Built by Advisors. Run for Advisors.

Akers Enterprises was created by an advisor, for advisors.

After nearly three decades in the financial-services industry, founder James Akers built the company he wished he’d had while running his own practice—an Independent Marketing Organization (IMO) and marketing-systems partner rooted in an advisor’s perspective. Everything we offer is designed to save time, reduce the stress of client acquisition, and help advisors grow with confidence while staying compliant.

Unlike most IMOs, we invest alongside our advisors from day one. Our partners gain immediate access to co-op marketing, deep discounts, and production-based marketing credits—making it possible to launch campaigns with little or no upfront cost while still benefiting from enterprise-level infrastructure and compliance oversight.

We specialize in done-for-you marketing, event systems, and client-education support for financial professionals. From flat-fee retirement seminar marketing to simulated-live webinars and digital lead funnels, our programs are transparent, straightforward, and built to align with industry regulations—so advisors can focus on what they do best: guiding clients through important financial and retirement decisions.

At the operational core of Akers Enterprises is Valerie Akers, Chief Operating Officer. Valerie oversees all administrative and back-office operations and is responsible for turning strategy into execution. She designs and manages the company’s automations, systems, and workflows, ensuring that every moving piece works together seamlessly. Known for her ability to take big ideas and turn them into functioning realities, Valerie ensures that advisors experience a smooth, organized, and reliable partnership from day one.

James—widely known as “The Tie Guy” from his appearance on Storage Wars—is a financial professional, educator, and entrepreneur. A former principal of a Registered Investment Advisor firm, he brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges advisors face when it comes to growth, marketing, and scalability. Beyond finance, James has built a personal brand with over 100,000 Instagram followers, created the Golfing Vegas YouTube channel, and collaborates regularly with national media and brands.

Today, James and Valerie lead Akers Enterprises with a shared focus on education, marketing systems, and back-office support—helping advisors scale their annuity and retirement-planning practices with a level of partnership, execution, and support they won’t find anywhere else.