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Ameritas announces new national sales director of retirement plans

LINCOLN, Neb., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- David Schlageter has been named the new national sales director of Ameritas retirement plans, the company announced today. Schlageter is a 35-year industry veteran and brings a wealth of investment, consulting and distribution experience with him to Ameritas. "We're thrilled to welcome Dave to the Ameritas sales management team as our new national sales director for retirement plans. With his experience in the industry and a proven track record as...

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Ameritas announces new officers

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas Chief Executive Officer Bob Jurgensmeier announces the following officer hires and promotions. Scott Ballenger is now the second vice president, talent development. Ballenger was previously director, HR business partners. He has been with Ameritas since 2014 and holds an associates degree from Colby Community College. Sherri Fowler is a new hire and is now the second vice president, customer service, retirement plans. Fowler has a...

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Ameritas announces newly elected officers

LINCOLN, Neb., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameritas Chief Executive Officer Bob Jurgensmeier announces the following officer elections, all with an effective date of June 1, 2025. Karen Noble-Patrick is the new vice president, service, ABRS service and operation. With 25 years of experience in the retirement services industry, Noble-Patrick began her career as a plan administrator for USFilter. Over the next 23 years at OneAmerica, she held various leadership roles in client administration,...

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Ameritas names Anthony DiPaola to Hall of Fame

LINCOLN, Neb., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony C. DiPaola of DiPaola Financial Group is the newest member of the Ameritas Hall of Fame. DiPaola will enter the Hall of Fame as a 2025 inductee. Anthony DiPaola has been named to the Ameritas Hall of Fame. The prestigious Hall of Fame award is the highest honor an Ameritas field partner can achieve. The award recognizes people who, over the course of their careers, exhibited outstanding leadership qualities, a commitment to bettering their...

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NAIFA-Iowa honors Merle Miller with annual prestigious award

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Merle Miller of Midwest Financial Solutions and the Ameritas Field Advisory Cabinet is the recipient of the Newell C. Day Agent of the Year award, an annual award presented to the individual found to be the most outstanding member in the state of Iowa. This is the most prestigious recognition a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Iowa can receive. This recognition is bestowed by his or her professional peers and...

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