Press Release

Veteran to Help OneAmerica® Boosts South Carolina Sales Territory Presence

Issued by OneAmerica

Jan. 28, 2021

Culture, ability to keep focus on advisor relationships was big draw for retirement specialist

INDIANAPOLIS — OneAmerica® this month welcomes an experienced financial services professional to build the company’s base in South Carolina as regional sales director.

Chris Browne is focusing on primarily serving core retirement plans. The 18-year industry veteran joined OneAmerica after previously working eight years as a Charleston, South Carolina-based wholesaler for MassMutual Financial Group.

“I was really attracted to OneAmerica because of its industry-known relationship strategy, award-winning client focus and fresh, world-class custom communications,” Browne said. “Combined with its outstanding culture and values, OneAmerica checks all the boxes, and I’m thrilled to be joining the team and enhancing our presence in South Carolina.”

Browne reports to Todd Smiser, East Region regional vice president. OneAmerica had a presence already in the Palmetto State through the contributions of wholesaler Chuck Stinson, who also continues to build sales in North Carolina.

“Chris has the experience, energy and enthusiasm to drive results,” said Pete Schroedle, vice president of distribution for Retirement Services at OneAmerica. “Given all the unprecedented upheaval and challenges in our industry, it’s more important than ever to have someone of his background step up with optimal solutions on behalf of advisors, sponsors and participants.”

Prior to MassMutual, Browne was at John Hancock Life Insurance Company and at Guardian Life. The native Georgian and his spouse have twin children.

“What OneAmerica offers is service-oriented recordkeeping that fits very well in the channels I’ve already been working in,” Browne said. “Plus, I have a chance to work with organizations in the tax-exempt and 457 markets who desire simplicity but demand innovation, and we’ve got that.”

OneAmerica is the marketing name for the companies of OneAmerica.

Products issued and underwritten by American United Life Insurance Company® (AUL), a OneAmerica company. Administrative and recordkeeping services provided by McCready and Keene, Inc. or OneAmerica Retirement Services LLC, companies of OneAmerica which are not broker/dealers or investment advisors.

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