OUR TEAM
The mission of SBG is to put our clients' interests above all else,
and our valuable team members make that a priority.
Stuart entered the insurance industry in 1997 with Business Administration and Real Estate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University.
With more than 25 years experience, Stuart has helped thousands of clients secure their financial futures in more than a dozen states.
One of the leading experts in the industry, he has been a trusted resource and advisor for a nationwide team of world-class agents.
STUART GRIZZLE
President & Founder
Charter Life Underwriter, CLU, ChFC
TONY CUELLAR
Regional Vice President
North East
First as a Pastor and Director of chaplaincy services for Inspira Health Network, Tony has worked with people in the South Jersey area for 20 years.
In 2017 he begun working as an insurance agent, and is delighted to partner with Secured Benefits in serving people in the tri-state area.
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MELISSA MORERA
Vice President of
Operations
Melissa joined the SBG family in 2002 after working in the journalism industry for a decade.
Responsible for SBG's client development and day-to-day operations, she maintains SBG's more than 30,000 clients and "finds joy in helping generations of families through all facts of life's changes."
Vice President of Operations
LAURA HALL
Regional Manager
Southern Region
An Austin Peay State University graduate, Laura has been working with the Nashville community for two years.
Before becoming an agent, Laura worked in healthcare administration for over 20 years and is a Your Family Bank Authorized representative specializing in Debt Elimination and Retirement Planning.
She "loves helping people in ALL financial situations as they prepare for retirement."
JEFF ARCHER
Regional Vice President
Mid West
​As a trusted SBG partner with Archer Life Financial, Jeff has a broad range of experience in the financial services industry.
For over 17 years, Jeff has leveraged his diverse background into practical everyday financial advice assisting business owners, executives, investors and families with financial consultation in the areas of tax-free retirement planning, mortgage insurance, customized asset protection plans, final expense planning, critical illness and disability protection.
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THOMAS HOWARD
Senior Consultant
Thomas has been working throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware as a valued member of the SBG family since 2008.
A dedicated father and talented musician, Thomas has deep ties to the Philadelphia area and the communities he serves.
TUESDAY WRIGHT
Client Services Manager
Tuesday has been with Secured Benefits Group since 2017, and has previous experience in Insurance Services, including, management positions with LAH & PC Insurance Companies.
Also, as a former Licensing Manager for an Insurance Agency with teams locally and internationally, her area of specialty have always been as a liaison between the client and agent.
“The client is our client, of course, but, the agent is our client, too. It’s important to support both, equally."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
JENNIFER LIU
New Business & Operations Manager
A Temple University graduate, Jennifer was a EHS Analyst before joining SBG in 2016.
JUDY VICCELLIO
Senior Consultant
Judy joined SBG in 2017 and serves the greater Northern Virginia market.
JODI BROTHERS
With over ten years in the financial services industry, Jodi joined SBG in 2017 with experience in life, health and retirement planning.
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Regional Manager
Northeast
RICK HEAVERLY
Senior Consultant
Rick joined the SBG family in 2000, and is one of our most senior agents.
Specializing in the Medicare market, when Rick enjoys boating from his home in sunny florida, and spending time with his wife and dogs.
BRUCE HENGEY
Senior Consultant
A former Real Estate professional, Bruce has been in the insurance industry for eight years.
"At the core of my business is a commitment to making sure my clients are protecting what matters most. Regardless of what life brings, I want to help your family be able to continue to do the things that they hold so dear. It is the only protection I offer that is designed to help secure your family's future."
JACLYN HURD
Senior Consultant
Jaclyn joined SBG in 2005 and is licensed in MD, PA, NC, VA and FL.
With a Master's Degree in Business Administration, this mother of three is skilled in Life, Mortgage Protection, Disability, Critical Illness, Annuities and Health insurance.
"If you work just for money, you will never make it; but if you love what you are doing and the people you serve, success will find it's way to you."
JASON GEORGE
Life, Health & Retirement Specialist
Jason has 12+ years of experience in the Financial, Life Insurance, and Medicare industries. He specializes in Retirement Planning. He will optimize your plan to ensure proper Long Term Care Coverage, Medicare Coverage, and Protecting enough of your money to ensure it lasts for the entirety of your life and that of your spouse.
"The Word says that 'a Good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children,' one of the most rewarding aspects of my profession is helping Men and Women both, achieve this Good with a properly built retirement plan." - Jason George
BRENDA HAGER
Senior Consultant
Brenda joined SBG in 2016 and serves the greater Southern Eastern Pennsylvania market.
DALE JARAMILLO
Regional Manager
Southwest
​Specializing in mortgage protection, life insurance and annuities. Most of his life was spent on the family farm along with being a high school biology teacher and coach in Albuquerque, NM.
Dale lost his father and older brother at relatively young ages; father was 58 and brother was 53 when they passed.
"Because of these tragic life experiences, I realized the importance of having systems in place to take care of our loved ones. I became passionate about educating people about the necessity and the affordability of protecting their assets and their loved one’s financial well-being."
