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Success stories

Sixteen team members, in their own words, on why a long-term career with AFBN is the right move.

  • Laura Nordquist

    AFBN Executive

    Working with AFBN and its representatives, management team and clients has been one of my proudest accomplishments, knowing that I am truly working each and every day to Serve those who Serve to preserve our way of life.

  • Chris Benkendorf

    Managing General Agent

    With over 20 years in the financial services industry, Chris has dedicated his career to helping military members achieve their financial dreams. With his team of financial reps in locations throughout the U.S., Chris works tirelessly to select and train top-notch financial reps who share his same passion.

  • Jeff Donathan

    District Manager

    My job is to make sure you have the information to make intelligent decisions in regards to your career, benefits and your family’s financial future. I provide the tools and information so that you can take advantage of benefits and initiate the steps to become financially responsible. This will lead you to a secure financial future.

  • Chandler Benkendorf

    District Manager

    I have always been passionate about personal finances and my father has been working with the military in the financial services arena for the last 25 years, therefore I was raised with the military always around. My father, grandfather and great grandfather all served in the military, so I haven’t just been a part of the community from a business perspective, but also personal.

  • Ryveal McIver

    Regional Manager

    My goal in working with AFBN is to excel at assisting service members and their families make the best financial, retirement, and planning decisions for their unique situation. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to work with, in and for this important community.

  • Brittany Davis

    Field Service Representative

    I have been working in the financial services/insurance marketplace for a number of years and am honored to be able to share my knowledge with military members through my affiliation with AFBN. I look forward to helping families secure their financial future. I promise to educate each family and give them tools that will help them succeed in their military career.

  • Brittany Zier

    Field Service Representative

    I have always been passionate about helping people and guiding them towards positive choices in life. I love that AFBN is exclusively geared towards serving military members and their spouses.

  • Dylan Biggs

    Field Service Representative

    My military journey has instilled moral values, pride, discipline, and confidence, with the military’s mission and sacrifices forming the bedrock of my character. Choosing a career in supporting the military community stems from an intrinsic desire to create positive impacts, extending to individuals from all walks of life. Representing AFBN aligns with my goal of cultivating strong interpersonal skills to contribute positively to the well-being of service members and their families, and I am grateful for the trust of my future clients in guiding their financial journey with compassion and diligence.

  • Gabriella Israel

    Field Service Representative

    I believe that much of who I am is because of the military community I was raised and, later, married in to – my father and my husband both are retired military.

  • Katarina Echeverria

    Field Service Representative

    My military journey, ignited by my husband’s Army service, has deepened my appreciation for service members’ commitment. Inspired by a family legacy of dedication, I strive for excellence. Working with AFBN, I aim to give back, offering invaluable benefits to the military community and expressing my commitment to efficient financial support for clients as a military spouse.

  • Meaghan Penna

    Field Service Representative

    My life transformed when my husband joined the army. I witnessed his positive evolution through military discipline. In my role as a representative of AFBN, my aim is to offer financial education and underscore the importance of savings, providing stability in an unpredictable world for all our servicemembers.

  • Miranda Allan

    Field Service Representative

    Miranda Allan, inspired by her military connections, chose to work with the military community due to her compassion. As a representative of AFBN, she aligns her passion for helping others. Miranda expresses honor in aiding individuals for success, demonstrating genuine dedication and compassion for those who serve, emphasizing a commitment to a stable future.

  • Ron Pettigrew

    Field Service Representative

    Ron Pettigrew, a distinguished individual, began his military journey in 1975, serving in the United States Air Force (USAF) and later in the USAF Reserves (USAFR) while working as a Nuclear Submarine Welder. With resilience and versatility, he navigated dual roles until the closure of Mare Island in 1995. Ron’s thirty-year military career included serving as a retention Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) for the U.S. Army, and post-retirement, he dedicated himself to representing AFBN, prioritizing soldiers’ access to financial information for informed decisions.

  • Sunny Martinka

    Field Service Representative

    When I discovered AFBN I jumped at the chance to further serve those who serve us. Not only was I raised in a military family, I was raised in Leesville, LA, so I have been immersed in the military community all my life. I genuinely want my clients to know and understand every opportunity available to them.

  • Tiffany Cothern

    Field Service Representative

    Growing up in the military shaped my resilience and instilled respect for my mother’s dedication during her Army service in WA. Witnessing service members’ selfless commitment motivates me to support military families in accessing deserved benefits. Representing AFBN aligns with my tax preparation knowledge, and I’m dedicated to guiding clients towards smart financial strategies for a prosperous future.

  • Hadj Thomas

    National Training Director

    Working with AFBN, allows me to continue my life long affiliation with the military, by educating and helping our dedicated military professionals with every aspect of their financial lives. It is my pleasure to help, educate and guide you, to the absolute best of my ability, with the tools, knowledge and information provided through AFBN.

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