Brandi has more than 5 years working with Medicare insurance, and is licensed in GA, CA, AZ, OR, ID, and FL. She decided to work with Bridlewood so she could offer more plans and help her clients get the most appropriate coverage to fit their  needs.  Brandi loves helping people in their Medicare journey, but educating them on what Medicare is, how it works, and what their options are for supplemental insurance plans.  She finds working with seniors to be fun and enjoys making a new friend in the process.

Born and raised in San Diego, Brandi now lives in the charming town of Woodstock GA. She and her husband, Wes, have been together for 14 years and have one beautiful 11 year old daughter named Journey.  They keep busy exploring their new coastline (the east coast) by going on family road trips. They also like to stay active with lots of hiking. All three of them are FOODIES, and really enjoy finding fun and delicious new places to eat, especially in a new area, or while on vacation. They love watching movies and playing board games.

Ralph has over 40 years of sales experience, primarily in institutional chemical supplies, and he is currently a corporate account manager for an international chemical manufacturer. He is also the former owner of a distribution company in based in Skokie, IL. Ralph received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology.

While he is relatively new to helping people with their Medicare options, Ralph has many years seeing a Medicare Advantage plan in action. His parents have had Advantage plans for years and he assisted them in selecting and maintaining the right plan for their needs. After seeing how frustrating and overwhelming all the Medicare information could be to seniors, he decided this might be a field he would really enjoy, as he loves helping people and seniors in particular. Ralph says he truly enjoys advising people of their Medicare options. It’s especially rewarding to assist someone by providing a product that they need, and it doesn’t cost the client anything for his help! He feels real satisfaction when he sees the smiles on my clients faces when they understand how he has helped them by educating them so they can make an informed decision. Ralph decided to join Bridlewood Insurance family – he calls it a family because he feels they truly care about him reaching his goals and their method to success is unlike anything else he has experienced before, in this industry.

Ralph was born and raised in Rochester, NY and has been living in the Chicago area for the past 40 years, and currently resides in Glenview, IL. He is married to his lovely wife, Jovy, and they have five wonderful children. Ralph is a motorcycle enthusiast and has been riding for 35 years. He enjoys riding his Harley Davidson Road Glide with his motorcycle gang, and Jovy rides with him. During the winter months, you will find Ralph bowling in his Thursday night league, and on weekends he and his wife are aspiring ballroom dancers, which they enjoy immensely.

Angela has held a number of jobs over the years, including being a realtor, a service coordinator and a bereavement counselor.  She has a Masters of Science degree in Education.

Angela has been with Bridlewood Insurance since June of 2020. She enjoys the flexibility of the job and feels it is a great way to help those in need. Angela worked for an Independent Living Facility and during her time there she heard about all of the great products for low income seniors in her area. She was excited to share that knowledge about the many opportunities available so Angela decided to become a licensed Medicare agent. Angela enjoys helping seniors find the right plan to fit their needs, and as an educator, loves sharing with them the benefits and rights, as a Medicare beneficiary.

Although Angela grew up in Milwaukee, she has also lived in Nebraska, Arizona, and South Dakota. She currently resides in Burlington, WI just south of Milwaukee. She and her husband, Tim, have been married for 30 years.  They have four adult children, and a daughter-in-law. Angela enjoys spending time with family and friends. They also enjoy fishing, walking, church activities, traveling, and home renovation projects.

Educational Background:

BA, Washington and Lee University
MBA, Marquette University

Nicole has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, with majors in Accounting and Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.  She worked as a regional Business Development Manager for UnitedHealthcare for more than six years, and is Health Insurance licensed in all 50 states.  She has become known amongst her colleagues as the expert on Medicare for veterans.  She also specializes in helping those who are in the process of retiring even if they are not quite of Medicare age yet.

While United Healthcare provided her a great opportunity with great training and experiences, it didn’t sit right with her to present products from only one company.  She spent a lot of time praying and reflecting and felt she was being called to become an independent broker so she could use her talent of understanding Medicare to help people choose the right plan for them, regardless of who the insurance company is.  Nicole felt like Bridlewood was a natural fit for her, with their emphasis on always putting the clients needs first. Her favorite part of what she does happens when she comes into contact with someone who is obviously overwhelmed by their Medicare options.  She loves being able to explain Medicare, ask questions, and then lay out their options in a way that makes it easy to understand and takes the burden off their shoulders. You can tell they feel so relieved after they have talked, and it’s great to know she can do that for people.

She grew up in Casco, Wisconsin and resides now in Green Bay, WI.  Nicole and her husband, Chad, have been together for 6 years and have 3 energetic boys and 2 dogs, so they are certainly never bored.  When it’s nice outside she enjoys walking through the woods with her boys and they love to spend time at the family cabin in upper Michigan. As the kids get older, more and more time is spent at flag football, soccer, t-ball, etc.

Travis has an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Mid-State Technical College. After being an internal Medicare tele sales Agent for 3 years at UnitedHealthcare, he decided to stop being a captive agent with one company, and become his own boss.  He joined Bridlewood so that he could offer a wide variety of Medicare products and plans, not just plans from one company.  Travis believes that Medicare is not a “one-size fits all” product, and wanted the opportunity to be able to help seniors select the most appropriate plan to meet their needs.  He specializes in Medicare Advantage and Special Needs plans.

Travis’s favorite part of working with Medicare beneficiaries, is helping people understand something that they may have struggled understanding previously. Finding new ways to explain a benefit or detail, he really enjoys watching as his clients finally “get it” and understand something that seemed so foreign and difficult before.  His philosophy is to always treat his clients like he would treat his family.

Originally from Wisconsin Rapids, Travis moved to Green Bay in 2015 before finally settling down in Clintonville, WI in 2021.  He met his wife, Hannah, in 2015 and they were married in 2018.  They have two beautiful children, Leonardo (2 years old) and Lorelai (1 year old).  They enjoy being outside with their family, going on hikes and working in their garden.  He is a diehard New York Giants fan, and when time allows, enjoys playing pickup basketball.

I started out about 15 years ago selling Life Insurance, under 65 individual Health and Medicare supplements. 2011 was the first year I started selling Medicare Advantage during AEP. Medicare Advantage plans are mainly what I focus on now, although I still help families with Final Expense and Life Insurance.

I am new to Bridlewood insurance. I have 10+ years of experience in Life, Health, and Medicare insurance. I joined Bridlewood Midwest Insurance, a family-owned agency located in Ankeny, IA. The owners are extremely knowledgeable about Medicare. I feel part of a team here. They really do care about my success as an agent.

I get to talk to and meet new people every day. I enjoy helping my clients find the right insurance solution that fits their needs. That is a very rewarding part of my job.

Originally from Davenport, IA where I currently reside. I served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force.

I love to travel anywhere there is a beach. I exercise regularly. I love spending time with family and close friends.

Jermaine graduated High School in 2002 and received an Associate’s Degree in 2008. He is currently finishing his Bachelor’s Degree at a University, and should have it by the end of next year. Back in 2011, Jermaine began selling Medicare insurance for Florida Blue, and after many years and due to his expertise in Medicare, he was selected to head up a pilot program to be the leader of a 6 person team of agents dedicated to only selling Medicare insurance.  He is licensed to sell Life, Health, and Accident Insurance, as well as Variable Annuities, in both Arizona and Florida.  Jermaine specializes in Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription Drug plans.

He decided to join Bridlewood Insurance, because they have the reputation for caring more about their clients, than about the bottom line.  Jermaine’s philosophy is to always put the client’s best interest ahead of everything else.  He really enjoys working with people to help them find the best possible Medicare plan to cover all their needs while keeping their costs at a minimum.

Jermaine was born in New York, but raised in beautiful North Carolina.  After 6 years of active duty in the Navy, and 2 years of Reserves, he currently resides in Arizona, although he is licensed and appointed in Florida as well.  One of his favorite pastimes is to learn new things, which he feels is a daily experience.  And he loves to watch sports and travel, especially to the east coast to see his friends and family.

Jay graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007.  He has worked in the insurance industry for over a decade, and has specialized in Medicare since 2018. He is contracted with all the major carriers in the area and offers a full range of products and services to his clients, including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Special Needs Plans, Medicare/Medicaid plans, Low Income Subsidy, and Veterans Plans.

Jay decided to focus solely on Medicare because he realized how big of a demand there was for someone who can simplify the process, as well as educate and help seniors with their Medicare planning.  Jay was eager to join Bridlewood’s team of agents, due to their vision, leadership and support.  They operate with great integrity, and always keep the client’s needs as their top priority.  His favorite part of his job is sitting at a client’s kitchen table, getting to know more about them and their family, and helping them take the guesswork out of the entire process so they do not feel confused or overwhelmed. He loves helping them find the right plan that suits their needs, as well as their budget.

Jay has lived in Eastern Iowa all his life.  He was born in Iowa City, and raised in a small town called What Cheer.  He now lives in Marengo with his wife Nikki, and 3 sons – Ayson, Jaxen and Declan.  In his free time he loves spending time with his family and friends.  Their family can almost always be found outdoors, whether it’s camping, kayaking, hiking or fishing.  He also loves watching sports, and is a lifelong Hawkeye fan.

Maribel has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages.  She speaks English, Spanish, German, Portuguese and French. Additionally, she has a Master’s Degree in Public Health. Currently, she possesses her Health Agent Florida license as well as her Florida Life License, including Variable Annuities. Since August of 2019 until June of 2022, she worked as a captive bilingual insurance broker in a call center and remotely selling Medicare Advantage, stand alone Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Supplement plans. During the years she worked at this insurance firm, she achieved a 92% or above customer retention rate due to her dedication in providing exceptional customer service experiences. Maribel strives to make sure her customers enroll in a plan that fits their needs and assists them with any issues that may arise or answer any questions they may have. She is just phone call away. In 2022, she sold 128 plans during the Annual Enrollment Period and received an award for compassionate service.  Maribel’s specialty is Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, and Medicare Supplement plans, Medicaid, Low Income Subsidy, Medicare Savings Program, Social Security, Long Term Care, Home Health Aide, and State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs.

On June 17, 2022, she resigned as a captive agent to work as an independant insurance broker. After extensive research and interviews, Maribel decided to join Bridlewood Insurance Services because of the perks and resources they offer. Their support and training allows her to prospect, market and execute her plans for success.  Her favorite part of the job is to meet with people who need help finding a plan that better fits their needs, and provide the education required to understand how Medicare works, what resources are available in their community to be able to live a better quality of life and enhance their health and well-being.

Maribel was born in Hoboken, NJ and raised in Manhattan, NY.  Her parents are from Puerto Rico, therefore, she had an opportunity to live and study in San Juan, PR. Currently, she resides in Brandon, FL.  The love of her life is her one and only daughter, Carla Aponte. She moved to New York to pursue her passion for Art. She also has a female cat named Kahlua who she truly enjoys. The minute we saw the color of her fur we instantly chose her name. She is a bundle of joy, loves to snuggle and being petted.   Maribel’s favorite pastimes are cycling, traveling and cooking. She also loves serving others in her church and community.