Steve graduated from Escondido High in 1995 and attended Palomar College afterward for Graphic Design and Web Development.  He has been licensed in California since March of 2016, and earned Rookie Awards at a Nationally known insurance company before becoming a Broker in June of the same year.  He specializes in Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription drug plans.

Steve started working at Bridlewood because of their amazing training program, and their support of their agents in all their efforts.  He  prides himself on delivering the same support and education to his clients.  His favorite part of the job is helping a client figure out the ins and outs of Medicare, and guiding them in finding the best plan that fits their lifestyle and health needs.  There is nothing better than the satisfaction of knowing he helped another senior with a very major decision in their life.

Steve was born and raised in beautiful San Diego, CA!  His fiancee and he have been together for almost 2 years, and are looking forward to tying the knot soon!  In his leisure time, Steven enjoys surfing, snowboarding, golf, hiking, gardening, cars, cooking, and just being in the great outdoors.

Chris is originally from Vietnam, and now resides in San Diego. He has worked with Life, Health and Accident insurance, and is specializing in Medicare.  He received a recruiting letter from Bridlewood insurance, and after meeting with the President, Jeff Wetzel, and his agent manager, Bill Murray, Chris decided to try this new adventure.  He enjoys the challenge of trying something new, and at the same time he is helping seniors with a very important decision they have to make.

Chris offers Medicare Advantage plan, Prescription Drug plans, Supplement plans and Dual/Chronic Special Needs plans. Dual plans are designed for those seniors who have both Medicare and Medicaid. Chris loves educating people on their Medicare options.

Chris is single now and has two children, one who is attending UCLA and the other is in 4th grade. They have four canaries, who are excellent songbirds.  In his spare time, Chris enjoys watching movies, music, travel, riding motorcycles and fishing.

Lauren Smith is the owner of Lauren Smith Insurance Services, Inc, and has partnered with Bridlewood Insurance Services in 2017.

She has extensive training and has worked in the insurance industry for over 20 years. Lauren’s hard work and dedication to her craft have made her a top producer in her field. Her success has come from her attention to detail with each client she works with. Lauren represents a variety of top-rated local and national carriers. She believes not one plan is right for everyone, and takes the time to find out each client’s needs and guide them to the best plan for them.

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University.  She is a licensed insurance agent, and has recently decided to focus on Medicare sales.  She specializes in Medicare Supplement, Advantage and Prescription Drug plans.  She decided to work with Bridlewood insurance based on their strong support system for their agents, providing them all the tools necessary to be successful.  She enjoys being able to help others and provide them access to better insurance to handle their health needs and to improve their quality of life.

Originally from a small town in Illinois, Jennifer has resided in California for about 20 years.  She has two energetic children, Aviana (11) and Lily (9), and a 14 year old schnoodle named Bailey and a hamster named Cheerio.  Jennifer loves spending time with her family, hiking and Tae Kwon Do.

Mr. Larry Acker was born in Buffalo New York, and is now living in Carlsbad, CA by the ocean with his spouse Rose Mary. They have been married for 44 years and have three sons, two daughters, six grandchildren and a cat named Midnight. In his free time, Larry loves to got to the gym, bike Race, is in a band of brothers and even has Saturday morning bible study. He is an American and respects the flag and those who defend it. Larry attended Dale Carneige college in New York City where he took courses towards associates in management training. He has 43 years of experience in a top sales branch in Buffalo New York where he was the top producer in New York State.

Larry has also Hired and trained Medicare agents for 20 years. Many of them are currently sales managers and branch owners. After meeting Jeff, Larry states that he knew Jeff is consumer conscientious, honest and a great leader, so from then on he decided to work with him. Larry also states that “In the five years that I have been with Bridlewood, Jeff has never disappointed me.”

Larry loves working with people. He likes to do for his client’s what no other salesman would! He likes to provide great service and accessibility for his clients. Larry’s philosophy he says is Jeff’s cliché “The first one to the table wins.”

As a native San Diegan, our home town has experienced a lot of change throughout the past decades. What a wonderful time of life to live here. When planning your future health care coverage and Medicare, you will want to fully understand and secure your health needs. Whether for yourself, a loved one or friend.

Allow Bryant the opportunity and privilege to use my 20+ years expertise in health insurance and Medicare experience and knowledge, to answer questions and tailor some of San Diego’s best health care products just for you.

Prior to becoming a licensed health insurance broker specializing in Medicare, Stewart built his career as a marketing and advertising professional with over 20 years of experience. He earned his BA in Communications Design from California State University, Chico, and has successfully built and managed his own companies, such as Nature’s Agave and Thinkbig Marketing. However, his life took a turn when he was diagnosed with cancer five years ago. From then on, he dedicated his time and energy to overcoming the illness and navigating the complex healthcare system, including managing confusing and complicated insurance policies.

Through this experience, Stewart realized the need to simplify Medicare for seniors and help them to understand the solutions available to them at little or no cost. This led him to focus on Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans, aiming to provide clarity and guidance to seniors who rely on the program for their healthcare coverage.

After meeting with the Bridlewood team, Stewart was convinced this was the right agency for him. His passion for connecting with seniors, particularly those who are not tech-savvy, and finding plans that meet their medical and financial needs, has led to an enriching and meaningful career. As an approachable and knowledgeable agent, he aims to demystify Medicare plans and help seniors make informed decisions about their options for healthcare coverage.

Originally from Danville in Northern California, Stewart moved to Hermosa Beach after college, where he worked at Paramount Pictures Studio and met his wife, Julia. They have been married for 29 years and are now empty nesters with two adult children and Ziggy, his beloved husky/shepherd dog. In his free time, Stewart enjoys traveling, golfing, fishing, and hiking.

Maureen McKenna aka Mo has over 30 years in the health insurance business. Mo transitioned with ease into Medicare from a career working with employer groups. She is a licensed independent agent in CA and many other states. By being independent she has no allegiance to any one insurance company. This is an advantage when you are ready to make your decision. You will know all your options and understand your choices with unbiased recommendations. Mo began working for Bridlewood part-time in 2015 and transitioned into full-time in 2019. She is laser focused on Medicare only so she can bring you value, understanding, and expertise.

Mo recognized the growing challenge that seniors experience understanding the Medicare maze and the difficulty making the right choices and decisions. Mo is passionate, caring and loves helping guide individuals through piles of material and filter through all the misinformation. Maureen loves meeting new clients and hear about their family and their needs they are facing and working together to have the best outcome.

Born and raised in CA Mo has lived in Sunny San Diego for over 35 years. She grew up in the SF Bay Area and relocated to San Diego after graduating from college. Once she settled here, she knew it was where she wanted to live her life, fulfill her career aspirations, and raise her family. Mo has 2 children in the healthcare field located here in SD and DC. Maureen is a Graduate of CSU, Chico with a BA in Economics and Marketing. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, golfing, gardening, and cooking, and most favorite passion is “live music”.

James has a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University.  After a long career, James decided to focus on selling Medicare.  His specialties are Medicare Supplement and Advantage plans, as well as Prescription Drug plans.  He came to work for Bridlewood Insurance because of their excellence among their peers as an organization that helps their agents learn and train to be the best in their field.  He also really likes their great management team that is always supportive and very accessible.  James loves helping new people, especially seniors that are new to Medicare and maybe feeling overwhelmed.  He enjoys educating them and assisting them in finding the best coverage that meets all their requirements and needs.

James was born and raised in California, and lived in quite a number of Southern California cities before settling in San Diego.  He and his wife, Nancy, have been married for over 30 years and have two daughters, Katie (26) and Megan (24).  Katie is a civilian, working with the Navy, training dolphins.  Megan is a nurse in Arizona.  Steve’s favorite pastimes are spending time with his wife and daughters, usually doing outside activities.  They enjoy any and all kinds of musical concerts, and short “staycations” to local towns and parks.

Carmen loves working with people in San Diego who are in need of her services, and Medicare seemed like the perfect fit.

She attended college with a major in accounting.  She has also been a legal secretary, and in 1996 became a licensed Life Insurance, and more recently a licensed Medicare Agent.  Carmen also works as a Family Service Counselor at a local Funeral Home, assisting families with making final arrangements for their loved one. She treats her clients the way she would like to be treated, with patience, respect and compassion.  Carmen also likes to empower her clients with knowledge, so that they can confidently make an informed decision about their healthcare.  She started her career with Bridlewood because she loves the knowledgeable, positive, helpful people there.  Because Carmen is bilingual, she is uniquely qualified to assist a very underserviced group of people – latino seniors.

Originally from Mexico, Carmen has resided in Chula Vista, California for 50 years.  She is divorced and has two beautiful daughters and seven grandchildren.  She also has two female Yorkie terriers.  She loves going for long walks, sewing and crochet.