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Sammons Industrial Names New Leaders to Executive Team

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Dallas, TX, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sammons Industrial is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Piccirillo, Amanda Coley, and Heather Meiner to the executive leadership team.

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  • Dallas, TX, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sammons Industrial is proud to announce the appointment of Mark Piccirillo, Amanda Coley, and Heather Meiner to the executive leadership team.
  • Heather joined Sammons in 2018, most recently serving as the Vice President of Marketing & Technology for the Briggs Industrial Solutions business.
  • “I am excited to have Mark, Amanda and Heather join me at Sammons Industrial as we continue to drive a strategic vision to best support our growing industrial sector.
  • Their leadership in the Briggs business provides unmatched experience in supporting our customers, businesses, and team members, while maintaining a solid company culture.”  said Sammons Industrial CEO Dan Lister.

Sammons Financial Group Marks Record Charitable Donations in 2023

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. expanded its local community support by donating more than $4.2 million to charitable organizations in its corporate cities throughout 2023.

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  • Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. expanded its local community support by donating more than $4.2 million to charitable organizations in its corporate cities throughout 2023.
  • “Once again we have increased our commitment throughout our communities,” said Esfand Dinshaw, chairman and chief executive officer at Sammons Financial Group.
  • Sammons Financial Group has corporate locations in five cities – each donating a portion of the total $4.2 million to charity.
  • A few 2023 highlights include:
    Central Iowa: From its West Des Moines office, Sammons Financial Group donated more than $1.1 million to organizations in the community.

NAIFA Elects and Installs Its 2024 Leaders at the Belong Event in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has formally elected its officers and Board of Trustees at its annual business meeting as part of the National Leadership Conference and Belong awards celebration in Washington, D.C.

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  • The 2024 NAIFA Board of Trustees reflects a breadth of talent and expertise drawing on the volunteer leadership of NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens.
  • Christopher L. Gandy, LACP, Founder of the Midwest Legacy Group in Lisle, IL, will be the 2024 NAIFA Secretary.
  • "The 2024 NAIFA Board of Trustees reflects a breadth of talent and expertise drawing on the volunteer leadership of NAIFA, FSP, and Life Happens," said NAIFA's 2024 President Tom Cothron.
  • Having been duly sworn in, the 2024 NAIFA Trustees will officially assume their offices on January 1, 2024.

The Society of Financial Service Professionals Elects 2023-2024 Executive Committee

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) has elected its executive committee for 2023-2024 as well as three new members of its board of directors. Serving on the executive committee of FSP's board are:

Key Points: 
  • The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) has elected its executive committee for 2023-2024 as well as three new members of its board of directors.
  • ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP) has elected its executive committee for 2023-2024 as well as three new members of its board of directors.
  • The new executive committee's term began on September 1.
  • They are:
    Jacqueline A. Baldwin, CLTC, a financial advisor with B & L Financial Architect in South Windsor, CT
    Nick Elbert, CLU, LTCP, vice president of sales for OCI Insurance and Financial Services in Elkhorn, NE
    John Rousos, CLU, a partner with Financial Strategies Group, LLP, Raleigh, NC

FSP Names Andrew Rinn 2023-2024 National President-Elect

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP), a nationwide, multidisciplinary network of accomplished financial advisors, has elected Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, to the office of national president-elect for 2023-2024. He assumed office on September 1.

Key Points: 
  • ARDMORE, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP), a nationwide, multidisciplinary network of accomplished financial advisors, has elected Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, to the office of national president-elect for 2023-2024.
  • Mr. Rinn is a frequent speaker at industry meetings, including Forum 400, Clinic for Advanced Professionals, NAIA Performance and Purpose Forum, AALU National Meeting, and LIMRA Advanced Sales Forum.
  • Mr. Rinn is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
  • Mr. Rinn has been an active member of FSP since 2000; prior to being elected to FSP's national board in 2022 he served as a past president of FSP's Des Moines chapter.

Kim Kardashian Talks to Fortune About Building Her New Private Equity Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Influential Businesses

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim Kardashian, entrepreneur, influencer, and one of the most famous women in the world, talks to Fortune in an exclusive new interview about the launch of her latest endeavor—SKKY Partners, a private equity fund—and the road she followed to get there.

Key Points: 
  • It wasn't one "bright idea" moment but a "continuation of dialogue over the years," Sammons says about the two teaming up.
  • Kardashian has "capabilities that universally no other human being on Earth has," he says.
  • She ultimately trusted his vision for how her experience in consumer brands and his in investing could complement each other.
  • Instead, she's seeking the more intense engagement that typically comes with being a private equity investor.

Kim Kardashian Talks to Fortune About Building Her New Private Equity Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Influential Businesses

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Food, Interview, Partner, Sammons, Skims, Kim Kardashian, Hope, Woman, Beauty, Internet, Investment, Diving, Apple, Kardashian family, Caryl Rusbult

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kim Kardashian, entrepreneur, influencer, and one of the most famous women in the world, talks to Fortune in an exclusive new interview about the launch of her latest endeavor—SKKY Partners, a private equity fund—and the road she followed to get there.

Key Points: 
  • It wasn't one "bright idea" moment but a "continuation of dialogue over the years," Sammons says about the two teaming up.
  • Kardashian has "capabilities that universally no other human being on Earth has," he says.
  • She ultimately trusted his vision for how her experience in consumer brands and his in investing could complement each other.
  • Instead, she's seeking the more intense engagement that typically comes with being a private equity investor.

Sammons Financial Group Employees Deliver $175,000 to Area Charities

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. announced the results of its annual Community Outreach Program.

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  • Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. announced the results of its annual Community Outreach Program.
  • The initiative, started in 2018, empowers employees to nominate their favorite local charities each spring.
  • “At Sammons Financial Group, we give our time, talent, and treasure to hundreds of organizations across our communities,” said Teri Ross, West Des Moines site leader.
  • That support shows up financially as well as in the form of thousands of volunteer hours each year.”
    The following organizations will receive funding from the Sammons Financial Group Community Outreach Program in 2023:

Sammons Financial Group Names Linda Durman to New Annuity Leadership Role

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Linda Durman to the new position of Vice President, Annuity Product Development and Inforce Management.

Key Points: 
  • Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Linda Durman to the new position of Vice President, Annuity Product Development and Inforce Management.
  • The Annuity Product Development and Inforce Management teams joined under Durman’s leadership on September 11, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912499178/en/
    Linda Durman, Vice President, Annuity Product Development and Inforce Management, Sammons Financial Group.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this new role, Durman moves from the Sammons Financial Group Risk Management team to the Sammons Independent Annuity Group leadership team to directly oversee annuity product development and inforce management.

Sammons Financial Group Creates Corporate Development Division, Appoints New General Counsel

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Sammons Financial Group has named Brian Hansen, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, to a new role within the company leading the growth strategy outside of its existing lines of business.

Key Points: 
  • Sammons Financial Group has named Brian Hansen, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, to a new role within the company leading the growth strategy outside of its existing lines of business.
  • Hansen will assume the senior-level position of Chief Development Officer, requiring a dedicated focus on growth in new and adjacent spaces to Sammons Financial Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230825879194/en/
    Amy Teas, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Sammons Financial Group (Photo: Business Wire)
    Amy Teas will replace Hansen in his former role and assume leadership of the Legal, Compliance, Government Affairs, and Procurement departments as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
  • Today’s announcement to establish a corporate development area creates a platform laser focused on strategy, development, and growth in wealth management and other new and adjacent spaces to Sammons Financial Group.”
    Strategy and business development for Sammons Financial Group’s core industry lines will remain unchanged.