo
eagle realty group logo
Fabric by Gerber Life
fort washington logo
gerber life logo
integrity life logo
lafayette life logo
national integrity life logo
touchstone investments logo
w&s financial group distributors logo

Fort Washington Expands Business Development Team

Western & Southern Financial Group •
handshake in conference room
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) announced that Jeff Pettiford has joined the firm as vice president, business development officer. Pettiford joined the firm on May 11 and reports to Marty Flesher, managing director, business development and relationship management. Pettiford will be responsible for institutional business development throughout the Midwest.

“Jeff is an excellent addition to our team and will bring great value to our clients,” said Flesher. “Jeff’s experience and knowledge will enhance the business development efforts of our team, and we look forward to many meaningful contributions to the firm and our clients.” 

Pettiford brings over 20 years of institutional business development and relationship management experience to Fort Washington. He has worked with both the private and public markets and also with a broad range of asset classes, including alternatives, equities and fixed income. Pettiford was most recently with Window Rock Capital Partners in Chicago. Prior to that, he worked at William Blair & Company, PNC Capital Advisors/Allegiant Asset Management, and Bank of New York/Instinet.

Pettiford earned his BA in Marketing with a minor in Psychology from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. He is based in Chicago.