La Vista, NE-based Securities America, an independent broker-dealer, has added Ryan Kaufman as a registered representative.

Kaufman’s branch has nearly $1.3 million in annual revenue. His business, Koi Wealth Management, is located in Rocklin, CA. He joins from Woodbury Financial Services, following an announcement by American International Group in July that it intends to purchase Woodbury. 

Kaufman started his career at American Express Financial Advisors in 1996. He then worked in the banking industry before going independent. In 2005, he joined SunAmerica Securities, an AIG affiliate, where he created his own branch office.

Securities America is owned by New York-listed Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services.