Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2025) – Finseca proudly announces Chip Van Dusen, President of Diversified Brokerage Services, as the new Chair of the Board, along with an exceptional group of new Board members who will help drive our mission forward and shape the future of the profession.
United by a shared purpose, these extraordinary leaders are not just guiding an organization — they are championing a movement to end financial insecurity and transform lives across the country.
“We’re honored to welcome Chip Van Dusen as Chair and to add such accomplished, purpose-driven leaders to our Board — individuals who bring diverse voices and deep commitment from every corner of our profession,” said Marc Cadin, CEO of Finseca. “I also want to thank our former Board Chair, Mike James, for his exceptional leadership and service. His steady hand and deep belief in our mission helped position Finseca for this next chapter. With that strong foundation, and at a time when the need for financial security has never been greater, this Board’s collective leadership will strengthen our ability to support those who deliver financial security — empowering them to protect more families and build financial security for all.”
Congratulations to our newly appointed Board members, whose diverse backgrounds and expertise reflect Finseca’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and excellence across the profession.
- Michael Babikian – CEO, First Financial Resources (FFR)
- Lisa Davis – Managing Principal, 1847Financial, Penn Mutual
- Tom Dempsey – Chief Distribution Officer, Integrity Marketing Group
- Andrew Flores – Managing Partner, Private Wealth Group, Equitable Advisors
- George Gore, Jr – President, Capitas Financial Midwest
- Jennifer Leisman Dessert – Principal, Leisman Insurance Agency, New York Life
- Anthony Mento – President & CEO, Life Brokerage, AIN
- Zachary Parker – Head of Osaic Sales, Life & Annuity, Highland Capital Brokerage
- Steve Rea – Financial Services Sales Vice President, Farm Bureau Financial Services
To learn more about Finseca’s mission to achieve financial security for all, visit www.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 financial security to their clients every day.
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