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Mike Ronan

Agency Manager

9133451030

mike_ronan@glic.com

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 9401 INDIAN CREEK PARKWAY, SUITE 670, OVERLAND PARK KS, 66210. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC....

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Sue Howard

Office Manager

913-345-1030

913-345-1050

sue_howard@glic.com

Sue Howard joined The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), in February 2010.  She has held many roles within the agency, currently she is the office manager and oversees the operations of the agency. ...

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Michael Lynch

Managing Director

913-345-1030

michael.e.lynch@glic.com

Michael joined the Guardian network in March of 2018.  He has been a strategic addition to the Kansas City firm in both the insurance and financial services fields as a Financial Advisor.  His practice includes but is...

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Jarod Tibbetts

Financial Representative

913-345-1030

jtibbetts@glic.com

Jarod has joined the Guardian Kansas City firm as a Managing Director with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is also a licensed insurance and financial representative serving the Kansas City area, and clients throughout...
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Lisa DeDonder

Disability Income Specialist

913-345-1030

913-345-1050

lisa_dedonder@glic.com

Lisa began her career with New England Financial in July of 1996. At that time began working with small business owners, & mainly focused on Veterinarians, & Optometrists. Since then has expanded into the Medical & Dental markets. She...

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Jake Kauzlarich

Financial Representative

913-345-1030

913-345-1050

jake.kauzlarich@glic.com

Jake Kauzlarich is a Seattle native who moved to the Midwest to attend the University of Kansas on an athletic scholarship. Jake and his wife Corinn reside in Olathe, KS. Jake loves spending time with his children...

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Lindsey Murrell

New Business Desk - Life

913-345-1030

913-345-1050

lindsey.murrell@glic.com

Eric Douglas

Financial Representative

913-345-1030

913-345-1050

eric.douglas@glic.com

Eric helps people protect families and their fortunes, large and small. Eric works with people to minimize the financial downside of worst-case scenarios with properly configured life insurance and income protection plans. With...
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Alex Underwood

Financial Representative

402.659.9791

alexander.underwood@glic.com

Since 2019, I have built my career in the financial industry with a focus on helping individuals and families make confident, informed decisions about their financial futures. I hold my Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, as well as my...

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Ann Cook

Financial Representative

816.679.9485

ann.cook@glic.com

Ann is a Kansas City, Northland native who graduated from Park Hill High School followed by Metropolitan Community College. She has a vast background in business ownership and logistics that she has utilized diligently within her prior...
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Gerardo Castillo

Managing Associate

402-402-3310

gerardo.castillo@glic.com

Gerardo earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Originally from Hastings, Nebraska, Gerardo now resides in Omaha with his wife, Hannah, who is a...
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Jacob Ridpath

Financial Representative

9133451030

jacob.ridpath@glic.com

Jake earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Spanish from Hastings College. Originally from Omaha, NE, Jake now resides in Overland Park, KS with his wife, Jorie, their son Roman and their dog, Lucha....

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Josh Bennett

Financial Representative

913-345-1030

josh.bennett@glic.com

Originally from central Texas, Josh and his family now reside in Kansas City. Josh loves spending time with his wife and children and is an avid outdoorsman. With integrity and personalized service at the forefront, Josh is passionate...

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Laura Knight

Recruiting Director

913-345-1030

laura.knight@glic.com

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare before transitioning into the world of finance, I bring a unique perspective to Talent Acquisition. My passion lies in building connections, fostering engagement, and helping teams thrive....

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Steve Knapp

Financial Representative

402-510-2870

steve.knapp@glic.com

Steve is a Managing Director with Guardian, a New York-based insurance company with a dual emphasis in insurance and investments. Steve’s focus is financial planning with a niche market of retirement planning, insurance and wealth...

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Will Hower

Financial Representative

612.961.7515

will.hower@glic.com

I’m originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated from Creighton University, where I refined my financial and economic skillset, as well as developed a passion for building meaningful connections and serving others. That...
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