Russ Koester is the President of Annuity Distribution at United Insurance Professionals, bringing over 17 years of extensive experience within the annuity industry. His expertise spans all annuity product types and distribution channels, including both brokerage and IMO relationships. Notably, Russ played a key role in the creation and significant growth of the IMO distribution channel to a multi-billion dollar operation at a leading US insurance company. Residing in Powell, Ohio with his wife Marybeth and their three children, Russ balances his professional achievements with a love for family activities such as camping and hiking, as well as spending time with their large extended family.