Sales Team
Dan Hyatt
Vice President
Dan Hyatt believes in doing business the right way or not at all. He has been a retirement plan sales consultant and a sales representative in both the retirement plan and insurance industries for 10+ years. In his current role as a vice president of sales and marketing, he is committed to creating customized solutions for employers and helping them assist their employees to reach their retirement goals. He has been instrumental in creating 401K/403B, Simple, SEP, Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans and finds the entire retirement plan industry fascinating. In fact, he says he is a retirement plan geek. He has a Bachelore degree from Southern Methodist University and an Executive MBA from University of Texas San Antonio.
Dan is an avid fan of Broadway shows and enjoys sharing his free time with his friends and family. He is also accomplished at shooting sport clays. He enjoys eating at Grey Moss Inn or Silo in San Antonio.
Dave Pond
Vice President
Dave joins the ABG Houston Family with almost 29 years of service in the Retirement Plan Industry. His tenacious focus on helping Advisors, Plan Sponsors, and Participants attain their retirement plan goals makes him the perfect fit for our team. Dave background as a Regional VP for Retirement Plan Sales, Relationship Manager, and as an Investment Advisor Representative for Nationwide Investment Advisors Inc. provides ABG Houston a wide range of skills and experiences to draw upon. Dave has always been an avid student of the industry; never letting his knowledge become stale or obsolete. Dave believes in thinking outside the box and using a consultative approach to sales. One size doesn’t fit all and customization is key.
Dave sales and distribution background, along with his endless energy and positive outlook toward life, make him a joy to work with. His mantra is – tell them what you are going to do, and then do it. 90% is not an option. Get it done and make sure everyone has what they need before moving on.
Dave lives in Grapevine, TX. He volunteers as a youth soccer coach and enjoys an occasional round of golf. Dave thinks of himself as a foodie and never misses an opportunity to try new cuisines, which meshes well with his passion for world travel.