Kristina Eastmond and Melissa Walsh have been named principals of Allegiant Private Advisors, an independent firm offering fiduciary-level financial planning and investment advisory services. Both women have also earned promotions within their respective divisions: Eastmond has been promoted to director of client service and Walsh to senior wealth advisor.

Eastmond joined Allegiant Private Advisors in 2014 and oversees the concierge-level client services. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at SunTrust Investment Services as an investment associate and Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette (DLJ) in New York as a vice president for the investment banking IT division. She received her B.S. in Business Management from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

Walsh, a financial planner, has been in the financial services industry since 2008. Her experience includes relationship management, investment analysis and financial advising. She graduated with high honors from the University of Michigan in 2007 with a B.A. in organizational studies, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, Certified Financial Planner certification and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation.