Valley Voice Valley Voice November 2016 | Page 48

If you were to sit down with Rene today and he was to ask you, “If you were to lose your job tomorrow due to an accident or debilitating illness, would your family be able to maintain the same lifestyle they have today?” What would your answer be?

Most people think that they are blessed that their employers gave them Disability Insurance, only thing; group and association plans are filled with huge gaps by exclusions and limitations. Rene, on the other hand, works with 18 companies helping individuals and families understand the best coverage in Disability Income, Life, and Long Term Care insurance in order to protect their families and lifestyle.

Passionate about what he does, with over 16 year’s experience, he has seen firsthand how someone’s life can change dramatically and in a blink of an eye. He has seen how individuals, and the people who love them, want to care for them as best they can dependent upon resources available to them.

A former District Manager for GE Financial Long Term Care Insurance, Rene provided training and support needed to help others become successful independent advisors to assist their clients. Additionally, over the years he continues to mentor and support advisors in the areas of Disability, LTC, Home, Life and Health Insurance Disciplines to give them the tools to best serve their clients.

Rene was honored for being Long Term Care Agent of the Month, GE Long Term Care, January 1999 and October 2000. In addition, Rene has been the recipient of the Top 100 Long Term Care Insurance Professional Award, from 2004 to 2012.

A dedicated humanitarian, Rene helps individuals understand the history and laws of the United States to better assist them with becoming U.S. citizens.

Rene is also committed to creating awareness and providing support to families caring for relatives with Alzheimer’s. Additionally, he is a strong supporter and leader for the Annual Memory Walk, the Alzheimer’s Association’s largest annual fundraiser.

Rene is licensed in the following states for Disability & Long Term Care insurance:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas,Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia