Independent advisor PagnatoKarp hired Bob Ciullo as its managing director.

PagnatoKarp announced Monday that Ciullo will specialize in assisting advisors to grow organically through social media, community involvement and referrals, as well as through mergers and acquisitions.

Ciullo previously worked with Schwab Advisor Services for 12 years in the Washington, D.C., metro area. He’s also consulted for UBS Wealth Management, Wachovia, Lincoln Financial and AXA Equitable.

“With fiduciary services beyond those at a traditional firm, Bob will be instrumental in demonstrating our unique value to advisors and clients," said Paul Pagnato, founder and CEO of PagnatoKarp.

PagnatoKarp manages $3.5 billion in assets and is based in Reston, Va.