First Horizon Wealth Management Welcomes Eric Teal as Chief Investment Officer
First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) announced on February 2, 2026 that Eric Teal has joined First Horizon Wealth Management as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO).
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First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) announced on February 2, 2026 that Eric Teal has joined First Horizon Wealth Management as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Teal will lead investment strategy, portfolio construction, and client market insights for the wealth management team.
Teal previously served as CIO at Comerica and held senior investment roles at U.S. Bank and First Citizens Bank. He holds a BS in Economics and International Studies from Rhodes College and an MBA in Finance from the University of Memphis.
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News Market Reaction – FHN
In the Feb 3 session, FHN gained 3.63%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
- NIAC 2025
- $956 million
- Full year 2025 net income available to common shareholders (prior event)
- EPS 2025
- $1.87
- Full year 2025 EPS (prior event)
- Dividend per share
- $0.17
- Quarterly common-stock cash dividend (prior event)
- Ownership stake
- 3.8%
- Millennium-related entities’ beneficial ownership of FHN common stock
- Current price
- $24.82
- Price before CIO announcement
- 52-week range
- $15.185–$25.2099
- Trailing 52-week low and high before this news
- Market cap
- $11,877,650,000
- Equity value prior to CIO announcement
- Short interest
- 1.84%
- Short interest as a percent of float
Historical Context
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Raised quarterly common dividend to $0.17 per share with higher payout.
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Appointed SVP Head of Deposit Product Management to refine deposit strategy.
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Reported 2025 NIAC of $956M and EPS growth versus 2024.
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Added SVP to lead consumer distribution and ATM strategy initiatives.
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Reassigned regional and market presidents across key state markets.
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Teal joins First Horizon Wealth Management from Comerica, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and a key member of the wealth management senior leadership team. Prior to that, he was Managing Director and Investment Manager with U. S. Bank Private Wealth Management and served more than 10 years as Chief Investment Officer at First Citizens Bank.
"We are pleased to have Eric join our Wealth Management leadership team. He brings proven leadership, a disciplined approach to investing and a passion for client engagement," said Martin de Laureal, Head of Wealth Management and Private Banking for First Horizon. "As CIO, his experience will enhance our team's strategy so clients can plan with confidence and realize their long-term goals."
Teal holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Studies from Rhodes College in
About First Horizon Wealth Management
With a client-centric mission, First Horizon Wealth Management offers expertise in Investment Management, Estate & Financial Planning, Trust, Family Office and Private Banking services for our clients. For more information about First Horizon Wealth Management, visit https://www.firsthorizon.com/Wealth-Management.
About First Horizon
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with
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