Haven Tower Group announced that it has promoted Mitch Manning to Chief Engagement Officer and Partner and appointed Grant Cox as Principal.
The appointments reflect the firm’s continued growth and strengthen its client engagement, strategic communications, and media relations capabilities.
Haven Tower is a full-service strategic communications firm focused exclusively on the wealth management industry. The firm provides public relations, transactional and crisis communications, digital marketing, and strategic brand communications.
The firm serves a national client base that includes RIAs, dual-registrants, private market solutions providers, technology platforms, and other wealth management enterprises.
Manning’s promotion reflects nearly a decade of leadership at Haven Tower. During that time, he has helped drive client success, expand the firm’s national media presence, improve internal operations, and recruit and mentor team members.
Manning has more than 15 years of communications and public relations experience. In his new role, he will continue managing client accounts, advising on messaging strategy and media visibility, and leading broader engagement initiatives, including industry conferences and events.
Cox joins Haven Tower with more than 20 years of marketing and communications leadership experience, including 14 years in the wealth management industry.
As Principal, Cox will serve in account leadership and senior advisory roles, helping develop communications strategies, manage client relationships, and execute media relations initiatives.
Most recently, Cox served as Executive Director and Head of Marketing Communications at Atria Wealth Solutions, where he led internal and external communications, public relations, content strategy, and digital marketing across the firm’s multi-entity platform.
At Atria, Cox helped lead communications strategy, messaging, and stakeholder outreach for several major acquisitions and the company’s announced sale to LPL Financial.
Haven Tower said the leadership moves support the firm’s next stage of expansion as it continues adding experienced professionals who understand the wealth management market.
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“Mitch has been instrumental to Haven Tower’s evolution over the past decade. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic insight and a deep commitment to both our clients and colleagues. His promotion to Chief Engagement Officer reflects the tremendous value he brings to our firm and the trusted relationships he has built across the industry.”
Joseph Kuo, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Haven Tower Group
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue growing with Haven Tower. For nearly a decade, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside an outstanding team and supporting some of the most innovative firms in wealth management. I’m excited to step into this new role and help drive deeper engagement, greater visibility and exceptional client service.”
Mitch Manning, Chief Engagement Officer and Partner at Haven Tower Group
“I’m thrilled to join Haven Tower Group and work alongside such a respected team. The firm has built an exceptional reputation for strategic counsel and client service, and I look forward to helping clients build their brands, elevate their messaging and navigate an increasingly dynamic media landscape.”
Grant Cox, Principal at Haven Tower Group
“Mitch has earned this promotion through nearly a decade of service to Haven Tower’s clients. His new role, along with Grant’s addition as Principal, reflects our firm’s growth and commitment to client service. As Haven Tower expands, we’ll continue adding and retaining experienced professionals who understand our clients, bring sound judgment and deepen the counsel we deliver every day.”
Michael Dugan, President and Managing Partner of Haven Tower Group

