Orlando, Fla., Sept. 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CNL Financial Group has hired Kimsey Bailey to serve as vice president of national accounts for CNL Securities Corporation, with responsibility for business development in the western territory.

“We are thrilled to have Kimsey on board with us,” said Brian Lee, national sales manager of CNL Securities. “Her deep experience in business development will surely be an asset to our company and help contribute to our growth in the coming years.”

Prior to joining CNL, Bailey served as associate regional director of institutional sales for Dimensional Fund Advisors in Austin, Texas, where she was responsible for client services and business development in the company’s western territory. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida and is licensed in FINRA Series 7 and Series 66.

“CNL has a great reputation for offering unique and innovative products to investors and for creating a great working environment. I am delighted to be a part of this team,” Bailey said.

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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