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PRESIDENT

Jared Taggart

AnnuityVip was started by Jared Taggart. Jared is a fifteen-year veteran of the life and annuity space and has held various positions in the industry. Most recently, Jared was the Executive Vice President of Sales for one of the largest FMOs in the Midwest, managing sales for over 2200 agents. Prior to that, Jared was at Allianz Life where he worked in business development, wholesaling and corporate strategy.

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An award winning producer, Jared has won several national awards including being named a member of the Mercury Club and Black Diamond Award winner at Ameriprise.  In addition, he won the I2S Award at Allianz Life Financial Services for having the "Top Innovation" for the year in the company.

 

A lifetime learner, Jared earned his BA in Business from Bethel University and an MBA from St. Thomas University.

 

Jared lives in Blaine, MN with his wife Teresa and their four children.  In his free time, he cheers for Gopher football and golfs whenever he can.

Leadership

EXPERIENCE TO HELP SUPPORT YOUR PRACTICE

Our Team

CUSTOMIZED SERVICE TO MEET YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS

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REGIONAL VICE
PRESIDENT

Lucas Rynda

Lucas joined the AnnuityVIP in 2024 as Regional Vice President. He is passionate about helping agents and advisors help their clients.

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Lucas is a seven year veteran in the annuity space and has spent his entire career building and nurturing territories.

 

Reach out to Lucas directly to see how he can help your business! 

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Phone: 612-272-2263

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BUSINESS MANAGER

Ka Lia Vang

Ka Lia is a eight year veteran in the financial services industry.  She is the glue that holds the AnnuityVIP team together. 

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Ka Lia is a master of process management and can help you with all of your operational needs.

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Phone: 612-707-1630

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ANNUITY SALES DIRECTOR

Tyler Wahl

Tyler supports AnnuityVIP as Internal Sales Director. His specialties include business development, contract negotiation and advisor management.

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Tyler's experience includes wholesaling at Allianz Life and being a financial advisor at Ameriprise. Tyler holds a BA from Mankato State and has the RICP designation. 

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Phone: 952-334-6040

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CONTRACTING

Kayla Katzung

Kayla is your contracting concierge.  A five-year veteran in contracting, she makes a process that can be frustrating - dare we say fun! 

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Kayla is your first and last contact you will need for all your contracting needs.

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Phone: 800-356-4189 ext. 2231

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LIFE INTERNAL WHOLESALER

Andrew Oestreich

Have advanced case design questions about life insurance?  Andrew has answers!  For the past five years, he has been helping design solutions that work. Call him to learn more.

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Phone: 800-356-4189 ext. 2235

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UNDERWRITING

Ben Rowe

Having access to a top-notch life underwriter is a huge advantage for AnnuityVip agents and advisors.  Let Ben demonstrate his expertise by sending him your life underwriting questions. 

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Phone: 800-356-4189 ext. 2258

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NEW BUSINESS PROCESSING

Jamie Boughner

Jamie has been with ECA for 20 years in a variety of positions. For the last 17 years she has led annuity new business as the team lead.  Her passion for service is evident when you talk to her!

 

Jamie says, "I do the best that I can to live up to the hype that my team puts out about me, but I have bad balance and may fall off of that pedestal from time to time!"

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Phone: 800-356-4189 ext. 2240

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COULD THIS BE YOU?

Opportunities

Check back to see the current openings on the team.  

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Contact Us

8935 33rd St. N. Suite 2

Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Tel: 612-719-9834​

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