W&S Financial Group Distributors Names Jokers RVP

W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc., wholesale distributor of annuities and life insurance from Western & Southern Financial Group member companies, has named Ariana “AJ” Jokers as regional vice president, financial institution and broker-dealer distribution, for Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.

Jokers works consultatively with financial professionals to advance the retirement and legacy planning needs of their clients. She provides training, product information, marketing and sales-support planning and business-building tips and techniques.

“We’re excited about AJ joining our team with the strong sales support experience and business-building success she brings,” said Harvey Fladeland, senior vice president, financial institution and broker-dealer distribution, W&S Financial Group Distributors. “She will be a valuable resource supporting financial professionals and their firms as they help clients invest, protect and manage risk for their retirement and legacy.”

Jokers began her career with PNC Bank. She then advanced to internal wholesaler and internal sales team lead positions with Jackson National and Brighthouse Financial before joining W&S Financial Group Distributors in 2022. Jokers is a graduate of Spring Hill College, is life and health insurance licensed and holds FINRA Series 6, 26 and 63 registrations. She and her family reside in Nashville, Tennessee.