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Sammons Financial Group Appoints Rob Te Kolste As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 03, 20266 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Sammons Financial Group

Esfand Dinshaw
West Des MoinesFinancial ServicesFinanceLending

Description

Sammons Financial Group has announced a leadership transition, with Rob TeKolste set to assume the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2027. The current CEO and Chairman, Esfand Dinshaw, will retire after 27 years with the organization.

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Company

Sammons Financial Group

Location

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

About

Sammons Financial Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company that provides financial services to families and businesses. The company is dedicated to empowering futures and changing lives through its support of diverse local charitable organizations. With a focus on community involvement, Sammons Financial Group encourages its employees to give time and resources to causes they are passionate about. The company has a reputation for stability and endurance in the financial services industry.

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