Team Member Level: Partners

Vicena Hart is the Founder of SOS Financial Agency. Raised in Southern California, Vicena transferred her extensive experience in retail sales to the insurance industry after relocating to Maryland to co-found SOS Financial Agency alongside her husband, Chris. Her early role in supporting the business evolved significantly, showcasing her ability to manage and develop vital..

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Chris Hart is the Founder of SOS Financial Agency. Growing up in Compton, California, Chris was inspired by his parents — a postal worker and a daycare owner — to embrace hard work and community service. After a successful career in sales and driven by a desire to utilize his gifts for leadership and empowerment,..

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Robert “Rob” Strachan is President of Strachan Health Insurance Partners. Rob is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was a four-year letterman with the men’s varsity soccer team. He began his insurance career at a leading commercial insurance company in Columbus, Ohio, where he was quickly promoted to a district management position..

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Jennifer Gaines is the Founder of Nobility Financial. A proud graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree in fine art, Jennifer’s career has spanned various roles that underscore her commitment to education, creativity and leadership. Her experience working for Azusa Pacific University’s nursing school and nonprofit organizations inspired Jennifer to enter the insurance..

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Andrew Gaines is the Founder of Nobility Financial. As a former pastor, Andrew has deeply planted roots in community service and nonprofit leadership. He earned a B.A. in political science and a master’s degree in counseling and adult development from Azusa Pacific University. He has devoted his career to empowering people to unlock their true..

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Leslie McGuffie is Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Axxess Benefit Consultants. Leslie graduated from the University of Southern California School of Journalism. After earning her degree, she ventured on to join the Long Beach Press Telegram in California, as a leading features reporter. Drawing on over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Leslie’s strong communication..

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Eric McGuffie is CEO of Axxess Benefit Consultants. Originally from Los Angeles, Eric began his insurance career selling life, health and long-term care insurance. His specialty focused on recruiting and developing sales teams including leading the expansion of sales channels at prominent carriers. With over 30 years of industry expertise, Eric founded Axxess Benefit Consultants, leveraging..

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Jorge Pelayo is the Founder of Unity. Jorge has had a remarkable journey from early entrepreneurship to now leading an influential insurance agency based in Austin, Texas. Born to Cuban and Puerto Rican parents, Jorge’s business experience began in his childhood, where he was deeply influenced by his family’s entrepreneurial spirit. At just 12 years..

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Juan Franco is CEO of Solid Financial Plan. Juan is recognized for his outstanding leadership in retirement planning, having dedicated his career to enriching the lives of families with comprehensive retirement solutions. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi and specializes in Indexed Universal Life insurance plans (IULs) and annuities. Juan’s professional..

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Sheena Sapaula is the Founder of MoneySmartMovement. A respected leader in the insurance and financial services industry, Sheena blends her diverse heritage with profound expertise in finance and marketing. She was born in Sacramento, California, and earned a degree in finance at the University of Pittsburgh where she played collegiate softball on a full-ride scholarship…

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Matt Sapaula is the Founder of MoneySmartMovement. Matt Sapaula, affectionately known as the “Money Smart Guy,” is a beacon of inspiration and leadership in the financial services industry. A first-generation American with roots in the Philippines, Matt’s early life was shaped by service and sacrifice — traits evident in his two enlistments in the United..

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Eric Fierro is Managing Partner of CDA Insurance Solutions. Eric is a vanguard in the insurance industry. With over two decades of experience, Eric has carved a niche in the senior, life and health insurance sectors. His journey took a significant turn in 2006 when he ventured into the broker channel of the senior market,..

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