AmeriLife’s Vertical Vision Increases Annuity Distribution Power with The Ohlson Group Partnership
Indiana-based FMO officially joins the AmeriLife family of companies to expand in-house proprietary and semi-exclusive product portfolios
WOODSTOCK, Ga, and CLEARWATER, Fla.– April 9, 2025, Vertical Vision Financial Marketing, LLC, (“V2”) a leading insurance marketing organization specializing in annuity products, and exclusive financial advisor, and an affiliate of AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), announced today that it had acquired The Ohlson Group, a family-oriented, annuity-focused insurance field marketing organization (FMO) based in Carmel, Indiana. Per the agreement, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner up with Joe, Nick, and The Ohlson Group team,” said Chris Seats, president of V2. “Their continued passion and strong dedication to providing excellent service, building trust, maintaining integrity, and ensuring profitability perfectly align with V2 and AmeriLife’s commitment to personalization and exceptional service.
Founded in 1975 and led by a second-generation management team, The Ohlson Group provides education, compliance, marketing, and other end-to-end business and administrative support services to its network of more than 2000 agents.
“Our company was founded and nurtured by our father to where it is today,” said Joe and Nick Ohlson, president and executive vice president, respectively, of The Ohlson Group. “We are proud to continue his legacy and vision alongside V2 and AmeriLife’s focus on culture, a best-in-class business environment, and an extensive client-centric distribution network.”
V2 has emerged as one of the top appointment setting and marketing dollar maximization teams in the financial and insurance industry, focusing on growing our advisors’ practice through exclusive marketing programs, sales coaching, and dedicated back-office support.
“Joe and Nick’s commitment and drive for The Ohlson Group’s success truly inspire us,” said Mike Vietri, Chief Distribution Officer for AmeriLife Wealth Group. “This partnership highlights the expanding reach of our network, enabling our platform to support a wider range of beneficiaries in securing their insurance and financial needs with outstanding commitment and customer service.”