Axcelus Financial

As a leader in the private placement space, we provide access to a broad base of traditional and alternative investments designed to meet the unique financial goals of your high-net-worth clients.

Our Growth Journey

Our Values

Innovative & Nimble:

We are challengers of the status quo.

Service-Oriented:

We put client needs and priorities first.

Value Creator:

We prioritize long-term value.

Purpose-Driven:

We are committed to serving our clients, partners, employees, and communities.

Trusted:

Honesty and integrity drive every interaction.

Intellectually Rigorous:

We are always innovating new insurance-based solutions to deliver better outcomes.

Our impact quantified

30+

years

of experience delivering exceptional service and pioneering insurance-based solutions

$19B+

in Assets Under Administration

Largest PPLI provider by AUA among carriers reporting in the Lion Street PPLI Market Report 2026

as of June 30, 2026

A-

(Excellent)

rating by AM Best

as of November 26, 2025

A BroadRiver Asset Management Portfolio Company

Through our advocacy partnership with Finseca, we support the development of financial security professionals and the broader financial services industry to help advance financial security for all.

Who we work with

Built to support policies over decades, Axcelus operates as an extension of the intermediary team. We partner with intermediaries and maintain long-standing relationships with advisors, RIAs, insurance agencies and asset managers.

Why work with Axcelus

Specialized Focus

Private placement insurance is our sole focus, with a platform purpose-built for the needs of the market

Transparent Insurance Architecture

Disciplined risk management supported by a transparent insurance-first architecture

Investment Flexibility

More than 300 investment options, with the ability to accommodate bespoke strategies and onboard new managers, supported by institutional due diligence.

Long-Term Service

High-touch service and dedicated resources to support complexity throughout the life of the policy.

How we work

1. Bespoke Design

Access to over 300 investment options across insurance-dedicated funds, VITs, SMAs and alternative investment solutions, with the ability to accommodate new managers, bespoke strategies and customized portfolio structures.

2. Dedicated Due Diligence

A dedicated due diligence and onboarding process combining internal expertise with independent third-party analysis.

3. Coordinated Issuance

Cross-functional support spanning Legal, Client Services, Operations, Actuarial, Investments.

4. Ongoing Administration

High-touch service throughout the life of the policy, with direct access to senior leadership for complex, customized or time-sensitive cases.

Board Members

Hon. Thomas B. Considine

Board Member

Michael Fanning

Board Member

Tanya Holcomb, Esq.

Board Member

Nicholas Kabcenell

Board Member

Cynthia Meyn

Board Member

Andrew Plevin

Board Member

Philip Siller

Board Member

Leadership Team

*board member

Michael Farrell*

Chief Executive Officer

Chuck Nachman*

President, U.S. & Chief Operating Officer

Satish Bhat

Chief Information Officer & Head of Client Experience

John Fischer

Senior Executive Vice President & International Head of Distribution

Scott Hedgepeth

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Actuary

Ryan Henry

General Counsel, U.S.

Virginia Klein

Executive Vice President, Head of Investments

Jessica Lloyd

Senior Vice President, Organizational Strategy

John Reilly

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary

Ryan Roebuck

Senior Vice President, Actuary & Chief Risk Officer

Alison Soderberg

Chief Compliance Officer, U.S.

Jim Totten

Executive Vice President & U.S. Head of Distribution

Jaclyn Green Waterman

Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Initiatives

Distribution Team

Liam Doviak

Senior Managing Director, Investments & Market Solutions Group

John Gatesman

Senior Managing Director

Amy Lavoie

Senior Managing Director, Insurance & Market Solutions Group

Brian McGrath

Senior Managing Director

Michelle Pedigo

Senior Managing Director

Addison West

Senior Managing Director

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