Don Clark, AIG Financial Advisors

•Title: Branch manager.

•Organization: AIG Financial Advisors, 7007 College Blvd., Overland Park; 913-451-7526.

•Education: Clark has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree from Rockhurst University. He has also earned the designation of certified financial planner.

•Focus: Clark was recently honored by the monthly financial adviser magazine On Wall Street with its Wall Street Branch Manager Award, signifying he was one of the 10 best branch managers in the country. He was recognized for recruiting and retaining good advisers, creating an effective marketing strategy for the branch and providing client services.

“During the whole interview process, I never believed a good, Midwestern-born-and-raised Kansan who went through the local universities would even be considered for such an honor on Wall Street,” said Clark, who gives much of the credit to his support staff.

•Background: Clark has worked as a registered principal at AIG for more than 10 years and has worked in the financial industry since 1991.

•Extras: Clark serves on the De Soto School District Board of Education and on the executive board of the Kansas State High School Activities Association. He coaches youth baseball, football and basketball.