Throughout my career, I considered many paths: becoming a missionary, a youth pastor, a brewery owner, or even a hostel owner. However, I never imagined I would end up here. I wanted a career that allowed me to make a positive impact in my community and build deep, meaningful relationships with those around me. The life insurance business was never something I pictured myself doing. While I had been told it was an area where I could potentially excel, I was initially concerned about the stigma surrounding the industry. My fears were rooted in the thought: "I don't want people to view me differently" or "I don’t want my friends or others to suddenly avoid hanging out with me because they think I might try to sell them life insurance." I had always viewed the industry as something to be avoided.

Now, after being in this field for over two years, I can honestly say I was completely wrong in my assumptions.

One of the first things I learned is that New York Life is much more than just a life insurance company. Life insurance is certainly a key part of what we do, and we excel at it, but it’s not the only service we offer. At New York Life, we prioritize protection-first financial strategies. While life insurance is an important aspect, our services go far beyond that. What once worried me has now become my hope. I no longer worry about how my community will perceive me. Instead, I’m hopeful that my community will see me differently. I want to be someone who helps those around me protect their loved ones, achieve their financial goals during their working years, retire comfortably and securely when they’re ready, and leave behind a legacy that will impact future generations.

This is not just a job for me—it’s not just about putting a roof over my head or food on my family’s table. Though the ability to do those things is very important to me. It’s also a privilege and a responsibility to help individuals and families ensure that they have financial security. I would be honored to sit down with you or someone you know who would benefit from a conversation. We would take the time to go through a discovery process, carefully examining your unique situation and identifying any gaps in your financial strategy. Sometimes the answer may be that you are already in a great position. Other times, we might uncover one or more areas where improvements could be made. We would prioritize those needs, and whether it's something I can assist you with directly or if I can connect you with someone who can help, I would love the opportunity to help you take that next step.