Jonathan Thomas joins Motley Fool Asset Management as CMO

Motley Fool Asset Management, based in Alexandria, VA, appointed Jonathan Thomas as Chief Marketing Officer to lead all marketing strategies. According to a release, he brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to Motley Fool Asset Management, an actively managed investment firm with proprietary ETFs and $1.3 Billion in assets under management,

In his new role, he will oversee the creation and growth of all marketing strategies for Motley Fool Asset Management, invigorating the uniquely “Foolish” ETFs. His extensive background includes leadership roles at prominent institutions such as Janus Henderson, LPL, Edelman Financial Services, AIG, Smith Barney, KBS Capital Markets Group and Dimensional Fund Advisors.

According to a release, “Jonathan’s experience in storytelling and omnichannel marketing has consistently enhanced customer engagement across the industry … and, he will collaborate with departmental leaders, the investment team, and his marketing team to inform and educate investors and advisors about the Company’s diverse range of active and passive index ETFs.”