Avantax, Inc. announced the expansion of its business development team adding Bruce Tuckey and Dave Renko as regional recruiting directors. Dave Renko, Charlotte, NC: Renko joins Avantax as the Regional Director of Recruiting serving the Southeast. Renko brings a competitive approach to the team, with 30 years of experience in the industry.

He most recently served as a senior recruiter at Cetera, following roles at Woodforest National Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Cannon Financial Institute. Bruce Tuckey, Detroit, MI: Tuckey joins Avantax as a Regional Director of Recruiting to recruit financial advisors, CPAs, enrolled agents, and tax professionals in the Great Lakes Region. He brings more than 40 years of experience in accounting and financial services, including served as a Regional Director of Business Development for LPL Financial from 2011 to 2019.

He is a CPA and served as a financial advisor at PNC Investments and Merrill Lynch. In their new roles, Tuckey and Renko will report directly to Laurie Stack, Vice President, Business Development at Avantax.