Washington, D.C. (March 23, 2026) – Finseca today announced that Ed Deutschlander, Chief Executive Officer at North Star Resource Group, whose representatives affiliate with Cetera Wealth Services LLC; and Chris Noonan, Senior Executive Vice President at Equitable Advisors, will be honored with the prestigious Finseca Hall of Fame Award at the Leaders and Managers Program (LAMP) 2026 in Nashville, TN. Deutschlander and Noonan are being inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame class in recognition of their demonstrated commitment to leadership, mentorship, advocacy efforts, and improving the lives and financial security of countless clients.
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s Hall of Fame class,” said Maggie Seidel, Finseca’s Chief Growth Officer. “Both Ed and Chris exemplify the pinnacle of excellence in our profession. It is an honor and a privilege to commemorate their outstanding contributions. Their selfless dedication to serving their clients and communities as well as prioritizing others’ needs sets an inspiring example for us all.”
These financial security professionals are not only experts in building world-class agencies or firms, but they also elevate the financial security profession by serving and educating their communities, championing professional development, and advancing the mission and work of the profession.
Finseca’s Hall of Fame Award is regarded as the highest honor bestowed upon distinguished insurance and financial security leaders. Nominees were evaluated by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, which assessed each nominee’s history and accomplishments in four categories:
- Advancing the art and science of agency/firm building.
- Advancing the mission and work of the financial services industry.
- Enhancing the quality of public and private life.
- Promoting professional education in the financial services industry.
For more information about the Finseca Hall of Fame Awards and this year’s inductees, please visit finseca.org/communities/leadership-awardees.
Media Contact: Julie Muldoon – (o) 202.585.1602 | jmuldoon@finseca.org
About Finseca
At Finseca, we know that financial security improves people’s lives and protects their livelihoods and future wellbeing. We are rising to the challenge of increasing financial security for all. Finseca represents the men and women of the financial security profession who dedicate themselves to delivering holistic financial security to their clients every day.
Management Hall of Fame Class of 2026 issued by Finseca. Finseca Management Hall of Fame is a leadership recognition program administered by Finseca to acknowledge individuals demonstrating core leadership competencies. Candidates are nominated and submissions are reviewed by Finseca, with final determinations made by Finseca’s President. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
