Our Team
We recognize that our interdependence is critical to our individual, advisor, client, and company successes.
LIFE Brokerage provides back office support to the highest quality insurance professionals in the industry. Our network of licensed agents serve some of the wealthiest individuals and corporations in the United States. We design and implement unbiased solutions as it pertains to your clients’ business, estate, and legacy planning needs.
What Makes Us Different?
Our aspiration is to be the most professional, innovative, and trustworthy brokerage general agency in preparing families, businesses, estates, and retirement plans the ability to weather the shock of tragedy or unforeseen circumstances. Watch our video or learn more about LIFE Fundamentals.
MANAGING PARTNER
Adam DeMarco
Adam oversees the case design and marketing efforts at Life Brokerage. He
LICENSING COORDINATOR
Alaina Carollo
Alaina joined the LIFE Brokerage team in 2023 and has stepped into
BROKERAGE DIRECTOR
Alan Buzbee
In this ever increasingly competitive landscape, Alan understands that service is what
PRESIDENT & CEO
Anthony J. Mento CFP®
Anthony founded Life Brokerage and leads with a straight forward ideology; provide
CASE MANAGER
Arielle Karasiewicz
Arielle Karasiewicz has been in the insurance business for 10+ years, much
BROKERAGE DIRECTOR
Bob Lamar
Bob is responsible for managing the wholesaling of life, disability, long
INTERNAL SALES SPECIALIST
Brian Alloway
Brian has over a decade of experience in the insurance and financial
ACCOUNTING AND COMMISSIONS
Brian Gazzara
Brian has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in financial
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Brianna Driscoll
Brianna Driscoll joined Life Brokerage at its inception in 2013 and has
DIRECTOR OF UNDERWRITING
Christopher Lyons
Chris’ breadth of experience in the life brokerage industry, allows him to
Director of Member Underwriting Services
Gerri Bishop, FALU, CLU, FLMI, AIAA, ACS
Gerri Bishop, brings 22 years of experience in the insurance industry, including
SALES AND MARKETING
Henry Borda, CLU
Henry is a third-generation insurance professional who is dedicated to delivering innovative
CASE MANAGER
Jessica Gonzalez
Jessica is an experienced case manager being in the insurance industry for
POLICY SERVICE SPECIALIST
Kathy Esposito
Kathy is a tremendous policy service associate with more than twenty years
Chief Underwriter
Ken Turscak, FALU, FLMI, ACS
As Chief Underwriting Officer, Ken brings more than 25 years of experience
BROKERAGE DIRECTOR
Kortney Rivera
Kortney embarked on her remarkable insurance journey 17 years ago, forging an
DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND COMMISSIONS
Mary Palma
Mary has over twenty years of experience in the insurance industry with
SENIOR CASE MANAGER
Marylee Sterner
With over thirty years of experience in the life insurance business,
DIRECTOR OF NEW BUSINESS
Melissa Bauknight
Melissa has over 10 years of wide-ranging industry experience including case management,
BROKERAGE DIRECTOR
Mike Eagan
Mike is committed to providing your clients with the best plan which
BROKERAGE DIRECTOR
Nick Crescenzo
As an essential part of the LIFE Brokerage operation, Nick recruits and
Head of Member Underwriting Services
Rick Lawton, FALU, ALMI, ARA, ACS
Rick Lawton brings 22 years of experience as a financial advisor.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Sarah Watson
Sarah provides essential administrative support to ensure efficient operations at TEAM LIFE.
SENIOR CASE MANAGER
Shannon Kenney
Shannon is a very experienced case manager in a multi-carrier environment. She
Director of Member Underwriting Services
Will Walker, FLMI, ACS
Will Walker is the Director of Member Underwriting Services. His experience includes
