Corey Walther

President, Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC

Focused on:

  • Managing risk in retirement planning
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Allianz Life thought leadership studies
  • Distribution strategies and trends
  • Insurance (annuities and life insurance)
  • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
  • Sales and relationship management
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Financial literacy
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Background:

With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Walther provides executive leadership for strategic direction, business results, and sales execution across multiple distribution channels for Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life). His oversight spans a diverse portfolio of annuity solutions, including variable, indexed, and registered indexed-linked annuities, while also collaborating closely on the strategic growth of defined outcome exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Experience:

  • 25 years with Allianz Life, focusing on helping financial professionals acquire and serve clients with retirement planning, estate strategies, and other tax-related strategies.
  • Oversees Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC, a wholesale broker/dealer.
  • Currently focused on leading a national team of retirement consultants working with financial professionals on growing their practice by helping clients achieve asset growth, sustainable retirement income, and long-term financial independence. 
  • Previously was chief operating officer of Allianz Life Financial Services and head of distribution relationship management.
  • Helped company expand to new markets, including the registered investment adviser space.
  • Speaker at industry events on trends and changes in retirement planning.

Education, certifications, and memberships:

  • MBA from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management
  • B.S. from Minnesota State University Moorhead
  • FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations
  • State of Minnesota Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities license
  • ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant), RICP® (Retirement Income Certified Professional), WMCP® (Wealth Management Certified Professional), and CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter)
  • ABFP® (Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional)
  • Board member and former chair at the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)
  • Board member of Minnesota State University Moorhead Foundation
  • Board member of the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter

Allianz Investment Management LLC (AIM LLC) is a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.

AllianzIM ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Allianz Investment Management LLC and Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America are affiliated companies and part of Allianz Group, and are not affiliated with Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

Annuities and life insurance are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz). Registered index-linked annuities are distributed by its affiliate, Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC, member FINRA, 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297. 800.542.5427 www.allianzlife.com

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