PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 9, 2026--
Glenmede, a privately held and independently owned wealth and investment management firm, today announced the appointment of Joe Coconate as Managing Director and Regional Head of Florida. Based in Glenmede’s Palm Beach office, Mr. Coconate will oversee Glenmede’s strategy and operations across Florida and report to Adam Douberly, Director of Regional Markets.
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As Regional Director, Mr. Coconate will be primarily responsible for elevating Glenmede’s profile in Florida, attracting top talent, and developing relationships with families of significant wealth, family offices, and professional advisors. He will lead a team of planning, fiduciary, and investment professionals dedicated to delivering comprehensive wealth management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and institutions throughout the state.
Mr. Coconate brings nearly 20 years of industry experience, most recently serving as Director, Senior Banker, at Citi Private Bank, where he advised ultra-high-net-worth clients and family offices on complex wealth strategies. His background also includes leadership roles at Northern Trust Corporation, Bank Leumi USA, and Credit Suisse, with experience spanning investment management, trust and estate planning, and multigenerational family strategies.
“Glenmede has seen both a significant rise in the migration of our existing clients and an increase in interest from prospective clients in the region. Joe brings the experience and leadership needed to support our thoughtful and disciplined growth,” said Adam Douberly. “We are committed to investing in our professional team and delivering exceptional client outcomes as we expand our footprint across the state.”
After four years leading this market, Mark Parthemer will focus on his expanded responsibilities as Chief Wealth Strategist, supporting the tax, estate planning, and fiduciary needs of clients nationally. “Having known Joe for many years, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome him as the leader of what we are building in Florida—a client-focused culture that supports deep customization, empowers financial futures, and embraces sophisticated, long-term thinking,” said Parthemer.
About Glenmede
The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. (“Glenmede”) is among the nation’s leading investment and wealth management firms. Together with its affiliates, Glenmede oversees $49.3 billion* in assets under management for high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, and institutional clients. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Glenmede has offices in Ohio, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.glenmede.com.
*As of 9/30/2025.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Shea Ralph of Vanderbilt was named The Associated Press women's basketball Coach of the Year on Thursday after turning the Commodores into one of the top teams in the nation.
Ralph led a team that returned just one starter to the most successful season in school history. The team went 29-5, with 13 of those wins coming in the regular season against a rugged Southeastern Conference schedule. The Commodores finished tied for second in the conference, which matched the best finish in program history. They earned a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Sweet 16.
“It's wild. It’s hard to wrap my mind around it. This whole year we haven’t slowed down,” Ralph told the AP. “I love basketball, I love the group that I coach.I love they stayed with me. It’s been hard and it’s been challenging, but in a good way.”
Ralph received the award with her entire Vanderbilt coaching staff, as well as her mom, husband and daughter in attendance. It was also special for Ralph with her UConn family there as well as they were also there to celebrate AP Player of the Year Sarah Strong.
Ralph received 23 votes from the 31-member national media panel that votes on the AP Top 25 each week. UCLA’s Cori Close, who was the AP Coach of the Year last season, was next with four. Ralph’s mentor at UConn, Geno Auriemma, received two votes while Mark Kellogg of West Virginia and Kara Lawson of Duke each received one.
”The thing I love the most of where I'm at is the vision never changed," Ralph said. “That's really important to me. Do it at a high level at Vanderbilt is really important to me. They've shown what that looks like to invest in women. Really invest in women. The resources and money, but also the development and academics.”
Ralph is the first Vanderbilt coach to win the award, which was launched in 1994-95. Her team, which won seven more games than the year before and was ranked as high as No. 5 in the AP poll, was led by All-America guard Mikayla Blakes.
“She’s someone you would want to run through a brick wall for,” Blakes said. “She has bought so much into us that it’s only right that we continue to fight in this game for her, and she’s someone who in tough moments you want to lean on. And that’s the reason why I came here.”
Vanderbilt started out 20-0 and had seven wins over ranked teams this season.
“I think truly we never talked about it,” Ralph said of the undefeated start. “I chuckled to some of my staff members this is what I’m used to. I feel comfortable here. Keep kicking their butts in practice and challenging them and keep preparing the same way no matter what our record is.”
AP Sports Writer Teresa M. Walker contributed to this report.
AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-womens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness
FILE - Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph smiles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
FILE - Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
FILE - Vanderbilt head coach Shea Ralph cheers on her players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
