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Richard M. “Rick” Adams, Jr. is Chief Executive Officer of United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) and Vice Chairman of United Bank, one of the nation’s top-performing financial institutions. He was elected to the Board of Directors on April 1, 2022.
A 30-year banking veteran, Adams, Jr. joined United in 1994 and held progressively senior roles across the company, serving as Executive Vice President (2000-2014) and President (2014-2022). He also serves as Chairman of United Brokerage Services, Inc., the company’s wholly owned full-service brokerage subsidiary. As CEO, Adams Jr. is focused on deepening United’s presence in its core markets through disciplined organic growth, exceptional client service, and the long-term financial strength that has defined the institution for more than 185 years.
Prior to joining United, Adams, Jr. practiced law in the areas of commercial law, real estate law, employment law, and litigation. He received his law degree from the Washington and Lee University School of Law and attended Pepperdine University and Rollins College as an undergraduate. He is a member of the West Virginia State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Adams, Jr. is active in several industry and civic organizations, including the Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Council, and the Mid-Size Bank Coalition of America. He is a past board member of the Virginia Bankers Association and a past Chairman of the West Virginia Bankers Association and the West Virginia Bankers Trust Division.
Tom serves as Chief Operating Officer for United Wealth Management and United Brokerage Services, Inc. Responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the United’s wealth business, Tom works as part of the senior leadership team to develop and execute strategies with a focus on leading, facilitating and sustaining an advisor and client-centric environment. Tom earned his BS from Bradley University and his MBA at DePaul University Graduate School of Business. He holds the following licenses: Series 6, Series 7, Series 24, Series 51, Series 63 and Series 66.
Micheal Earl serves as Chief Compliance Officer of United Brokerage Services, Inc. and has focused on Securities Compliance since 2005. He received his bachelor's degree from Marietta College in business management and has earned the following designations: Fellow, Financial Services Institute (FFSI) and Associate, Life Management institute (ALMI). He lives in Vienna, West Virginia with his wife and daughter. Micheal holds the following licenses: Series 6, Series 7, Series 24, Series 26, Series 52, Series 53, Series 63 and Life/Health Insurance License.
Shuron Morton serves as Regional Sales Manager for United Brokerage Services, Inc. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of United’s financial advising business and managing recruitment, training, and development for all financial advisors across the Company’s footprint. Before joining United, Shuron managed regional sales for the Investments division at PNC. Prior to that, he held several brokerage and banking leadership roles at global financial institutions including Capital One, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. Shuron received his bachelor’s degree from Union College in psychology and he holds Series 7, 24, 63, 65, and 66 licenses.
John Currier serves as Regional Manager for United Brokerage Services, Inc. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of United’s financial advising business while managing recruitment, training, and development of financial advisors. Before joining United, John served as a vice president and wealth consultant for Deutsche Bank and RS Investment Management. He also worked in a leadership capacity serving as a senior vice president and regional manager for Touchstone Investments. John received his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and holds Series 7, 24, 26, 63, and 66 licenses.
