Private equity firm HIG Capital announced the addition of Denver‑based Brian Dutzar as managing director of its private wealth management team. Dutzar arrives from Monroe Capital, where he served as managing director overseeing credit‑focused investments. The hire expands HIG’s leadership in a segment that blends traditional private‑equity capital with high‑net‑worth client solutions. The hire follows HIG’s recent $1.2 billion credit fund close.

Alongside Dutzar, HIG named two principals: Adam Whitman, based in New York, and Steven Stack in Chicago. Whitman previously held a principal role at Sculptor Capital, while Stack was regional vice president at Neuberger Berman. Their combined experience in institutional credit and asset allocation bolsters HIG’s push to capture a larger share of affluent investors’ portfolios.

The three hires signal HIG’s intent to deepen its private‑wealth franchise amid growing demand for alternative‑asset exposure among high‑net‑worth families. By layering credit expertise onto its existing platform, the firm positions itself to compete with boutique wealth managers and larger banks that are expanding into private‑equity‑linked products. HIG now fields a seasoned leadership team ready to service that market across North America and Europe.