Charles Sickles is Executive Vice President, Head of Distribution at Advisors Asset Management (AAM).

In this role, Charles is responsible for creating and executing the sales strategy for AAM’s full suite of asset management investment solutions, as well as directing the field activities of AAM’s national external and internal wholesaling teams. Charles joined AAM from BlackRock, where he served as Northeast Divisional Director for the Merrill Lynch channel. Prior to BlackRock, Charles served in a variety of senior leadership roles over the course of a 25-year career at Merrill Lynch, including his final role as National Sales Manager for the Managed Solutions Group. Charles began his career in the financial services industry in 1989, and has obtained the Series 7, 66 and 24 licenses in addition to being a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) since 2008.

Lindsay DeGrazia is Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investment Distribution at Advisors Asset Management (AAM).

Lindsay leads the firm's strategy and execution for delivering alternative investment solutions to financial intermediaries and wealth management clients. With nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, Lindsay has a strong track record of building and managing successful distribution teams. Prior to joining AAM in 2025, she spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs in senior distribution and portfolio management roles within the Asset & Wealth Management Division, most recently leading the Alternative Sales Field Specialist team in the GSAM Client Solutions Group. She holds a B.S. in Finance from DePaul University.

Robert Larsen is Senior Vice President, Divisional Sales Manager Alternative Investments at Advisors Asset Management (AAM).

Rob joined AAM in 2024, bringing decades of experience in the asset management industry. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing teams, developed strategic growth initiatives, and helped organizations navigate evolving market environments. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Rob is passionate about mentoring professionals, working with advisors, fostering strong partnerships, and driving organizational excellence.

Prior to joining AAM, Rob held sales leadership roles at Allianz Investment Management and Invesco. He began his career as a Dealer Services Representative with Alliance Capital Management (now AB). Rob earned a BS in Marketing from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and an MBA with distinction from Centenary University. He also holds his CIMA®, CETF®, AIF® designations.