// About US
Wealthguard Annuity Group LLC
Driven by trust, guided by experience — learn what sets WealthGuard apart in securing your financial future.
25+
Years of Experience
// Founder
Brian Powell
Brian Powell is a licensed insurance agent with over 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry.
He enjoys that his work offers the chance to meet new people and is excited by the opportunity to help them with their retirement finances. He’s also always furthering his education in the industry to bring you the most up-to-date and reliable information.
Brian is caring, dedicated, and very direct.
When not working, he enjoys golfing, spending time at the beach, and, of course, with his family.
// Marketing Director
Antoneo "Tony" Rivera
Tony Rivera serves as our Marketing Director. He’s responsible for planning and executing educational seminars and events. He manages registrants, oversees all correspondence with guests, and acts as the primary point of contact for seminar attendees. He act as as the head of both internal and external marketing efforts, and plays a key role in scheduling for both prospects and active clients.
Tony thrives on building strong, lasting professional relationships with clients and takes great pride in creating meaningful interactions. He especially enjoys the process of organizing educational seminars, finding purpose in helping individuals who can benefit from our company’s services.
He is currently pursuing a degree in Business at Rowan University, specifically the William G. Rohrer College of Business. Prior to his current role, Tony worked at Burlington Country Club, where he was deeply involved in client relations and daily operations. This experience helped him develop strong interpersonal skills through constant interaction with the club’s membership.
Ambitious and outgoing, Tony eagerly began his professional journey before graduating, driven by a desire to immerse himself in the business world. He values the foundational operational knowledge his current position provides. Known for his enthusiasm and positivity, Tony is ever-cheerful and approachable, and makes a deliberate effort to ensure people feel seen and heard.
When not working, Tony is passionate about physical fitness, dedicating over 10 hours a week to gym training and weightlifting. When not exercising, he enjoys studying history—particularly classical antiquity and the Greco-Roman world. He was born and raised in Mount Holly, New Jersey, in a single-parent household with his mother and his older brother. There’s also the family dog, Meko, a terrier-pit mix.
// Director of Client Services
Kathryn Dougherty
Kathryn Dougherty is our Director of Client Services, handling new policy assistance and maintenance. What this means is, she serves as the primary point of contact for all client service requests, including processing withdrawals, updating beneficiaries, and managing other account maintenance tasks.
She ensures all client instructions are processed on time to maintain service excellence and client satisfaction. She is always looking for opportunities to streamline processes and improve the client experience here at Wealthguard.
Kathryn started in the financial services industry in 1997 with Merrill Lynch, then went to Smith Barney, which became part of Citigroup, and then Morgan Stanley, and finally, UBS Group AG, before joining us here at Wealthguard. Kathryn appreciates the variety and the opportunities she gets here to learn new things every day. She also enjoys the challenge of adapting to each person’s style and needs, so every conversation feels unique. She has formed close relationships with many of our clients and enjoys helping them meet their financial needs.
In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys spending time with her family and pets, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. She lives in Maple Shade, NJ, and is married with three children. Kristy, 32, Johnny, 28, and Kinsley, 12. The family’s dogs are named Ireland, Jameson, and Maverick. They also have a cat named Ruby.
