As Northern Trust celebrated 25 years in Houston, the firm added five new team members to its wealth management team there. The additions of Brian J. Thomas, Martha Voss, Chad N. Lyons, John T. Jacobi and J. Adam Brennen demonstrate the firm’s continued commitment to this important market for growth.

Voss is senior vice president and senior lender and banking practice leader. In this role, she is responsible for growing the lending and depository practice in both Houston and Austin. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Voss held a variety of management positions for more than 33 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank and its predecessors.

Thomas, CFA is a senior wealth strategist. In this role, he works with individuals and families to identify how Northern Trust’s investment and wealth management capabilities can help achieve their overall financial goals. Thomas brings more than 15 years of investment experience. Prior to joining Northern Trust, he spent nearly 14 years with JPMorgan in San Francisco, St. Louis, Chicago and most recently, as managing director of JPMorgan Private Bank in Houston.

Lyons is vice president and banking relationship advisor. In this capacity, he coordinates a team of seasoned professionals to meet the financial and lending needs of wealthy individuals, families and corporations. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Lyons was in oil and gas banking at Scotiabank where he primarily worked with both investment grade and non-investment grade corporate oil and gas customers providing them with a variety of lending solutions.

Jacobi, CFA is vice president and portfolio manager. In this role, Jacobi is responsible for working with affluent clients to design and implement customized investment strategies and asset allocation policies. He has over 8 years of investment management experience, with a focus on fundamental and quantitative investing, asset allocation, equity and fixed income securities. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Jacobi was vice president and portfolio manager at Capital One Asset Management.

Brennen, CFP, CPWA, CWS is vice president and senior client advisor. In this role, Brennen collaborates with wealthy individuals and their families in comprehensive wealth planning that includes investment management, trust and asset servicing and multi-generational advisory practices. Prior to joining Northern Trust, he spent more than 10 years working at Amegy Bank.

“Northern Trust is proud to celebrate 25 years in Houston. We have grown by serving the local community in which we live and work,” said Colter Lewis, head of Northern Trust in Houston. “To further our commitment to providing an extraordinary client experience, we continue to attract talent capable of providing best-in-class advice and service to our sophisticated clients.”