Aria Appoints Two to Senior Sales Positions

As senior vice president and divisional sales director, Randall will be responsible for sales distribution in the firm’s western division. Onachilla joins Aria in the same role, and will be responsible for building distribution in the eastern division. Both will look to establish and maintain lasting relationships with registered independent advisers (RIAs) looking to incorporate guaranteed income solutions into their independent practice. Both will report to Neil Wilding, Aria’s executive vice president.

Over the past two decades, Randall has been a distribution professional in the financial services industry as a wholesaler and in retail sales. Most recently, he worked with John Hancock Annuities as a wholesaler and divisional sales manager covering all channels of distribution. He is active in industry and professional organizations, including Rotary, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

Before joining Aria, Onachilla worked for TIAA-CREF for almost 10 years, serving in several capacities including director of sales for both adviser and institutional channels. She has more than 13 years of experience working with financial advisers and got her start with AEGON Advisor Resources. She holds her series 7, 6, 63, and L&H licenses and a B.A. from Ohio State University.