Advisor Group has appointed Steve Chipman as senior vice president of strategic acquisitions.

He leads the strategic planning process for all broker/dealer acquisitions with Advisor Group's four firm presidents.

Chipman was a member of the Industry Board of Directors of the Financial Service Institute and served on the District One FINRA Committee.

Advisor Group includes SagePoint Financial Inc., FSC Securities Corp., Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates Inc.