Brett S. Ellen, CFP® is the President & CEO of American Financial Network (AFN). Often regarded as a visionary leader in the financial services industry, Mr. Ellen has been successfully providing financial planning solutions to clients for nearly 25 years. The team at American Financial Network provides a highly customized approach to Financial Planning, Wealth Management and Corporate Benefit Planning Services.

As an independent company, American Financial Network offers a vast menu of financial products & services. As financial advisors with Securities America Advisors, Inc., the advisors at AFN offer unbiased investment advice and have the ability to partner with other accomplished financial service providers. The Financial Solutions Alliance, founded by Brett Ellen, offers more options and planning solutions for clients and as a result, American Financial Network has effectively grown to support both Individual and Corporate clients, and represents a great number of highly successful corporations and business executives.

Over the years clients have entrusted Mr. Ellen and the advisors at AFN to set up comprehensive financial plans focusing on key areas such as Retirement Planning, College Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Strategies and Insurance. Businesses have grown to rely on AFN for Compensation & Benefit Planning Solutions such as Qualified 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plans, Deferred Compensation and other Non-Qualified Plans, Executive Bonus Plans, Captives, Key-Man Insurance and more. American Financial Network strives to provide the optimum investment environment by providing indepth quarterly reviews & performance reports, educational seminars & workshops, plus ongoing client support that we believe is unparalleled in the industry.

Mr. Ellen upholds a proactive hands-on approach to his practice, staying in-touch and involved with his clients and the communities where they reside. Consistently a top producer, over the years he has been repeatedly recognized for his accomplishments as a Financial Planner, receiving awards for his Leadership, Commitment to Excellence and Outstanding Client Service.

Over the years Brett has been actively involved in numerous community groups such as the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce, the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles Business Forum, in addition to running the Financial Solutions Alliance. He has financially supported and been involved in many charities over the years for local schools and educational causes while volunteering for leadership and coaching roles. He has also been a big contributor to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Wellness Community, The Medical Resource Foundation, The American Cancer Society, The American Diabetes Association and his family founded TKO Helping Hands, a grassroots organization that helps feed homeless citizens around Southern California.

Brett Ellen is an Investment Advisor Representative with Securities America Advisors and holding the following industry licenses 6, 7, 22, 24, 63 & 65. He is also a Registered Representative of and offers securities through Securities America, Inc., a full service broker/dealer serving independent investment professionals nationwide. (CA Insurance License #0655679)

CFP® is a certification mark owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. This certification is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board initial and ongoing certification requirements.

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