ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Old Mutual Financial Network (OMFN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Heinila to the position of Regional Vice President, Annuity Distribution. In this role Scott will serve as an external wholesaler building relationships with our key distribution partners for the Fidelity and Guaranty Life Insurance Company annuity products in the western region of the country.

Scott joins OMFN from First Choice Financial, where he served as Director of Sales, Insurance Services, in Long Beach, California. During his tenure at First Choice Financial, Scott’s excellent supervision of the sales team resulted in a direct growth of $180 million in annual premium. Prior to this position, Scott grew sales as a Brokerage Sales Representative at First Choice Financial as well. His experience also includes a business internship at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and service as a Project Manager at DeLamar Enterprises, Inc.

Linda Hoitt, Senior Vice President, Annuity Distribution, commented, “We’re very excited that Scott is joining our team and are confident his sales expertise and specific industry training will strengthen our industry partnerships in the western territory.”

Scott is professionally designated as a Certified Annuity Specialist.

To contact Scott Heinila about OMFN annuity products, please email him at scott.heilina@omfn.com.

About Old Mutual Financial Network

Old Mutual Financial Network (OMFN) is the marketing name for the U.S. life insurance and annuity operations of Old Mutual plc. Headquartered in London, England, Old Mutual was founded in 1845, is one of the world's largest insurers, ranks as a Fortune Global 500 company and employs nearly 50,000 people worldwide. OMFN has the knowledge, expertise and resources that a global powerhouse can provide and is committed to delivering innovative and balanced financial solutions.

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