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March 10, 2023

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Integrity

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. At Integrity, we’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s why we recently celebrated International Women’s Day with our Shared Services team in Dallas. Our celebration was filled with empowering conversations, inspiring stories..

February 16, 2023

The Story Makes the Pen

On a recent episode of the “Inspire” Podcast, new Partner Scott DeLong of DeLong Sales Group surprised our Co-Founder and CEO, Bryan W. Adams, with a beautiful pen with a unique design, that to him, symbolized Integrity and what we are building together. Scott explained that the pen design was inspired by the classic novel..

February 3, 2023

Lessons From the Court

Some of life’s biggest lessons can be learned while playing sports — and that’s been especially true for Integrity Partner Steven Yee of SkyPoint Financial & Insurance Services. When he joined us on the “Inspire” Podcast, he shared how his lifelong love of basketball shaped who he is and how he leads his business. Growing..

January 27, 2023

Chasing the American Dream

When it comes to chasing the American dream, few have fought as valiantly as Dianne Faligowski of Insurance Marketplace Agency. From her choice to move to the United States in the months following 9/11, to her tireless efforts to build a business that specializes in serving immigrants, Dianne has proven that hard work truly pays..

January 23, 2023

Built to Endure

Larry Gray understands what it takes to endure. His whole life has been an endurance race, from his military service to carrying on the family business. He even tackles actual endurance races for fun on the weekends! Recently, Larry stopped by the “Inspire” Podcast and shared how his ability to endure has shaped his life…

January 16, 2023

Archaeologist Turned Activist

At some point in our lives, many of us have daydreamed of becoming like Indiana Jones: visiting exotic locales, exploring ancient structures and discovering lost civilizations. One of our Partners, Wayne Gray of Legacy Insurance and Financial Services, has taken that dream and turned it into a reality. Wayne travels the world and lives his..

January 6, 2023

A Recipe for Success

Good food and great company are at the heart of Integrity Partner Rob Richman’s perfect night off. In addition to his leadership at Richman Insurance Agency, he is also a skilled chef. On the “Inspire” Podcast, Rob shared with us his culinary passion and how cooking helps him relax. He’s even given us a personal..

December 29, 2022

A Legacy of Hard Work

For Integrity Partner Tony Arruda, getting older has meant doubling down and doing more to serve others. That’s because Tony started Senior Planning Center at the age of 70, when he himself was already eligible for Medicare! When we asked Tony what inspired him to have a whole new career in his retirement years, he..

December 9, 2022

Ahoy, Anthony!

Anthony Owen of Annuity Agents Alliance is not only a captain of our industry – but a former boat captain as well! On the “Inspire” Podcast, he shared with us some of his adventures at sea. Anthony’s life at sea began at 16 with a very land-based tragedy: the volcanic eruption of Mount St. Helens!..

December 2, 2022

Building a Champion Team

Ron Shurts, Co-Founder and CEO of Annexus, knows what it takes to create a championship team. From building a hugely successful company to innovating the product development space, Ron has succeeded in many facets of his life. While he shares a passion for excellence at work, Ron also brings his A-game to the world of..

November 23, 2022

The Yearn to Endure

Spartan races are often viewed as some of the toughest obstacle courses around. They’re designed to push the limits of human endurance with courses ranging from an intense 5k to a full marathon. When Dave Whichard, President of Velocity Life Insurance Agency, stopped by the “Inspire” Podcast, he shared how years of Spartan races have..

November 18, 2022

Living the American Dream

PHP Agency founder and CEO, Patrick Bet-David, sat down with us for a special video episode of the “Inspire” Podcast. He shared stories of growing up in Iran in the 1980s and how his parents’ decision to come to the United States changed his life. Patrick was born at the peak of the Iranian Revolution..