Back Office Specialists

Joe Thomas, CFA

REGISTERED PRINCIPAL | INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE with OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Joe began his full-time career in the financial services industry in May of 2007. Joe is a Financial Advisor and in charge of firm compliance for advisors across the Midwest. He is responsible for leading the investment team through analysis of investment options within our managed portfolios as well as customized investment plans for individual clients. Joe is a CFA Charterholder, holds a Certificate in Applied Behavioral Finance (IMCA), a Master's of Finance degree from Walsh College (Troy, MI), and a BA from Northwood University (Midland, MI). 

David Thomas

Securities representative with OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

David has over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in working with business owners in the areas of life insurance and qualified retirement plans. David helps closely-held businesses realize the wealth their business has created while also allowing the business operations to continue through generations. David received a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Since his playing days on the Michigan State Football Team, Dave has been an avid fan of Michigan State Athletics and regularly attends football games. He is a board member of the MSU Varsity Club, a club created for athletic letter winners of the program. He has been involved in Legatus and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. David has earned his ChFC and CLU designations and is a securities representative.

Bradley Thomas, CFP®

Investment Advisor Representative with OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Brad has focused on retirement income planning since entering the financial services business in 2005. Through client interaction and industry knowledge, Brad builds customized portfolios that are designed to generate “consistent and sustainable” cash flow. As clients transition to utilizing investments as a major source of income, an advisor with retirement income focus can be essential. Incorporating social security, pensions, salary and other sources of income, Brad's goal is to build unique models for each client and to help find the proper investments for each client’s individual circumstances. In 2015, Bradley earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation. Bradley received a Bachelor’s degree from Northwood University. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and is a Series 7 securities representative.

Peter Hirsch

vice president, retirement plan supervision with OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

In this role, Peter is charged with leading and directing all of FSC Securities’ and Advisor Group’s ERISA/Qualified Plan compliance and supervision related procedures. Some of his duties and responsibilities are to:

• Lead firm-wide efforts in the developing and maintaining a comprehensive compliance-focused infrastructure built to provide the necessary compliance and supervision controls on financial professionals conducting ERISA based plans.
• Lead a firm-wide effort around building out and maintaining supervision procedures related to ERISA based plans.
• Provide expertise around retirement plans and ERISA rules/regulations during both policy discussions and policy development.
• Educate and regularly train Advisor Group’s field force as well as home office teams such as Regional Field Supervision and Branch Office Examination on ERISA related matters.

Peter has been with Advisor Group for 21 years, starting with SunAmerica Securities in Phoenix, AZ. He spent 11 years in the Product Development department supporting Retirement Plans and College Savings Plans.

Peter holds an MBA from WP Carey Business School at Arizona State University, and a Bachelor in Secondary Education (Concentration Mathematics) from Kansas State University. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, 65, 53 and 4 licenses, and ERISA Fiduciary Designations (AIFA®, PPC™, GFS™).

Gary Maack-Magnusson

SENIOR CONSULTANT, ADVANCED SALES & QUALIFIED PLANS WITH OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Gary is a Senior Consultant in the Advanced Markets and Qualified Plans area of Advisor Group, Inc. Gary has been in the financial industry for 35+ years, which has included time with Advisor Group and another affiliated broker-dealer since 2004.

His prior roles have consisted of providing consulting services through writing financial and estate plans for wealthy individuals and business owners, as well as working as a benefits attorney. Gary's areas of concentration include estate planning, income tax planning, business continuation planning, and qualified retirement plans. He is a member of the Minneapolis Estate Planning Council and the Minneapolis/St. Paul chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. 

In addition to his JD and LL.M degrees, Gary holds the CFP, ChFC, CLU designations. Gary also holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. 

Dennis Solberg

EMPLOYER PLAN CONSULTANT WITH OSAIC WEALTH, InC.

Dennis has over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. During that time, he held senior positions within Advisor Group's Mutual Fund, Annuity Customer Service, and Sales departments. For the past five years, Dennis has been with the Employer Consulting Services team.

Dennis holds Series 6, 63 and Life & Health licenses.

Bo Agan

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, EMPLOYER PLAN CONSULTING WITH Osaic Wealth, Inc.

B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and an M.B.A. from Bellevue University. Bo has 15 years of experience in the financial industry with a focus in the Qualified Retirement Plan space over the last 9. In addition, Bo:

• Manages the Employer Plan Business Development Consulting team;
• Supports financial professionals with employer plan practice managements;
• Maintains relationships with approved recordkeeper providers;
• Works with compliance and supervision to ensure compliance with the ever-changing ERISA landscape; and
• Supports advisors in developing employer plan prospects.

Bo has the following designations and licenses: AIF®, PPC®, CRPS®, CRPC®, as well as Series 7, 66 and 24 licenses.

Maryellen McCarthy

Senior compliance analyst, retirement plan supervision with Osaic Wealth, Inc.

Maryellen has been with Advisor Group, Inc. for over 9 years. At Osaic Wealth, Inc., she is a Senior Compliance Analyst. In this role, Maryellen develops, supports and monitors new procedures, and provides guidance to financial advisers to ensure initial and ongoing compliance with the Department of Labor ERISA rules. In addition, Maryellen provides one-on-one and small group education/training on policies and procedures for financial advisers and their staff, field branch offices and home office staff.

Maryellen has her JD, as well as the CPFA designation and Series 7 and 24 licenses. 

Todd Pollock

senior compliance analyst, retirement plan supervision with Osaic Wealth, Inc.

Todd supports Advisor Group financial professionals and home office personnel with regard to ERISA regulations and disclosure requirements. Todd has 21 years of experience in securities industry compliance. He has been with Osaic Wealth, Inc. for the past 11 years and has been in his current role for the past 4 years.

Todd holds the CPFA designation. In addition, he also holds Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 licenses.