Truxton Wealth hires Ralph Linn as senior vice president, portfolio manager

Truxton Wealth said Oct. 14 that Ralph Linn joined the Nashville firm as senior vice president and portfolio manager.

Linn spent two decades at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, where he managed public equity and private investment portfolios and led direct pre-IPO investment initiatives, according to the announcement. The release also credits him with overseeing co-investment partnerships and relationships with investment firms there.

He was most recently a senior vice president at ICR, advising management teams and boards on investor relations, capital allocation and strategic communications. Earlier he worked in investment banking at Dain Rauscher Wessels, RBC Capital Markets and Howard, Weil, Labouisse, Friedrichs; he holds the CFA designation and a joint MBA and JD from Tulane University.

"Ralph is a highly respected investment professional whose experience and values align naturally with our culture," said Drew Mallory, Truxton's chief fiduciary officer.

Truxton describes itself as a provider of wealth, banking and family office services to wealthy individuals, their families and their business interests. The announcement frames Linn's role around portfolio construction and work with high-net-worth clients, families and institutions.