Advisors Excel Promotes David Franzke to Chief Marketing Officer

TOPEKA, Kan., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisors Excel is proud to announce the promotion of David Franzke to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Franzke, formerly the organization's Vice President of Marketing & Media Solutions, will take on this new leadership role overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of marketing and creative initiatives for the company.

A valued member of the Advisors Excel team since 2011, Franzke began his career with the company as a Creative Intern. Over the past 12 years, he has risen through the ranks, steadily contributing to the organization's growth and success. He has held various positions within the creative department, each solidifying his reputation as a leader dedicated to innovative excellence.

Now serving as CMO and a member of the company's Growth Team, Franzke will oversee a 175-person advertising agency and ensure the delivery of exceptional marketing solutions to Advisors Excel's clients in the financial services industry.

"David's commitment to creative excellence and his passion for providing exceptional services to the financial professionals we serve have been hallmarks of his career at Advisors Excel," said Cody Foster, Co-Founder of Advisors Excel. "Watching him evolve into a true leader and visionary has been a pleasure. Undoubtedly, his forward-thinking approach will continue to elevate our marketing efforts, drive innovation, and serve our clients at the highest level."

Franzke is a lifelong resident of Topeka. He and his wife, Kelsie, have three children.

About Advisors Excel:

Advisors Excel, founded in 2005, Advisors Excel has redefined a marketing organization's role in supporting independent financial advisors. Its growth has been unparalleled in the industry and is achieved by working with a smaller group of select advisors. With a focus on making good advisors great business owners, Advisors Excel has revolutionized how financial professionals build and operate their businesses. 

In 2024, approximately 590 advisors working with Advisors Excel did $22 billion in annuity, Medicare, and life insurance production. Its affiliated Registered Investment Advisory Firm, AE Wealth Management, currently manages more than $34 billion and has been named one of the fastest-growing RIAs in the country.

SOURCE Advisors Excel