Jim Totten joined Axcelus Financial in May 2025 as Executive Vice President & U.S. Head of Distribution. In this role, he is responsible for driving client engagement and managing distribution across independent advisors, financial intermediaries, and institutional investors. Mr. Totten has more than 30 years of experience in business development, with a focus on investment and insurance strategies designed to meet the complex needs of high-net-worth clients. His background spans public and private markets, and he has worked extensively with advisors and asset managers to deliver customized, tax-efficient solutions. Prior to joining Axcelus, he held senior roles at Invesco, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, MetLife Investors, and AIG. He earned a BA in Economics from Denison University and an MBA from The Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He is also a Certified Investment Management Analyst® professional.