leadership team

A strong foundation of success and achievement

Dave Paulsen

Chief Executive Officer

With more than 30 years of financial services experience, Dave Paulsen brings credibility, leadership and a track record of forging strong partnerships built on personal connections to his role with ARS. He has extensive executive leadership in the financial services industry and considerable experience leading and growing companies. Dave has served as president of Individual Solutions and chief distribution officer for Transamerica, and CEO for World Financial Group and Transamerica Financial Advisors. He also sits on the board of directors for several organizations.

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