Lauren Behrns, Vice President of National Accounts and Sales, joined AEI in 2026. Lauren is responsible for Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor relationship management and development. She brings over six years of experience in financial services, including five years at Allianz, supporting Financial Professionals and RIAs with annuity strategy, retirement planning, and portfolio implementation. Lauren is certified in Alternative Investments through Harvard Business School and is passionate about helping advisors thoughtfully integrate alternative solutions to support long-term client outcomes.