Casey S. Croysdale Named Brokerage Manager by W&S Financial Group

Supports independent agent distribution channel

CINCINNATI – Dec. 18, 2012 – W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc. (W&S Financial Distributors) has named Casey S. Croysdale a brokerage manager for independent agent distribution. W&S Financial Distributors is the wholesale distributor of annuities and life insurance from Western & Southern Financial Group (Western & Southern) member companies.

Croysdale, based in Cincinnati, has been with W&S Financial Distributors since 2009 as an internal wholesaler serving the financial institution distribution channel. In his new responsibilities he is working with financial professionals in the independent agent distribution channel. He provides annuity product information, marketing and sales support, business-building instruction and practice management assistance to help financial professionals deliver superior service to their clients.

“The expertise Casey has developed working in the financial services industry for the past eight years makes him a valuable resource supporting independent agents,” said Daniel J. Downing, senior vice president of independent agent distribution for W&S Financial Distributors. “Casey will be an asset in building our annuity business and fostering productive, consultative relationships.”

Prior to joining W&S Financial Distributors, Croysdale was with WRP Investments, Inc. in Youngstown, Ohio, and National City Bank in West Chester, Ohio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University of Ohio, and he has FINRA Series 7, 24 and 66 registrations as well as annuity, life and health licenses. He resides in Oakley.

About W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc.
W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc. (wsfinancialpartners.com) distributes fixed, variable and immediate annuities and life insurance products from Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, Integrity Life Insurance Company and National Integrity Life Insurance Company, all member companies of Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc. Variable products are distributed through Touchstone Securities, Inc.1 Marketing through a national network of broker-dealers, financial advisors, independent agents and financial institutions, W&S Financial Group Distributors assists financial professionals in helping individuals invest for, live in and manage risk during retirement.