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HORSHAM, PA – January 27, 2021—The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual), a Fortune 1000 company, announces the recent appointment of new managing partners in three of its Career Agency System offices. These appointments include two internal promotions affirming the company’s commitment to developing leaders within the organization.

Clint Hall was named Managing Partner of the Boston area agency, Concord Wealth Management, after serving as interim managing partner since July 2020. A 22-year industry veteran, Hall has spent the past 17 years with Penn Mutual’s Connecticut agency, most recently as Managing Director, where he created The Private Label Playbook. Hall graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He also holds Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 65 licenses. He has lived in New England for more than 20 years where he continues to be an advocate for local youth football programs.

Mike Pendergrass was promoted to Managing Partner of the company’s Oklahoma-based agency, Fuse Financial Group, previously known as Premier Advisors Group and Legacy Planning Partners. Pendergrass’ appointment is the culmination of an internal succession plan following the retirement of longtime managing partner Mike Hulse. Pendergrass joined Penn Mutual in 2012 and received the National Sales Manager of The Year Award for the Career Agency System at Penn Mutual in 2017. An Oklahoma native, Pendergrass graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He also holds Series 7, 24 and 66 licenses.

Aaron Peck was named Managing Partner of the Dallas-area agency, Penn Mutual Wealth Strategies, in March 2020. Peck joined Penn Mutual after serving 4 years in a leadership position at Mutual of Omaha Advisors, where he was Sales Director of the North Texas Division. His previous experience includes 13 years with Western & Southern Life, where he served as an Agency Manager. He began his career as a manager with Key Bank. Peck graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Applied Sciences degree in Personal Finance and Business.  He holds designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL), Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP).  He also holds Series 6, 7, 24, 26, 63 and 65 licenses and is an active member of GAMA and NAIFA, where he is a Dallas-area chapter board member.

“We’re excited to announce these field leadership appointments,” says Julie Davis, vice president, sales, career agency system, for Penn Mutual. “Their success reinforces our commitment to recruiting the best people in our industry and then giving them opportunities to grow and develop, contributing to two-thirds of our leaders coming from within. Clint and Mike have demonstrated their leadership abilities during their careers with Penn Mutual and Aaron brings a wealth of meaningful experience to the firm. Their leadership will propel the company forward in their respective markets while continuing to focus on empowering financial professionals and providing clients with exceptional service.”

About The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company

Penn Mutual helps people become stronger. Our expertly crafted life insurance is vital to long-term financial health and strengthens people’s ability to enjoy every day. Working with our trusted network of financial professionals, we take the long view, building customized solutions for individuals, their families, and their businesses. Penn Mutual supports its financial professionals with retirement and investment services through its wholly owned subsidiary Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Visit Penn Mutual at www.pennmutual.com.

Contact:

Jeff Leinen
Penn Mutual
(215) 956-8530
leinen.jeff@pennmutual.com

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