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General Agents Conference

Nothing was brighter than the smiles of our Guardian community gathering to reconnect and celebrate our successes from the previous year. To kick off our awards ceremonies in 2024, we got a chance to relax and rejuvenate with exclusive golfing experiences, still water spa treatments, and the resort’s very own water park with waterslides, a serene waterfall, and a lazy river in beautiful Naples, Florida.

While we were celebrating milestones and accomplishments, we were also thinking ahead, thinking big, and thinking beyond ourselves. We continued to grow, together, by listening to our peers, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and inspiring each other with stories of overcoming adversity that made us who we are today. With that, we’re proud to recognize the following individuals and their achievements.

Hall of Fame

Jerry Harnik is Guardian’s newest member of the Hall of Fame. With over 45 years of service to our industry, he has made an impact far beyond his agency and his list of accomplishments is as distinguished as he is. Jerry has served on the Field Advisory Board (FAB) 6 times, including 2 times as Chairman/Member-At-Large, as well as holding the Metropolitan Division Member and President’s Award Member positions. He has qualified for Leaders Club an amazing 47 times! Jerry has also led his agency to win numerous awards, like the Platinum Trident Award, the National DI Award, the Platinum Medallion, and more. During his time with the agency, Jerry has helped Strategies for Wealth continue to win the President's Award an unprecedented 20 times! He has helped inspire so many people to become the best versions of themselves and is truly a gift to this industry.

New Hall of Fame member Jerry Harnik and his wife, Audrey Harnik, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left

Retirements

Congratulations to our recent retirees! We appreciate all you have done to champion this industry, build careers, and help individuals, families, and businesses within your local communities. We wish you all the very best in this new chapter of your life:

  • Andy Meehan of Southeast

    Brad Stonecipher of Southeast

    Rick Ray of Texas PRS

    Tom Petrone of Forest Hills Financial Group

  • Retiree Andy Meehan and his wife, Catherine Meehan, joined by Dan Ellen on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
    Retiree Andy Meehan and his wife, Catherine Meehan, joined by Dan Ellen on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
  • Retiree Brad Stonecipher and his family, joined by Dan Ellen on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
    Retiree Brad Stonecipher and his family, joined by Dan Ellen on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
  • Retiree Rick Ray, joined by Dan Ellen on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
    Retiree Rick Ray, joined by Dan Ellen on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
  • FAB Chair Andy Brincefield on the left with Leyla Lesina on the right
    FAB Chair Andy Brincefield on the left with Leyla Lesina on the right

    FAB Presentation

    Andy Brincefield of Charlotte is the Chairman of the FAB and was recognized for the critical role he plays in maintaining a relationship between the Field Advisory Board and Home Office.

  • Elaine McGeehan and her husband, joined by Chairman of FAB Andy Brincefield
    Elaine McGeehan and her husband, joined by Chairman of FAB Andy Brincefield

    Field Service Award

    This award is given to that individual in the Home Office who tirelessly contributes to and collaborates with the field. Congratulations to Elaine McGeehan, Senior Consultant, Agency Contract & Licensing. Elaine, who was recognized for genuinely caring about our agency partners and was pivotal to FP onboarding, has personally onboarded thousands of FPs by her own doing. Since joining Guardian in 2001, her dedication and commitment have been remarkable.

President’s Award

This award winner exemplifies excellence in leadership, as it recognizes high performance in recruiting and developing FPs, growing an agency, and establishing a place in the company and community.

Winner

Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare

Runner-up

Certified Financial Services, led by Tom Ciardella, Craig Feinberg, Rich Gribinas, Robert Worgaftick, Adam Katzman, and Pam Mellor

Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Eric Startare, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Sandy Aderson, Earl Luttner, Greg Kreiner, Matt Roddy, joined by CEO Andrew McMahon

Agency Client Builder Award

We all know the future of this industry depends upon a strong flow of new talent. Agencies that are doing an exceptional job of getting new FPs’ careers off to a strong start are recognized with this award:

  • Platinum

    National Financial Network, led by Tony Mazzei, Mike Maresca, Gary DeStefano, Steve Earhart, Derek Chan, and Rob Votruba

    Gold

    Boston, led by Seth Medalie, Kevin Schneider, Tom Harmon, and John Brady

    Silver

    South Florida, led by Jeff Newman and Rob Newman

    Non-metal

    Granite Bay, led by Thomas Le

  • National Financial Network, led by Mike Maresca, Gary DeStefano, Steve Earhart, Rob Votruba, Derek Chan, and Tony Mazzei, joined by Meg Vecchi on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
    National Financial Network, led by Mike Maresca, Gary DeStefano, Steve Earhart, Rob Votruba, Derek Chan, and Tony Mazzei, joined by Meg Vecchi on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
  • Boston, led by Seth Medalie, John Brady, and Tom Harmon, joined by Meg Vecchi on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
    Boston, led by Seth Medalie, John Brady, and Tom Harmon, joined by Meg Vecchi on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
  • South Florida, led by Rob Newman and Jeff Newman, joined by Meg Vecchi on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right
    South Florida, led by Rob Newman and Jeff Newman, joined by Meg Vecchi on the left and Leyla Lesina on the right

Net Field Force Growth Award

Growing the net field force is pivotal to the long-term success of Distribution. Being such a key priority, we launched the Net Field Force Award, which recognizes General Agents who are growing their organizations. Firms are divided into 4 categories, based on size, and awards are presented to the firm in each category with the greatest net field force growth in a 2-year average.

  • Group 2

    Wealth Beyond Money, led by Travis Hart, Ryan Beck, John Kelley, and Shane Bauman, won for 7% growth.

  • Group 3

    Texas PRS, led by Shawn Arrington, Patrick Dickson, Rick Ray, and Nickelle Leist, won for 17% growth.

  • Group 4

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, won for 10% growth.

  • Wealth Beyond Money, led by Shane Bauman, Ryan Beck, Travis Hart, and Ryan Kelley, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
    Wealth Beyond Money, led by Shane Bauman, Ryan Beck, Travis Hart, and Ryan Kelley, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
  • Texas PRS, led by Patrick Dickson, Nickelle Leist, Shawn Arrington, and Rick Ray, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
    Texas PRS, led by Patrick Dickson, Nickelle Leist, Shawn Arrington, and Rick Ray, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
  • Lifetime Financial Growth, led by MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Greg Kreiner, Earl Luttner, Eric Startare, Danielle Swann, Sandy Aderson, and Matt Roddy, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Greg Kreiner, Earl Luttner, Eric Startare, Danielle Swann, Sandy Aderson, and Matt Roddy, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right

Platinum winner of the Trident Award & Medallion Award: Lifetime Financial Growth

Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Tom Wyatt, Eric Startare, Danielle Swann, MaryLou Rodgers, Earl Luttner, Greg Kreiner, Matty Roddy, and Sandy Aderson, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right

Trident Award

This award goes to the agencies with the best overall sales growth in terms of Life, DI, and Gross Dealer Concessions (GDC) sales within their respective categories:

  • Platinum

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare

    Gold

    Boston, led by Seth Medalie, Kevin Schneider, Tom Harmon, and John Brady

    Silver

    Texas PRS, led by Shawn Arrington, Patrick Dickson, Rick Ray, and Nickelle Leist

    Bronze

    Mid-Atlantic, led by Steven Crawford

    Non-metal

    Hudson Valley, led by Stephen DiGirolamo

  • Boston, led by Tom Harmon, John Brady, and Seth Medalie, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
    Boston, led by Tom Harmon, John Brady, and Seth Medalie, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
  • Texas PRS, led by Rick Ray, Patrick Dickson, Nickelle Leist, and Shawn Arrington, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
    Texas PRS, led by Rick Ray, Patrick Dickson, Nickelle Leist, and Shawn Arrington, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
  • Mid-Atlantic, led by Steven Crawford, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
    Mid-Atlantic, led by Steven Crawford, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
  • Hudson Valley, led by Stephen DiGirolamo, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
    Hudson Valley, led by Stephen DiGirolamo, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right

Medallion Award

Agencies with the best overall performance in terms of production, recruiting, agent development, training, and persistency within their Medallion category are recognized with this award:

  • Platinum

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare

    Gold

    Certified Financial Services, led by Tom Ciardella, Craig Feinberg, Rich Gribinas, Robert Worgaftick, Adam Katzman, and Pam Mellor

    Silver

    Des Moines, led by Kim Weaver and Aaron Brinks

  • Certified Financial Services, led by Adam Katzman, Craig Feinberg, Tom Ciardella, Pam Mellor, Robert Worgaftick, and Rich Gribinas, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
    Certified Financial Services, led by Adam Katzman, Craig Feinberg, Tom Ciardella, Pam Mellor, Robert Worgaftick, and Rich Gribinas, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
  • Des Moines, led by Kim Weaver and Aaron Brinks, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right
    Des Moines, led by Kim Weaver and Aaron Brinks, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Tim O’Donnell on the right

Platinum Agencies

This award is the “pinnacle of excellence” for General Agencies. It signifies success in production, recruiting, and leadership — all of which keep our agencies strong:
Strategies for Wealth
Lifetime Financial Growth
Pacific Advisors
Western Pacific
Forest Hills Financial Group
Brooklyn
National Financial Network

Platinum Agency Award Winners

  • New Agency of the Year Award

    Granite Bay, led by Thomas Le, won the award for balancing its growth in vital areas of recruiting, production, and agent retention.

  • Agency Cross-Offering Award Platinum/Gold

    These awards go to the agencies with the highest growth over the previous year of clients owning two or more products from different lines of business:

    Winner

    Boston, led by Seth Medalie, Kevin Schneider, Tom Harmon, and John Brady

    Runner-up 1

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long

    Runner-up 2

    South Central, led by George Moore, Tom Purcell, Camille Snyder, and Daniel Taylor

  • Thomas Le, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
    Thomas Le, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Katie Martineau on the right
  • Boston, led by Tom Harmon, John Brady, and Seth Medalie, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Dan Ellen on the right
    Boston, led by Tom Harmon, John Brady, and Seth Medalie, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Dan Ellen on the right

  • Agency Cross-Offering Award Silver/Bronze/Non-Metal

    These awards go to the agencies with the highest growth over the previous year of clients owning two or more products from different lines of business:

    Winner

    Texas PRS, led by Shawn Arrington, Patrick Dickson, Rick Ray, and Nickelle Leist

    Runner-up 1

    Chicago, led by Mark Pietsch

    Runner-up 2

    Upstate New York, led by Barbara O’Neill and Jim Fashano

  • National Disability Insurance Award

    This award is presented to the agency with the highest amount of annualized premium on new disability income business in the production year.

    Winner

    Pacific Advisors, led by Kelly Kidwell, Eric McDermott, Matt Shipman, Misty Weltzien, Brandon Au, and Tom Freeman won with $6,118,719 Disability Annual Premium

    Runner-up 1

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare with $5,658,331 Disability

    Runner-up 2

    National Financial Network, led by Tony Mazzei, Mike Maresca, Gary DeStefano, Steve Earhart, Derek Chan, and Rob Votruba with $4,539,922 Disability Annual Premium

  • Texas PRS, led by Nickelle Leist, Patrick Dickson, Shawn Arrington, and Rick Ray, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Dan Ellen on the right
    Texas PRS, led by Nickelle Leist, Patrick Dickson, Shawn Arrington, and Rick Ray, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Dan Ellen on the right
  • Pacific Advisors, led byled by Tom Freeman, Eric McDermott, Misty Weltzien, Kelly Kidwell, and Brandon Au, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Kevin DeGray on the right
    Pacific Advisors, led byled by Tom Freeman, Eric McDermott, Misty Weltzien, Kelly Kidwell, and Brandon Au, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Kevin DeGray on the right

  • Life Face Value Award

    This award is given to the agency leader in life face amount in the qualifying production year.

    Winner

    Brooklyn, led by Yoel Felberbaum, Josh Becker, and Nat Perlmutter, won with $7,035,412,504 in life face amount

    Runner-up 1

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, with $5,324,544,277 in life face amount

    Runner-up 2

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, with $3,764,475,698 in life face amount

  • Life Brokerage Agency of the Year Award

    This award recognizes the agency leader in Brokerage Life Premium Sales, as reported on the year-end Brokerage Premium Report, in the qualifying production year.

    Winner

    Forest Hills Financial Group, led by Nat Perlmutter, Tom Petrone, David Perlmutter, Amy Salo, and Andie Perlmutter, won with $6,172,295 brokerage life annual premium

    Runner-up 1

    South Central, led by Tom Purcell, George Moore, Camille Snyder, and Dan Taylor, with $4,631,377 in brokerage life annual premium

    Runner-up 2

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, with $2,136,663 in brokerage life annual premium

  • Brooklyn, led by Nat Perlmutter and Josh Becker, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Ed Youmell on the right
    Brooklyn, led by Nat Perlmutter and Josh Becker, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Ed Youmell on the right
  • Forest Hills Financial Group, led by Nat Perlmutter, Amy Salo, Andie Perlmutter, and David Perlmutter, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Ed Youmell on the right
    Forest Hills Financial Group, led by Nat Perlmutter, Amy Salo, Andie Perlmutter, and David Perlmutter, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Ed Youmell on the right
Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Tom Wyatt, MaryLou Rodgers, Sandy Aderson, Danielle Swann, Gregi Kreiner, Earl Luttner, Eric Startare, Matt Roddy, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Kevin DeGray on the right

Lifetime Financial Growth

Winners of Disability Brokerage Agency of the Year Award, National Multi-Life Disability Award, and National Group Insurance Award, led by Tom Wyatt, MaryLou Rodgers, Sandy Aderson, Danielle Swann, Gregi Kreiner, Earl Luttner, Eric Startare, Matt Roddy, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Kevin DeGray on the right

  • Disability Brokerage Agency of the Year Award

    This award is presented to the agency with the highest amount of brokerage disability premium in the production year.

    Winner

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, with $2,706,797 brokerage disability annual premium

    Runner-up 1

    Pacific Advisors, led by Kelly Kidwell, Eric McDermott, Matt Shipman, Misty Weltzien, Brandon Au, and Tom Freeman, with $2,507,579 brokerage disability annual premium

    Runner-up 2

    Mid-Atlantic, led by Steven Crawford with $2,451,381 brokerage disability annual premium

  • National Recruiting Award

    Winner

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, won with 49 quality hires.

    Runner-up (tie)

    Granite Bay, led by Thomas Le, with 27 quality hires.

    Western Pacific, led by Nash Subotic, Phil Kang, Travis Scribner, and Jeff Pawlowski, with 27 quality hires.

  • National Multi-Life Disability Insurance Award

    The National Multi-Life Disability Insurance Award (MLDI) recognizes the agency leader in dollar amount of MLDI annual premium in the production year.

    Winner

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, won with $1,935,470 in MLDI annual premium

    Runner-up 1

    Wayne, led by David Alter, Jerry Clericuzio, and Anthony Campanile, with $533,760 in MLDI annual premium

    Runner-up 2

    Financial Growth Partners, led by Matt Vahue, Ben Teichman, and Bill Crossan, with $489,054 in MLDI annual premium

  • National Group Insurance Award

    This award recognizes the agency leader in dollar amount of group premium, group life volume, and ranks highest with group plans in the production year.

    Winner

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, won with $1,293,313 in premium, $17,646,950 in life volume, with 48 plans.

    Runner-up 1

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, with $1,183,999 in premium, $27,554,750 in life volume, and ranked #4 with 25 plans.

    Runner-up 2

    National Financial Network, Tony Mazzei, Mike Maresca, Gary DeStefano, Steve Earhart, Derek Chan, and Rob Votruba, with $319,876 in premium, $20,838,375 in life volume, and ranked #3 with 30 plans

Strategies for Wealth, led by Bobby Angel, Jeff Neeck, Josh Becker, Jerry Tavella, Joe Long, Lyle Domenitz, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Kevin DeGray on the right

Strategies for Wealth

Winners of the National Annuity Award, National Life Insurance Award, Innovative Underwriters Products Award, and Park Avenue Award, led by Bobby Angel, Jeff Neeck, Josh Becker, Jerry Tavella, Joe Long, Lyle Domenitz, joined by Leyla Lesina on the left and Kevin DeGray on the right

  • National Annuity Award

    This award recognizes the agency leader in dollar amount of proprietary annuity sales in the production year.

    Winner

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, won with $60,611,903 million in proprietary annuity sales

    Runner-up 1

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, with $23,813,200 million in proprietary annuity sales

    Runner-up 2

    Forest Hills Financial Group, led by Nat Perlmutter, Tom Petrone, David Perlmutter, Amy Salo, and Andie Perlmutter, with $19,502,175 million in proprietary annuity sales

  • National Life Insurance Award

    This award is presented to the leading agency in new individual life paid premium.

    Winner

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, won with $39,053,522 in life annual premium

    Runner-up 1

    Brooklyn, led by Yoel Felberbaum, Josh Becker, and Nat Perlmutter, with $32,772,553 in life annual premium

    Runner-up 2

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, with $25,411,373 in life annual premium

  • Innovative Underwriters Products Award

    This award is presented to the agency with the highest amount of Annualized Commissionable Premium in the qualifying production year.

    Winner

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, won with $1,301,319 in annualized commissionable premium

    Runner-up 1

    Western Pacific, led by Nash Subotic, Phil Kang, Travis Scribner, and Jeff Pawlowski, with $892,230 in annualized commissionable premium

    Runner-up 2

    Pacific Advisors, led by Kelly Kidwell, Eric McDermott, Matt Shipman, Misty Weltzien, Brandon Au, and Tom Freeman, with $817,947 in annualized commissionable premium

  • National Investments Award

    The National Investments Award honors the leader in GDC in the production year.

    Winner

    Strategies for Wealth, led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long, won with $40,763,881 in total GDC

    Runner-up 1

    Lifetime Financial Growth, led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare, with $34,237,185 in total GDC

    Runner-up 2

    Pacific Advisors, led by Kelly Kidwell, Eric McDermott, Matt Shipman, Misty Weltzien, Brandon Au, and Tom Freeman, with $20,948,503 in total GDC

  • Agency Productivity Award

    This award is given to the agency that meets minimum requirements and has the highest points earned in FPs attaining MPR, FP retention, and quality hires.

    Western Pacific, led by Nash Subotic, Phil Kang, Travis Scribner, and Jeff Pawlowski, was the winner. The agency earned 401 total points, had 75% of FRs attain MPR, a 51% FR four-year retention rate, and 27 quality hires.

  • New Agency Recruiting Award

    Winner

    Granite Bay, led by Thomas Le, with 27 quality hires.

    Runner-up (tie)

    Hoosier State, led by Brett Nanna, with 5 quality hires.

    North Texas, led by James Allen, with 5 quality hires.

  • First-time Attendees

    Brandon Au, Pacific Advisors

    Adam Bass, North Atlanta

    Shane Bauman, Wealth Beyond Money

    Nicholas Clark, Greater Lone Star

    Jeffery Clemons, So-Cal Pacific

    Thomas Freeman, Pacific Advisors

    Thomas Le, Granite Bay

    Nickelle Leist, Texas PRS

    Brett Nanna, Hoosier State

    Michael Ronan, Kansas City

    Julio Soria, Broward

    Daniel Taylor, South Central

    Robert Votruba, National Financial Network

    Michael Yoken, Greater New England

The Guardian Quality Award

This award recognizes those General Agencies doing a significant amount of above-average, quality business:

  • Boston led by Thomas Harmon, Seth Medalie, Kevin Schneider, and John Brady

    Brooklyn led by Yoel Felberbaum, Josh Becker, and Nat Perlmutter

    Certified Financial Services led by Richard Gribinas, Robert Worgaftik, Craig Feinberg, Thomas Ciardella, Adam Katzman, and Pamela Mellor

    Charlotte led by Andrew Brincefield

    Chicagoland led by Scott Hunken and Van Ewing

    Des Moines led by Kim Weaver and Aaron Brinks

    Forest Hills Financial Group led by Nat Perlmutter, Tom Petrone, David Perlmutter, Amy Salo, and Andie Perlmutter

    Fort Myers/Naples led by Jerry Hemmer and Michael Kochis

  • Lifetime Financial Growth led by Earl Luttner, Sandy Aderson, Matt Roddy, MaryLou Rodgers, Tom Wyatt, Danielle Swann, Greg Kreiner, and Eric Startare

    National Financial Network led by Tony Mazzei, Mike Maresca, Gary DeStefano, Steve Earhart, Derek Chan, and Rob Votruba

    North/Central Florida led by Stewart Davis, Trip Higginbotham, and Chris Roussel

    NY Gotham led by Howard Elias and Adam Kaufman

    Pacific Advisors led by Kelly Kidwell, Eric McDermott, Matt Shipman, Misty Weltzien, Brandon Au, and Tom Freeman

    Red River led by John McGurran

    Short Hills led by John Limongelli and Mike Salvatore

    South Central led by George Moore, Tom Purcell, Camille Snyder, and Daniel Taylor

  • South Florida led by Jeff Newman and Rob Newman

    Southeast led by Corky Dawes, Brad Stonecipher, Andy Meehan, and Dustin Dawes

    Strategies for Wealth led by Josh Becker, Jeff Neeck, Lyle Domenitz, Jerry Tavella, Bobby Angel, and Joe Long

    Texas PRS led by Shawn Arrington, Patrick Dickson, Nickelle Leist, and Rick Ray

    Toms River led by Frank Congilose

    Upstate New York led by Jim Fashano and Barbara O’Neill

    Wayne led by David Alter, Anthony Campanile, and Jerry Clericuzio

    Wealth Beyond Money led by Travis Hart, Ryan Beck, John Kelley, and Shane Bauman

    Western Pacific led by Nash Subotic, Phil Kang, Travis Scribner, and Jeff Pawlowski

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