FSI Elects '08 Leaders

The group hosts in annual independent broker-dealer conference, OneVoice, in Orlando, Fla., from January 28 to 30 at the Omni Orlando Resort. (See www.financialservices.org for more details).

"The FSI board of directors reflects the strength and diversity of our membership and the shared vision of FSI's influential role in the industry," says Simmers. "Brian [Murphy] will be an outstanding leader for FSI, and the addition of Eric Schwartz as vice chair, a new financial advisor board member, and three respected CEOs adds more depth to an already strong leadership team."

A 30-year industry veteran, Murphy joined Woodbury in 2001 as vice president for sales and marketing, and became president and CEO in January 2004. In February 2007, Murphy also was named executive vice president of the individual life division at Hartford Life Inc., a subsidiary of the Hartford Financial Service Group, Inc. Woodbury is an independent broker-dealer owned by the Hartford. Murphy joined the FSI board of directors in January 2006.

"I am extremely pleased to accept the challenge of leading the FSI board in 2008 and continuing the outstanding work of John Simmers and the 2007 board," says Murphy. "In 2007, FSI achieved significant milestones in our mission of advancing the interests of independent broker-dealers and the independent financial advisors they serve. I also expect that FSI will continue the momentum of membership growth, a major initiative begun in 2007."

"Our first four years as an advocacy organization have been very successful, thanks in large part to committed and visionary volunteers," explains Dale E. Brown, FSI president and CEO.

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