Ben Harrison
Managing Director
Head of Wealth Solutions
Ben Harrison
Managing Director
Head of Wealth Solutions
Ben Harrison is a Managing Director and member of the Executive Committee for BNY Mellon | Pershing. He is Head of our Wealth Solutions business which serves wealth-oriented Broker-Dealers, registered investment advisors (RIAs) and trust companies, and the evolving and converging needs of these clients.
Prior to this role, Ben led the RIA custody business as well as business development and relationship management for the advisory marketplace.
He started his career with TD Waterhouse Institutional and has spent over 20 years serving registered investment advisors. Prior to joining Pershing in 2006, Ben served as a vice president of regional sales for TD Ameritrade Institutional. Ben was a 2010 Chairman’s Circle Honoree recognized for his outstanding performance within BNY Mellon. He is a former Chair for the Foundation for Financial Planning and a current trustee. He is also a Board member for The Woodstock Academy Foundation.
Ben earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics Management from Ohio Wesleyan University. He has also completed the Securities Industry Institute® program, sponsored by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.