EAC25 Bio Booklet

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Class of 2024

CLASS OF 2024 TO OUR TO OUR CLASS OF 2024 E lit E A dvisors

Office Location Honolulu, HI

Years in Business 16

Nick Abbott

One-Million Dollar Club First-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations AIF & AAMS

Spouse Janean

With IFG Since 2023

Business Mix

70% RIA/Advisory

20% Insurance/Annuities

10% Alternatives

Education

University of Hawaii - BA, Business Finance

Children Nash & Noah

2024 Accomplishments

Finished the move to IFG from Cetera. Added two new advisors to our team. Opened a new office.

Previous Broker/Dealer Cetera Advisors

Goals for 2025

Open one additional office on Kaua’i Island and an office in Reno, Nevada.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will” -unknown

Office Location

Kyle Addington

One-Million Dollar Club Five-Time Qualifier

With IFG Since 2016

Business Mix

90% Fee Advisory

10% Annuity/Insurance

Education

University of North Texas - BA, Strategic Management

2024 Accomplishments

Best production year

Goals for 2025

Make Elite Advisors, Cowboys win NFC, shoot in the 60’s again

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower

Previous Broker/Dealer

Office Location

Van Alstyne, TX

Sean Agahi

Two-Time Qualifier

Years in Business

30

Children

Landon (28) Darius (15) & Daxton (13)

With IFG Since 2015

Business Mix

90% Advisory

Education Chabot College - Economics

2024 Accomplishments

Made new AUM high for company.

Goals for 2025

Reach new AUM mark. Began building a new family home.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Always do the right thing for your client and the business will thrive. Previous Broker/Dealer

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

Ryan Ansted

One-Million Dollar Club Seven-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Years in Business 25

Professional Designations CRPC

With IFG Since 2018

Spouse Jaime Business Mix

80% Fee-Based

20% Annuities

Education University of Maryland - BA

Children Brendan, Kaila & Alexander

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Listen more than you speak.

Ian Arrowsmith

Jammie Avila

One-Million Dollar Club Three-Time Qualifier

With IFG Since 2021 Children Jace, Alexis, Mya & Ashton

Business Mix

50% Insurance

50% Securities

Education UNLV - Doctorate

Previous Broker/Dealer Kalos Capital

2024 Accomplishments

Record production in 2024 over 100 million in new assets

Goals for 2025

Working on infrastructure in our company to become more efficient

Office Location

Southlake, TX

Kirk Badii

One-Million Dollar Club Four-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CEPA

Years in Business 14

With IFG Since 2020

Business Mix

100% Fee Based

Education

NC State University - Undergrad

Pepperdine University - MBA, Finance

Spouse Heather

Children

Hudson & Harper

2024 Accomplishments

Bought a ski home in Park City, joined a Florida golf club, grew my business, and improved my game.

Goals for 2025

Achieve a single-digit handicap, grow my business, foster relationships, and on board new clients.

Previous Broker/Dealer

UBS Private Wealth Management

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Run your own race, and treat others as you want to be treated.

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Kevin Barrett

One-Million Dollar Club

Three-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CPA, CFP®

Years in Business

24

With IFG Since 2004

Business Mix

50% AUM

50% Commission

Education

University of San Diego- BA, Accounting

2024 Accomplishments

Income goals met, Swim / Run goals met

Goals for 2025

Do more of what blows my hair back.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Never let success get to your head nor failure to your heart.

Office Location

Oshkosh, WI

Nick Behnke

One-Million Dollar Club

Three-Time Qualifier

Spouse Jennifer

Years in Business

25

With IFG Since 2021

Business Mix

60% Commission

25% VA

10% Trail

5% Alternatives

Education

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh- BS, Geography

Children

Brett, Anthony & Maximus

Previous Broker/Dealer Woodbury

2024 Accomplishments

Exceeded $1,500,000 in revenue for the first time. 50% growth. Doubled assets in 2 years.

Goals for 2025

Continued growth. Find a licensed assistant.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Get up and go to work. Everyday.

With IFG Since 2022

Gary Benson

One-Million Dollar Club

Second-Time Qualifier

Business Mix

Financial Planning Fee Based Equities, Fixed Income, Annuities, Insurance, Alternatives

Education

Cal State Northridge- BS, Business

2024 Accomplishments

Completed 1st year of sale of practice.

Goals for 2025

Work less and travel more.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Doing financial planning and changing the lives of clients.

Office Location

San Ramon, CA

Dustin Blodgett

Two-Million Dollar Club

Second-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®, CIMA

Years in Business

12

With IFG Since 2023

Business Mix Advisory

Education

Brigham Young University- BS

Spouse Moriah

Children Kennedy, McKinley, Lincoln, London & Sydney

2024 Accomplishments

Time off, a new hire, and my first hole-in-one!

Goals for 2025

Moving my office, mentoring a new hire, more travel, and finally doing some marketing!

Previous Broker/Dealer Arkadios

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

The most important work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own home.

Business Mix

75% Recurring Revenue

25% Commission

100% Clients

Education

Peter Blok

2024 Accomplishments 1st time Elite Advisors Qualifier

Education

Blake Bonner

Office Location

Carlsbad, CA

Pat Brennan

Two-Million Dollar Club

Twenty-Time Qualifier

Spouse Erin

Years in Business

24

With IFG Since 2003

Business Mix

60% Managed Money

30% VA’s

10% DPP’s

Education Pepperdine University - Masters, Business

Children

Danny (28) & Molly (25)

2024 Accomplishments

Daughter, Molly, got married at St. Edward’s Church in Dana Point, CA in July.

Goals for 2025

My son, Danny, will be married in Italy late August.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Don’t major in minor things.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Sentra Securities

Carlton

With IFG Since 2013 Children Quinn (16)

Business Mix

Managed $, Annuities, Alts, 401k, Life Insurance and 529

Education University of Wisconsin-Madison - BA, Sociology

2024 Accomplishments

Elite Advisor, 5 Star Wealth Manager. Raised a 16 year old Daughter :-)

Office Location

Rockville, MD

James Chang

One-Million Dollar Club

Thirteen-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFP®, CRC, CLU

Years in Business

23

Spouse Caroline

With IFG Since 2012

Children Lucas & Justin Business Mix

Annuity, UIT, Income Notes, Life Insurance, Mutual Funds.

Education PhD

Previous Broker/Dealer

Ameritas Investment Corporation

2024 Accomplishments

New investment money: $32M vs. $21M in 2023.

Goals for 2025 New investment money: $36M.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Work smart & efficient. Provide advice best for client needs.

Office Location

San Clemente, CA

Kelly Clyde Five-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®

Years in Business

21

With IFG Since 2009

Business Mix

Advisory, Alts/1031s, Structured Products & Life Insurance

Education

UC Santa Barbara- BA, Business Economics

Spouse

Lindsey

Children Walker, Wyatt & Cameron

2024 Accomplishments

Increased advisory revenue by 42% and welcomed our 3rd child to the family.

Goals for 2025

Acquire one or more tax practices this year.

Previous Broker/Dealer

MCL Financial Group

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Do a better job than expected and your services will always be in demand.

Office Location

Tustin, CA

Years in Business

37

With IFG Since 2010

Cindy Couyoumjian

Three-Million Dollar Club

Fifteen-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer First Allied

Professional Designations CFP®

Spouse Harry Business Mix

Alternative, Passive, and Tactical

Children Kobe & Claire

Education BS, Marketing

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Persevere, work hard, and stay positive.

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Ari Crandall

One-Million Dollar Club

Eight-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®, EA

Years in Business

25

With IFG Since 2004

Business Mix

Mostly Fee Based AUM, some Annuities and Life Insurance.

Education

SDSU - BA, Financial Services

Spouse Devra

Children Jake & Gavin

2024 Accomplishments

Worked less. Traveled more.

Goals for 2025 Work less. Travel more.

Previous Broker/Dealer HTK

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice I’ve never met someone who regretted going on vacation. Life is short, book the trips.

Office Location

Buffalo, MN

Years in Business 11

Daniel Dougherty

One-Million Dollar Club Five-Time Qualifier

Children

Alba, Kieran & Michael

With IFG Since 2015

Business Mix

90% Fee

10% Commission

Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato - BS, Finance

2024 Accomplishments

Hired a new Registered Assistant that is a great fit

Goals for 2025

Make the most out of life. Travel and see friends and family!

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Live each day, week, month or year like it could be your last.

Dillon Dougherty

Office Location

Bethesda, MD

Ittai Dvir

One-Million Dollar Club

Eleven-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFP®

Years in Business

20

With IFG Since 2011

Business Mix

Wealth Management, Asset Management

Spouse

Karri

Children

Noa & Ethan

2024 Accomplishments

Built a website

Education Towson University - BS, Finance

Goals for 2025 Continue to expand

Previous Broker/Dealer Pacific West

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

If it’s right and all opposes it, it’s still right. If it’s wrong and all agrees, it’s still wrong

Office Location

Carlsbad, CA

Mark Ealy

One-Million Dollar Club Five-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CPA, CFP®, RICP, PPC

Years in Business

22

With IFG Since 2009

Business Mix

Fee Based with Dimensional Funds, Annuities, Alternatives and Structured Products

Education

University of Detroit- BS, Accounting and Business

Spouse

Rebecca

Children

Chad, Erin, Allison, Madison, Maegan & Gabby

Previous Broker/Dealer Woodbury Financial

2024 Accomplishments

Continued client and asset growth

Goals for 2025

Provide continued excellent service to our clients.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Service above self.

Office Location

Torrance, CA

Eng

One-Million Dollar Club

Four-Time Qualifier

Education

UNC-Chapel Hill - Masters, Finance

Years in Business 20

With IFG Since 2020

Business Mix

Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, and Structured Products.

Previous Broker/Dealer LPL

Goals for 2025 To stay healthy.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Treat clients like family members.

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Rod Evans

With IFG Since 2021

Business Mix

AUM, Life & Annuity, Estate Planning, Financial Plans

Professional Designations

Education

SDSU - BS, Business, Real Estate Finance

Children Tyler & Tate

2024 Accomplishments

One of best years ever & played almost 100 rounds of golf 3rd year in a row.

Goals for 2025

Seven figures GDC(at least), ski Zermatt, Switzerland & St. Moritz.

Previous Broker/Dealer HTK

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Live an extraordinary life daily.

Office Location

Sarasota, FL

Christopher Gleason

One-Million Dollar Club Three-Time Qualifier

With IFG Since 2021

Previous Broker/Dealer Cetera Advisors

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

Joshua Goldsmith

One-Million Dollar Club Seven-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Years in Business 20

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix

Hybrid, AUM, and Commissions

Professional Designations CFP®, CRPC

Spouse Amy

Children Mae & Vivian

Education Undergrad

Office Location

Brentwood, TN

Marcus Henderson

One-Million Dollar Club

Second-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

LUTCF, RFP, AIF, MRFC

Years in Business

36

With IFG Since 2022

Business Mix

Practice Focus: Wealth Management

40% Annuities,

40% Managed Accounts

20% People Products

Education

Tennessee State University - BS, Economics

Spouse Yolanda

Children Mikala, Malik, Marcus Jr., Shifra & Mystique

2024 Accomplishments

Respectful balance between the profession and the personal endeavors.

Goals for 2025

Continue to hover above the practice; allow it to grow organically.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Royal Alliance

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

David Herman

One-Million Dollar Club Seven-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Years in Business 22

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix Advisory

Professional Designations

CRPC, CCPS

Spouse Erika

Children Madeline & Grace

Education Temple University & Eastern New Mexico University

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Don’t live someone else’s life

With IFG Since 2021

Rachel Hoang

Two-Million Dollar Club Four-Time Qualifier

2024 Accomplishments Green belt from the Machida Karate Academy.

Business Mix TAMP, Annuities, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care

Goals for 2025 Master a new language.

Education College for Financial Planning - Masters, Personal Financial Planning

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. -Albert Einstein

Previous

Office Location

Roseburg, OR

Joel Hooper

One-Million Dollar Club Four-Time Qualifier

Spouse Theresa

Years in Business 29

With IFG Since 2017

Business Mix

85% Advisory

15% Brokerage/Insurance

Education Pierce Jr. College - Associates, Wild Life Management

Children Kati, Mary & Natalie

2024 Accomplishments

Completed my business succession plan. Succeeded AUM goal.

Goals for 2025

Increase AUM for 15%. Complete 3-5 yr plan of sale of business.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Work hard and be nice to people. Never give up!

Previous Broker/Dealer LPL

Office Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Mary Huntley

Three-Million Dollar Club

Seven-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFP®

Years in Business

23

With IFG Since 2014

Business Mix

AUM, Scant Annuities, 7702

Children Tanner (10) & Elaina (7)

2024 Accomplishments

Bought and renovated a historic house in downtown Flagstaff to make home for Flagstaff Cambium.

Goals for 2025 Refine and redefine the objectives of Cambium.

Education William Jewell College- BS, Biology

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Seek first to understand, then to be understood.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Royal Alliance

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Michael Hyat

One-Million Dollar Club

Twenty-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®

Years in Business

20+

With IFG Since 2004

Business Mix

85% Advisory

10% Annuities

5% Life Insurance

Education

SDSU - BS, Finance

Previous Broker/Dealer

Sentra Securities

Spouse Desirae

Children Sasha & Skylar

2024 Accomplishments

Enjoyed my best year in the business

Goals for 2025

Staying healthy and spending more time with friends and family.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens.

Office Location

Augusta, GA

Kathy Keadle

Two-Million Dollar Club

Nine-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFED

Years in Business

20

With IFG Since 2015

Business Mix

80% Managed Money

10% Alternatives

10% Annuities

Education

University of Georgia - BS, Speech Communications

Spouse

Russ

Children

Austin & Nolan

2024 Accomplishments

Hired 3 junior advisors, survived a hurricane, and launched our Tax Prep company.

Goals for 2025

Secure a second corporate relationship and streamline operational procedures for continued success.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Securities America

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

A problem grows with time. Set deadlines, focus on the core issue, and take action.

Office Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Diane Kimbro

Six-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

TGPC, AIF, CEBS

Years in Business

37

With IFG Since 2010

Spouse Eric

Children Emily & Evan

Business Mix

Qualified Plans/Life Insurance

2024 Accomplishments

Grew biz in revenue and staff, had two grandsons!

Education Cal State Long Beach- BS, Business

Goals for 2025 Grow Biz, have more grandkids and fun!

Previous Broker/Dealer

AFA

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Keep it Simple.

Office

Kyle Kirwan

One-Million Dollar Club

Three-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

With IFG Since 2021

Business Mix Insurance, Annuities & Securities

2024 Accomplishments

Having a record year without record stress.

Education UNLV

Previous Broker/Dealer

Goals for 2025 Getting son into the business.

With IFG Since 2004

Josh Koehnen

Two-Million Dollar Club

Fifteen-Time Qualifier

Children

Kaylie, Ella & Avery

Business Mix

85% Managed Money

10% Insurance/Annuities

5% Alternatives

Education

SDSU - Masters, Finance & Tax Planning

2024 Accomplishments

Surpassed $500 million of firm AUM. Enhanced my advanced estate planning/life insurance knowledge.

Previous Broker/Dealer QA3 Financial

Goals for 2025

Transition our service advisors to lead review meetings. More quality time with family.

Your

Embrace the uncomfortable and never stop learning.

Office Location

Rockwall, TX

Michael Kolacz

First-Time Qualifier

Spouse Lisa

With IFG Since 2023

Business Mix

50% Annuities

10% Life

20% Mutual Funds

20% Advisory

Education

Southern Methodist University - Financial Planning Certificate

Previous Broker/Dealer

International Assets Advisory

Professional Designations

CEP, CWS, LUTCF, RFC

Children Jared

2024 Accomplishments

Our best year in the business.

Goals for 2025

At least a 25% increase in business and get in better shape.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Partner with a CPA, office with them if you can.

(36), Alexandra (34), Mason (34), Dillon (32) & Keneddy (26)

Office Location

Richmond, VA

Rich Krafcik

One-Million Dollar Club

Four-Time Qualifier

Spouse

Patricia

Years in Business

18

With IFG Since 2017

Business Mix

85% Managed Money

15% Other

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University - BS, Finance, summa cum laude

University of Florida - Masters, Business Administration

Previous Broker/Dealer

National Planning Corporation

Children

Isabella, Alissa & Stella

2024 Accomplishments

Staying grateful while doing meaningful work for high quality people.

Goals for 2025

Grow our team and help those around me to thrive.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Treat people right, deliver on promises, sleep well, cheer for the success of others.

Suzy Lawrence

With IFG Since 2024 2024 Accomplishments Successful Transition

Business Mix

Covered

Office Location

Pleasanton, CA

John Lee

One-Million Dollar Club

Nineteen-Time Qualifier

Seven-Time IFG Advisor of the Year

Professional Designations

CFP®, CLU, CPA/PFS

Years in Business

27

With IFG Since 2005

Business Mix

Mutual Funds, ETFs, Annuities, Structured Products

Spouse

Caroline

Children

Edmund & Jaclyn

2024 Accomplishments

Able to slow down and work three days a week.

Education

Golden Gate University - Masters, Taxation

Goals for 2025

Visit more new places.

Previous Broker/Dealer

National Planning Corporation

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Do the best for the clients. Money and happiness will come along with that.

Office Location

Seattle, WA

Josh Lee

One-Million Dollar Club Five-Time Qualifier

Spouse

Soora

Years in Business

20+

With IFG Since 2008

Business Mix

Advisory Business, Structured products, Annuity, Insurance.

Education University of Washington- BA, Business Management & Architecture

Children Jadon

2024 Accomplishments

Skiing a black diamond with my son.

Goals for 2025

Stay healthy- mentally and physically.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Always expect the unexpected. Always appreciate and be thankful.

Previous Broker/Dealer Pruco Securities

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Marc Lord

First-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFA, CFP®, EA

With IFG Since 2013

Business Mix

Investment Advisory, Retirement, Estate, and Tax Planning

Education

SDSU - BS, Finance

Previous Broker/Dealer

Hornor, Townsend, & Kent

2024 Accomplishments

Passed level III of the CFA program, and earned my CFA. First time qualifier for Elite Advisor

Goals for 2025

Qualify for Elite Advisor again. Travel and college tours with my kids.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Work hard, play hard.

Office Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Matthew Lum

First-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFP®, CFS

Years in

39

With IFG Since 2021

Business Mix

Wealth Management

Education

UC Santa Barbara- BA, Business/Econ

Children

Nic, Hunter & Trevor

2024 Accomplishments

Ate 2 large pizzas in one sitting.

Goals for 2025

Forget how to get to my office.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Nothing matters except love.

Previous Broker/Dealer Girard

Years

With IFG Since 2021

Daniel Mann

One-Million Dollar Club Three-Time Qualifier

Business Mix

50% Securities

50% Insurance

Education

University of Utah - Finance

2024 Accomplishments

Personal and business production record.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Goals for 2025 Repeat 2024.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Do what is right and learn from your mistakes.

Office Location

The Woodlands, TX

John Mata

One-Million Dollar Club

First-Time Qualifier

With IFG Since 2021

Bryan Mazza

First-Time Qualifier

Business Mix

70% Advisory

30% Brokerage/Insurance

Education

University of Washington - BA, Psychology

2024 Accomplishments

Client segmentation, service models, acquisition pitch book, hired intern, gross revenue of $1M.

Goals for 2025

Complete rehab of knee replacement, lose 30 pounds, acquire a practice, gross revenue to $1.2M.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Complete the four quadrant process - like, good at, don’t like, not good at - update annually. Previous Broker/Dealer

With IFG Since 2022

Gregory Meyer

One-Million Dollar Club First-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

Business Mix

Comprehensive Planning, Managed Accounts at Assetmark, Annuities and Insurance

Education

UC Riverside- BA, Political Science/ Administrative Studies

Children Aliza, Ephraim & Kayla

2024 Accomplishments

Reached goal of total revenue. Bought another advisors practice.

Goals for 2025

Reach total revenue goal, Grow practice, find a junior associate, increase AUM.

Previous Broker/Dealer NPB Financial Group

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Do the best you can, don’t dwell on the past, everything’s going to work out.

Office Location

Glenview, IL

Deepen Modi

Three-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer Bear Stearns

Years in Business

30

With IFG Since 2015

Business Mix

Managed Money, Alternatives, Structured Product, Insurance/Annuities

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign- BS, Electrical Engineering

Loyola University - Masters, Finance

Spouse Ketki

Children Roshan & Sahil

2024 Accomplishments

Hit my goals by making EAC conference again.

Goals for 2025 Growing at 20%/year.

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Art Molloy

Two-Million Dollar Club Twenty-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFA, CFP®, CMT

Years

With IFG Since 2003

Business Mix

85% Advisory

5% Annuities

5% Alternatives

5% Other

Education

Some college

Previous Broker/Dealer Sentra Securities

Children Jason, Tiffany & Mike

2024 Accomplishments

Dana and I got married!

Goals for 2025

Enjoy family, travel to new places, and increase philanthropic giving.

Your

Office Location

Carlsbad, CA

Kelly Morris

Spouse

Matthew

Years in Business

23

With IFG Since 2015

Business Mix

Managed Accounts, Annuities and Insurance

Children

Brandon, Mcclain, Kendall, Claire & Eden

Education BYU - English

Previous Broker/Dealer LPL

2024 Accomplishments

Purchased a super outdated home in Colorado and completed a full renovation and remained married.

Goals for 2025

Try to figure out how to live in three locations and maintain my practice at its current level.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

If you can be anything, be kind.

Office Location

Henderson, NV

Anthony Napolitano

Two-Million Dollar Club

Three-Time Qualifier

Spouse Susie

Years in Business

19

With IFG Since 2021

Business Mix

AUM, Brokerage, Annuity, Life Insurance

Children

Frankie, Donnie, Tony & Lucy

2024 Accomplishments

Assets Raised $43,376,655.

Goals for 2025 Assets raise goal $50,000,000.

Education High School

Previous Broker/Dealer CLTC

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Never mix business with pleasure…unless you own a taco stand. Then, go wild.

Office

Two-Million Dollar Club

Twelve-Time Qualifier

With IFG Since 2005

Business Mix

Structured Products, Annuities, Advisory, Alternative and Insurance

Education BA, Finance & Marketing

Previous Broker/Dealer National Planning Corporation

2024 Accomplishments

Made record year on gross production, IFG Elite Advisor - Two Million Dollar Club Member

Goals for 2025 Stay healthy, stay active. To help.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Believe

With IFG Since 2014

Denis Obrien

Two-Time Qualifier

Business Mix 90% Fees

10% Commission

Education

Binghamton University - MBA, Finance

2024 Accomplishments

New record for assets and revenues.

Goals for 2025

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Don’t sweat the small stuff......

Previous Broker/Dealer Raymond James

Greg O'Donnell

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

Greg Ostrowski

One-Million Dollar Club Seven-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Years in Business 23

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix

90% Fee-Based 10% Annuity

Education Villanova University - BS

Professional Designations CFP®, CRPC, BFA

Spouse Sabrina

Children Patrick (14), Evangline (12), Everett (10) & Amelia (7)

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

“In my family and friends I have discovered treasure more valuable than gold.” - Jimmy Buffett

Office Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Amrish Patel

Two-Million Dollar Club Six-Time Qualifier

Spouse

Beena - Pharmacist

Years in Business

23

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix

Comprehensive Wealth Management for Professionals, Physicians, and Business Owners.

Education

Lamar University- Masters, Engineering - Operations Research, CAD/CAM.

Children

Nisarg - OMF surgeon; Harvard/UCSF

Malhar - EECS UC Berkeley

2024 Accomplishments

Established Unique Value Propositions for our clients.

Goals for 2025

Standardize, Simplify, and Automate the business processes to support growth.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Be Good, Do Good

Previous Broker/Dealer

Mass Mutual

Office Location

Bellingham, WA

JD Phillips

One-Million Dollar Club Ten-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer 1717 Capital Management

Years in Business

37

With IFG Since 2008

Business Mix

Investment Planning and Employee Benefits

Education

Western WA University - BA, Business

Spouse Shellie

Children Jackson (Hannah, Burke, Stetson), Davis (Laura) & Dawson

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Romans 15:13

Office Location

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Peter Prescott

One-Million Dollar Club

Fifteen-Time Qualifier

Spouse Margie

Years in Business

28

With IFG Since 2010

Business Mix

CPA 56%

IFG 37%

Direct Insurance 7%

Education

UC Berkeley - BS, Business Administration

Golden Gate University - Masters in Taxation

Children

Kyle, Grant & Peter

2024 Accomplishments

Historically best year ever for IFG and CPA practice. Grant Prescott transitioning in as owner. Purchased and integrated a LPL book. Lot’s of personal travel in quest of completing bucket list items. Third grand son arrived!

Goals for 2025

Fine tuning and reducing client list for profitability and firm fit. Finding new CPA to manage CPA practice and junior financial advisor. Consolidating advisory management approach for scale and efficiencies. Work less, play more!

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Remember to listen more and talk less. Let people know you care.

Professional Designations

Jon Sanchez

Office Location

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Chad Schiel

First-Time Qualifier

Spouse Lauren

Years in Business

15

With IFG Since 2012

Business Mix

80% Advisory

10% Annuity

5% Life Insurance

5% Other

Education Regis University, Denver CO - MBA, Finance and Accounting

Children

Madeleine (13), Ethan (10) & Benjamin (9)

2024 Accomplishments

My wife and I led a small missions team to Santa Rosa, Ecuador.

Goals for 2025

Find a second ministry location in Panama that is in need of similar support.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Edward Jones

Office Location

Honolulu, HI

Jason Segawa

First-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

CFP®

Years in Business

16

With IFG Since 2013

Business Mix

Wealth Management

Education

University of Hawaii, Manoa - BS, Finance

Spouse

Julie

Children

Nicholas & Emi

2024 Accomplishments

Formed our private family foundation serving youth sports/young adult professional development.

Goals for 2025

Develop and grow with an existing CPA tax preparing practice. Adopt/utilize CRM more effectively.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Transamerica

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice “Mākaukau”, hawaiian to “be prepared, ready, able, and competent for what’s ahead.”

Office Location

Delafield, WI

Jeff Senglaub

Three-Million Dollar Club Five-Time Qualifier

Education Bryant and Stratton - Associate’s degree, Marketing

Years in Business

45

With IFG Since 2020

Business Mix

Fee-Based, Alternative Investments, and Life Insurance

Previous Broker/Dealer Sagepoint

Spouse Debra

Children Christy, Jessie, Adam (son-in-law) & Charlotte (granddaughter)

Office Location

Delafield, WI

Jim Senglaub

Five-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer Sagepoint

Years in Business

39

With IFG Since 2020

Business Mix

Alts / Annuity / Life / Equity / 401(k)

Spouse Peggy

2024 Accomplishments

Internal team restructuring, positioning for major growth in 2025.

Goals for 2025

Increase GDC by > 50%.

Education BS

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Remember what it’s all for.

Office Location

Delafield, WI

Mike Senglaub

Two-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer Sagepoint

Years in Business

7

With IFG Since 2019

Business Mix

25% Alts

25% Annuities

25% Equities

25% Life

Education Bachelors

Spouse Elizabeth

Children Fulton, Joan, Maria Faustina, Peregrine, Lawrence, Chiara

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort, you were made for greatness.

Office Location

Honolulu , HI

Herb Shiraishi

Three-Million Dollar Club

Eight-Time Qualifier

One-Time IFG Advisor of the Year

Spouse Georgi

Years in Business

30+

With IFG Since 2016

Business Mix

50% Life Insurance

25% Annuities

25% Advisory

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa- BS, Business Administration

Children Anne, James & Daniel

2024 Accomplishments

I was able to overcome the loss of my dad and still continue business.

Goals for 2025

To do the best we can in all things, professionally and personally.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Be conscious to be respectful.

Previous Broker/Dealer United Planners

With IFG Since 2005

Brian Solomon

Business Mix

70% Advisory

15% Annuities and Life Insurance

15% Alts

Education

University of San Diego- BA, Business Finance

2024 Accomplishments

We added an Advisor who is also an EA and we now provide tax service. Another year of 20% growth.

Goals for 2025

Continue to grow at 20% plus! Travel more!

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

If you work hard, you will be amazed how lucky you get! Previous Broker/Dealer

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

Jay Sprinkel

One-Million Dollar Club

Seven-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Years in Business 24

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix

Fee-Based

Education

John Kerr Elementary class of 1990

Professional Designations CRPC

Spouse Katharine

Children

Ava, Emerson, Declan, Finlay, Silas & Poppy

Office Location

Poway, CA

Years in Business

29

With IFG Since 2011

Larry Steckler

Two-Million Dollar Club

Twelve-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®

Business Mix

70% Managed Money

25% Annuities/Insurance

5% Alternatives

Education

SDSU - MBA, Tax/Finance

Previous Broker/Dealer

QA3 Financial

Children

Darrel/Erica (Savannah/Barrett GK), Traci/ Peter (GB 2/25), Kelli/Max

2024 Accomplishments

Completed rebranding as Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group

Goals for 2025

Continue shift to fee based model

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice “Let Them”

Steve Sutley

One-Million Dollar Club Sixteen-Time Qualifier

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

Jonathan Szostek

One-Million Dollar Club Six-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®, CRPC, AIF, RICP, ChFEBC

Years in Business 19

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix

Managed Money, Annuities, Insurance.

Spouse Aliyah

Children Wrenleigh

2024 Accomplishments Best year yet.

Education Towson University- BS, Finance

Goals for 2025 Make America healthy again.

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Enjoy the ride.

Office Location

San Gabriel, CA

Joyce Thomas

Five-Million Dollar Club

Ten-Time Qualifier

Four-Time IFG Advisor of the Year

Previous Broker/Dealer

Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.

Years in Business

25

With IFG Since 2015

Business Mix

Retirement Planning, Advisory and Investment Services, Life Insurance

Education Masters

Children

Elizabeth Min

2024 Accomplishments

Maintained strong relationships with clients, received more client referrals.

Goals for 2025

Continue to provide excellent service to clients, improve my business, travel, give to charity.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice Health, Wealth, and Happiness.

Office Location

Los Angeles, CA

Jacob Tujian

One-Million Dollar Club Five-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations

UCLA PFP

Years in Business

31

With IFG Since 2007

Business Mix

Managed Money, DAFs, ILIT/Insurance, 1031 Exchanges into DST’s, Mutual Funds and Variable Annuities

Education

Wharton School of Business- BS, Economics

Spouse Tamar

Children

Arsen (24), Alec (22) & Ari (19)

Previous Broker/Dealer

Sentra Securities

2024 Accomplishments

Grateful to be able to continue balancing family, work, and community.

Goals for 2025

Continue on-boarding the next generation. Continue helping our clients in various ways.

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Age gracefully and keep balance in your life - family, faith and work. Be grateful for all we have!

Office Location

Dallas, TX

Years in Business

44

With IFG Since 2012

Jerry Tuma

One-Million Dollar Club

Eight-Time Qualifier

Previous Broker/Dealer

Cambridge Legacy

Professional Designations CFP®

Spouse Ramona

Business Mix

30% Alternatives

70% Managed Money

Education College for Financial Planning - Masters, Financial Planning

Children Hannah & Sam

Goals for 2025

Expand our radio show into podcasts nationwide

Office Location

San Clemente, CA

Chris Vizzi

One-Million Dollar Club

Twelve-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®

Years

With IFG Since 2009

Business Mix

50% Managed

10% Annuity & Insurance

40% Alternatives

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara- BA, Economics & Accounting

Children Calle, Cruz, Campbell & Coco

2024 Accomplishments

InvestmentNews Advisor of the Year, Alternative Investments.

Goals for 2025

Continue to incorporate more technology into the office and expand through acquisition.

Previous Broker/Dealer MCL Financial

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

You reap what you sow.

Office Location

Annapolis, MD

Shawn Walker

One-Million Dollar Club

Seven-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®, CRPC

Years in Business

25

With IFG Since 2018

Business Mix

95% Fee Based

5% Annuities

Education UMBC- BA, Economics

Previous Broker/Dealer SII Investments

Spouse Amy

Children Luke, Alex & Gwen

2024 Accomplishments Have a good time!

Goals for 2025 Have a good time!

Charles Wareham

Two-Million Dollar Club

Office Location

Sacramento, CA

Bryan Wertzer

One-Million Dollar Club

Sixteen-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations AIF

Years in Business

32

With IFG Since 2009

Business Mix

90% Managed Money

10% Direct Business

Education

California State University, Sacramento- BA, Government

Spouse Jennifer

Children

Aidan (19) & Blake (13)

2024 Accomplishments

Successfully completed the transition and integration of new clients from an acquisition.

Goals for 2025

Continue to grow revenue by increasing efficiencies. Stay healthy! More work life balance!

Previous Broker/Dealer

Financial Network

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

Don’t be afraid to embrace change! In business “if it isn’t broken, fix it anyway.”

Dean Wilson

Frank Wong

Seven-Time Qualifier

Office Location

San Diego, CA

Jay Wurtzler

One-Million Dollar Club

Twenty-Time Qualifier

Professional Designations CFP®, CDFA

Years in Business

37

With IFG Since 2003

Business Mix

85% Fee Based

15% Mixed

Education

Xavier University- BA, Business and Finance

Spouse Erica

Children Blake & Morgan

2024 Accomplishments

First visit to Paris and incredible cruise from Quebec to Boston in the fall with best of friends.

Goals for 2025

Continue the path to a healthy future for my family and closer relationship to God.

Previous Broker/Dealer

Sentra Securities

Your Favorite Piece of Business or Life Advice

You cant experience the next chapter in life if you keep re-reading the last one.

NICK ABBOTT

+1 808-445-9965 1240 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 530 Honolulu, HI 96814

KYLE ADDINGTON

+1 602-441-9441

15561 W Piccadilly Rd Goodyear, AZ 85395

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KIRK BADII

+1 310-846-8362

550 Reserve Street Suite 250

Southlake, TX 76092

KEVIN BARRETT

+1 858-793-0513

12526 High Bluft Dr. Suite 300

San Diego, CA 92130

SEAN AGAHI

+1 925-244-6604 14333 Fm 121-12 Van Alstyne, TX 75495

RYAN ANSTED*

+1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260

Annapolis, MD 21401

IAN ARROWSMITH*

+1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260 Annapolis, MD 21401

JAMMIE AVILA

+1 702-353-2454

1368 Paseo Verde Pkwy Ste 100 Henderson, NV 89012

NICK BEHNKE

+1 920-233-7400

805 N. Main St Oshkosh, WI 54901

GARY BENSON

+1 818-990-9777

6345 Balboa Blvd Building 1 Encino, CA 91316

DUSTIN BLODGETT

+1 925-362-9571

2001 Crow Canyon Rd Suite 150 San Ramon, CA 94583

PETER BLOK

+1 484-234-3300

243 W. Lincoln Hwy Exton, PA 19341

* NOT ATTENDING

BLAKE BONNER +1 806-418-2352

7629 Hillside Rd Suite 100 Amarillo, TX 79109

PAT BRENNAN

+1 858-552-6960

12680 High Bluff Drive #250 San Diego, CA 92130

STEVE CARLTON +1 952-844-0039

7825 Washington Ave. S. Suite 410 Bloomington, MN 55439

JAMES CHANG*

+1 240-479-2688

15245 Shady Grove Rd Suite 310 Rockville, MD 20850

KELLY CLYDE

+1 805-895-4878

1520 North El Camino Real Unit 1 San Clemente, CA 92672

CINDY COUYOUMJIAN*

+1 714-210-0549

15145 Woodlawn Ave Suite 100 Tustin, CA 92780

ARI CRANDALL

+1 858-668-0776

12531 High Bluff Drive #110

San Diego, CA 92075

DANIEL DOUGHERTY*

+1 651-400-1692

103 Marty Dr Suite 101 Buffalo, MN 55313

DILLON DOUGHERTY*

+1 651-400-1922

103 Marty Dr Suite 101 Buffalo, MN 55313

ITTAI DVIR

+1 301-779-5801

909 Rose Ave #4 North Bethesda, MD 20852

MARK EALY

+1 760-994-4037

2035 Corte Del Nogal Suite 150 Carlsbad, CA 92011

JAY ENG

+1 310-529-1359

25500 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite #1250

Torrance, CA 90505

ROD EVANS*

+1 858-202-7243

6265 Greenwich Dr. Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92122

CHRISTOPHER GLEASON*

+1 203-262-6280

3827 Camino Real Sarasota, FL 34239

JOSHUA GOLDSMITH*

+1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260 Annapolis, MD 21401

MARCUS HENDERSON

+1 615-386-9141

5409 Maryland Way Suite 300 Brentwood, TN 37027

DAVID HERMAN*

+1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260 Annapolis, MD 21401

RACHEL HOANG

+1 310-706-4033

1500 Rosecrans Ave Suite 500

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

JOEL HOOPER

+1 541-440-6868

2192 NE Stephens St. Roseburg, OR 97470

MARY HUNTLEY

+1 928-567-9512

320 W Cherry Street Flagstaff, AZ 86001

MICHAEL HYAT

+1 858-676-3322

12730 High Bluff Drive Suite #120 San Diego, CA 92130

KATHY KEADLE

+1 866-678-3770

3714 Executive Center Dr Martinez, GA 30907

DIANE KIMBRO +1 949-556-9772

940 South Coast Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

KYLE KIRWAN

+1 702-878-4742

1368 Paseo Verde Pkwy Ste 100 Henderson, NV 89012

JOSH KOEHNEN

+1 619-501-1184

12531 High Bluff Drive Suite 110

San Diego, CA 92130

MICHAEL KOLACZ

+1 972-771-9411

2600 Ridge Rd Rockwall, TX 75087

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MARC LORD

+1 619-996-3144

3636 Camino del Rio North Suite 170 San Diego, CA 92108

MATTHEW LUM

+1 805-451-3699

929 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101

RICH KRAFCIK

+1 804-272-8272

9011 Arboretum Parkway Suite 180 Richmond, VA 23236

SUZY LAWRENCE

+1 818-486-5799

155 North Lake Avenue #866 Pasadena, CA 91101

JOHN LEE

+1 925-225-3688

4305 Hacienda Dr Pleasanton, CA 94588

JOSH LEE*

+1 206-525-1212

155 NE 100th St Suite 403 Seattle, WA 98125

DANIEL MANN

+1 702-878-4742 1368 Paseo Verde Pkwy. Suite 100 Henderson, NV 89012

JOHN MATA*

+1 281-255-0033 21 Waterway Avenue #300 The Woodlands, TX 77380

BRYAN MAZZA

+1 206-623-0588

7785 Sunset Highway Suite 251

Mercer Island, WA 98040

GREGORY MEYER

+1 818-990-9777

6345 Balboa Blvd. Building 1 Encino, CA 91316

* NOT ATTENDING

DEEPEN MODI

+1 312-320-0988

2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 250 Glenview, IL 60062

ART MOLLOY

+1 858-552-6960

12680 High Bluff Drive #250 San Diego, CA 92130

KELLY MORRIS +1 760-931-4882

701 Palomar Airport Road Suite 300 Carlsbad, CA 92011

ANTHONY NAPOLITANO* +1 702-580-2378 1368 Paseo Verde Pkwy Suite 100 Henderson, NV 89012

ZOE NG +1 925-225-3688

4305 Hacienda Dr Suite 360 Pleasanton, CA 94588

DENIS OBRIEN* +1 860-415-9614

9 Masons Island Road Mystick, CT 06355

GREG O’DONNELL +1 415-758-6331 1101 Fifth Ave # 150

San Rafael, CA 94901

GREG OSTROWSKI*

+1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260

Annapolis, MD 21401

AMRISH PATEL

+1 480-336-3456

8777 N. Gainey Center Dr. #161

Scottsdale, AZ 85248

JD PHILLIPS*

+1 360-398-9224 1292 E Axton Rd Bellingham, WA 98226

PETER PRESCOTT +1 949-248-9815

30950 Rancho Viejo Rd Suite 100

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

JON SANCHEZ*

+1 775-800-1801

1645 Highway 395 Minden, NV 89423

CHAD SCHIEL

+1 949-388-4455

30448 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 180

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

JASON SEGAWA

+1 808-695-6200

1580 Makaloa Street Honolulu, HI 96814

JEFF SENGLAUB*

+1 262-646-4466

3960 Hillside Dr Suite 201

Delafield, WI 53018

JIM SENGLAUB*

+1 262-646-4466

3960 Hillside Dr Suite 201

Delafield, WI 53018

MIKE SENGLAUB* +1 262-646-4466

3960 Hillside Dr Suite 201 Delafield, WI 53018

HERB SHIRAISHI

+1 808-951-7185

1357 Kapiolani Blvd Suite 1140 Honolulu, HI 96814

BRIAN SOLOMON +1 760-436-1985

531 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas, CA 92024

JAY SPRINKEL* +1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260 Annapolis, MD 21401

LARRY STECKLER +1 858-513-8445 14259 Danielson Street Poway, CA 92064

STEVE SUTLEY +1 916-438-6700

9700 Business Park Drive #204 Sacramento, CA 95827

JONATHAN SZOSTEK +1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd. Suite 260 Annapolis, MD 21401

JOYCE THOMAS +1 626-292-7218

142 N San Gabriel Blvd #B San Gabriel, CA 91775

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JACOB TUJIAN

+1 626-243-1317

825 Colorado Blvd. Suite 201

Los Angeles, CA 90041

JERRY TUMA

+1 972-241-7107

4851 Lbj Fwy Suite 1175 Dallas, TX 75244

CHRIS VIZZI

+1 877-922-7242

1520 North El Camino Real Unit 1 San Clemente, CA 92672

SHAWN WALKER* +1 410-573-5700

1906 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 260

Annapolis, MD 21401

CHARLES WAREHAM

+1 860-218-2048

750 Main St Suite 400 Hartford, CT 06108

BRYAN WERTZER

+1 916-438-6700

9700 Business Park Drive Suite 204 Sacramento, CA 95827

DEAN WILSON +1 928-340-1061

125 Frisco Trail Sedona, AZ 86351

FRANK WONG

+1 212-938-7565

150 West 56st St Suite 4012 New York, NY 10019

JAY WURTZLER +1 858-552-6960

12680 High Bluff drive Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92130

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