Orlando, Fla., Sept. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sept. 3, 2015 — CNL Financial Group has hired Kevin Deacy, an experienced leader in finance, to serve as vice president of CNL Securities Corporation to oversee business development in the Chicago area.

“We’re honored to have Kevin join our team,” said Brian Lee, national sales manager of CNL Securities. “This is such an exciting time of growth and opportunity for CNL, and Kevin’s depth of experience will help us achieve our growth objectives.”

Before joining CNL, Deacy served as the regional sales manager for private equity firm Ridgewood Energy. He has also worked as regional vice president for the ATEL Securities Corporation.

Deacy has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Eastern Illinois University. He is licensed in FINRA Series 6, 7, and 63.

“This is such an exciting time for non-traded investment products, and I am excited to be joining an industry leader like CNL,” Deacy said. “This company has such a commitment to providing great investment opportunities and I look forward to being a part of this company’s future growth as it brings new products to market.”

About CNL Financial Group

CNL Financial Group (CNL) is a leading private investment management firm providing global real estate and alternative investments. Since inception in 1973, CNL and/or its affiliates have formed or acquired companies with more than $33 billion in assets. CNL is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit CNL.com.

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