WFG Chairman's Council

Jack D. Linder, WFG President and Chairman’s Council Member
After more than seven years as WFG's Executive Vice President, Jack D. Linder has assumed the reins as President. In his role as EVP, Linder worked closely with a variety of headquarters' departments, executives and employees, providing him with a thorough understanding of the workings of the company. That experience coupled with more than 30 years in the field leading his own SVC team, made him a strong choice to serve as interim president of WFG.

Linder began his business career with Ralston-Purina. After becoming a successful executive with that company, he sought out the opportunity to build his own business. Since that time more than 20 years ago, Linder has built a strong financial services business where he continually inspires associates to achieve the same high standards of excellence that he sets for himself.

Jack, who completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and holds a master’s degree from Colorado State University, serves on the boards of World Group Securities, WFG’s affiliated broker-dealer; WFGRe, WFG’s reinsurance company; and The WFG Foundation, WFG’s charitable organization. He currently splits his time between the ranch he shares with his wife of 45 years, Linda, in Lampasas, Texas, and his office at WFG Executive Headquarters in Duluth, Ga. The Linders have four children and 15 grandchildren.

Monte Holm, Chairman's Council Member
Monte Holm, moved from the construction business to build a prosperous career in the financial services industry. Over two decades, Holm built a successful business and managed a team of associates located throughout the United States and Canada. With the success of his business and his team soundly in place, Holm was asked in 2005 to expand his leadership in World Financial Group (WFG) and was named President of WFG. In 2008, he transitioned from day-to-day management of the company to a field leadership role, supporting the company's domestic and international growth initiatives.

Ed Mylett, Chairman's Council Member
Ed Mylett’s climb to Chairman's Council member was steep and quick - shortly after joining WFG, he became a CEO MD, one of the youngest in the company's history. Soon after, he achieved the top level of Senior Executive Vice Chairman, and in 2006, he became the newest Chairman's Council member as well as earned the top promotion level of Executive Vice Chairman with World Financial Group (WFG). He is a member of WFG's prestigious Millionaire Hall of Fame.

Xuan Nguyen, WFG Executive Chairman and Chairman's Council Member
World Financial Group's Xuan Nguyen, began his career in social services. He never thought he would one day own his own business and still continue to do what he loved most - help people. Turning to the financial services industry, Nguyen was able to do both. Over the past two decades, Nguyen has built a successful WFG business and team of associates that bring financial services and products to people from all walks of life. In early 2009, he achieved WFG’s highest field leadership promotion – Executive Chairman.

Rich Thawley, Chairman's Council Member
More than 20 years ago World Financial Group's Rich Thawley took a chance with his future, leaving his job as an assistant university athletic director to join the financial services industry. Throughout his career, Thawley has been most admired for his enthusiasm and passion for bringing critical financial concepts to everyday people who are looking to build a strong financial future. Today, he continues to inspire and motivate associates throughout WFG to help families achieve financial independence.

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