The Consultants

The people behind your strategy.

Our consultants are personally accountable for every relationship. With over two decades at other corporations before choosing the independence of America's Financial Group.

Joe Gutierrez

CEO

Entrepreneur, insurance executive, and growth strategist, Joe Gutierrez is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of America's Financial Group. With a passion for helping families, business owners, and agents build lasting financial security, Joe has dedicated his career to creating opportunities that empower individuals to protect, grow, and preserve their wealth. Under Joe's leadership, America's Financial Group has developed a client-first approach focused on life insurance, retirement planning, annuities, health insurance, and wealth-building strategies. His vision extends beyond financial products—building a national organization that develops high-performing professionals while delivering exceptional service and education to clients. Joe's expertise in business development, sales leadership, and organizational growth has helped establish strategic partnerships and scalable systems designed to support long-term success for both clients and agents. His mission is simple: help families create generational wealth while building one of the most respected financial organizations in the country.

Morris Joseph

Head of Sports Advisory

Morris Joseph Jr. brings elite-level leadership, discipline, and performance-driven experience to America's Financial Group as Director of the Sports Division. As a Division I collegiate athlete, Morris has demonstrated the dedication, work ethic, and commitment required to excel at the highest levels of competition. Leveraging his background in athletics and team development, Morris focuses on helping current and former athletes build strong financial foundations, protect their income, and create long-term wealth strategies. He is passionate about educating clients on life insurance, retirement planning, and wealth preservation while empowering athletes to make informed financial decisions throughout their careers and beyond. At America's Financial Group, Morris leads the Sports Division's growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and athlete-focused outreach programs. His mission is to bridge the gap between athletic success and financial success, helping clients transform today's achievements into lasting generational wealth.

Rosa Arellano

Chief Financial Officer

Rosa Arellano serves as Chief Financial Officer of America's Financial Group, bringing extensive experience in financial operations, accounting, and corporate administration. Prior to joining AFG, Rosa built her professional career with Republic Services, one of the nation's largest environmental services and waste management companies, where she gained valuable experience in financial management, operational efficiency, and corporate processes within a large-scale organization. With a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and business administration, Rosa plays a critical role in overseeing AFG's financial strategy, compliance, and organizational growth. Her attention to detail and commitment to fiscal responsibility help ensure the company maintains a strong financial foundation while supporting its long-term expansion goals. As CFO, Rosa is responsible for operational oversight, and supporting strategic initiatives that position America's Financial Group for sustainable growth. Her dedication to excellence and sound financial stewardship helps drive the company's mission of serving clients, agents, and partners with integrity and accountability.

Ryan Bearden

Director of Business Development

With more than 8 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ryan Bearden has helped individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions through comprehensive needs-based planning. Specializing in Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance and annuity strategies, Ryan has guided clients in protecting their wealth, creating tax-advantaged retirement income, and building long-term financial security. Throughout his career, Ryan has been involved in the analysis and placement of millions of dollars in life insurance and retirement assets, helping clients align their financial goals with customized solutions. As Director of Business Development at America's Financial Group, Ryan leads growth initiatives, agent development, strategic partnerships, and business expansion efforts while maintaining a strong commitment to client-focused financial planning.

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