Doug Conklin: On December 5th 2014 Doug reunited with his former partner, Jay Ezzell, to form The Ezzell-Conklin Group at Hightower Advisors. Doug brings a wealth of experience to the firm with more than 30 years in the financial services industry. Doug graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1971. After serving the prerequisite five years in the Navy and serving in management positions with Procter and Gamble and Kaiser Cement Corporation Doug found his real passion with Merrill Lynch in 1983. Doug remained there, achieving the position of Senior Vice President, until his recent departure to join Hightower.

Doug’s focus is building long term, high quality, total return portfolios for individuals and institutions. These portfolios are tailored to the income needs of the clients and are tax efficient.

Doug lives in Rancho Murieta with his wife Linda of 40 plus years. Doug enjoys golf (most of the time) and spending time with his two daughters and grand-child.