Prudential Advisors Welcomes Zachary Karason to Mid America Financial Group

Prudential Advisors hires experienced Cleveland-based advisor Zachary Karason, adding over $100 million in client-asset relationships to its Mid America Financial Group.

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Prudential Advisors (PRU) has added financial advisor Zachary Karason to its Mid America Financial Group, based in Columbus, Ohio. Karason is a Cleveland-based advisor with more than 12 years of financial services experience and was responsible for over $106 million in total client assets at U.S. Bancorp Advisors.

He began his career at Merrill Lynch, where he became an assistant vice president, before moving to U.S. Bancorp Advisors as a wealth management advisor. At Prudential Advisors, he will operate on an open-architecture platform that the company says offers expanded investment options, planning resources, and technology aimed at helping him run a more flexible, client-focused practice.

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Former U.S. Bancorp and Merrill Lynch advisor joins Prudential Advisors

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prudential Advisors, the wealth management arm of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), welcomes Zachary Karason, a Cleveland-based financial advisor with more than 12 years of financial services experience. Responsible for over $106 million in total client assets at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Karason joins Prudential Advisors through the firm's Mid America Financial Group, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

"Zach has built a respected wealth management practice, earning the trust of individuals, executives, business owners, and families through personalized advice and lasting relationships," said John Begley, managing director, Prudential Advisors. "We are excited that Zach has joined our firm, where he will have access to an expanded and robust investment platform, enhanced planning resources, and industry-leading technology that will allow him to serve clients more effectively while increasing the efficiency of his practice."

Karason received his bachelor's degree from Northwood University. He began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch, becoming an assistant vice president before joining U.S. Bancorp Advisors as a wealth management advisor.

"I wanted the freedom to run my practice in the way I believe best serves my clients," said Karason. "My approach is grounded in transparency and education to help clients better understand and navigate what can be a complex financial world. With Prudential Advisors' expanded support, innovative technology, and greater flexibility, I can deliver a more personalized client experience and offer objective, customized advice with fewer constraints."

Prudential Advisors provides an open-architecture platform for experienced financial professionals who are looking to grow their businesses, backed by a well-respected national enterprise with the scale to help them succeed in a competitive marketplace.

"I'm thrilled that Zach is joining our growing team in the greater Cleveland market," says Pat Hynes, president of Prudential Advisors. "At Prudential Advisors, he will have all the tools and resources he needs to make a smooth transition and take his practice to the next level. We look forward to helping him thrive."

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL ADVISORS
Prudential Advisors supports the growth and success of more than 3,000 financial advisors across the country, backed by local field leaders and associates in our headquarters. The business enables financial advisors to help their clients build wealth and meet financial goals through personalized advice and comprehensive solutions. For more information, please visit prudential.com/advisors.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for over 150 years. For more information, please visit news.prudential.com.

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FAQ

Who did Prudential Advisors (PRU) hire for its Mid America Financial Group?

Prudential Advisors hired Zachary Karason, a Cleveland-based financial advisor with more than 12 years of financial services experience. He joins through the Mid America Financial Group, which is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

How many client assets did Zachary Karason oversee before joining Prudential Advisors (PRU)?

Before joining Prudential Advisors, Zachary Karason was responsible for over $106 million in total client assets at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, serving individuals, executives, business owners, and families.

What is Zachary Karason’s professional background before Prudential Advisors (PRU)?

Karason began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch, where he became an assistant vice president. He later joined U.S. Bancorp Advisors as a wealth management advisor, managing more than $106 million in client assets.

Why did Zachary Karason choose to join Prudential Advisors (PRU)?

Karason said he wanted the freedom to run his practice in the way he believes best serves clients, emphasizing transparency and education. He cites Prudential Advisors’ expanded support, innovative technology, and greater flexibility as enabling a more personalized client experience.

What support will Prudential Advisors (PRU) provide to Zachary Karason?

Prudential Advisors provides Karason with an open-architecture platform, expanded investment options, enhanced planning resources, and industry-focused technology. The company states these tools are intended to help him transition smoothly and grow his wealth management practice.