Sammons Financial Group Taps President TeKolste to be CEO

Published on August 3, 2026

President Rob TeKolste will take over as CEO from Esfand Dinshaw in 2027 at the insurer that owns $10 billion RIA Wealthcare and $12 billion Northrock Partners.

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