Amanda Brewton
Owner, Medicare Answers Now
Amanda Brewton is the owner of Medicare Answers Now in Cleveland, Ohio which is a Field Marketing Organization with agents in over 40 states and specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Part D Plans, and more. She has been working in the Medicare field for over 17 years, working for both Aetna and Anthem. She continues teaching numerous courses across the country on such topics as: Ethics, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and many Continuing Education courses. She was recently awarded “Educator of the Year” by her local state NABIP Chapter. She is also the creator of the Ms. Medicare Conference, which provides an environment for women to network and learn from each other about work/life balance, being a business owner, industry trends and other fundamental skills to help them attain their dreams. She is also the creator of Medicare and Margaritas which is a conference open to ALL agents which focuses on subject deep dives and social networking. Last, Amanda is the partner for the Agent Symposium at the Medicarians: The Future of Senior Health, RetireTech, and AgeTech Conference in Las Vegas. Amanda has been a member for NABIP (National
Helaine I. Fingold is a Partner in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice in the Baltimore office of Epstein Becker Green. She has more than 30 years of broad health law and health regulatory experience, including 20 years in the federal legislative and executive branches.
Ms. Fingold advises health care plans and issuers, providers, and other stakeholders on legal and policy issues regarding: the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including, but not limited to: general program compliance and corrective action; marketing, agent/broker and TPMO issues; star ratings/quality bonus payments; application process and appeals; program/financial audits and other program oversight; and program enforcement/sanctions and appeals. She also advises on Medicare A and B; Medicaid fee-for-service and waiver/managed care programs; Medicare and Medicaid demonstration and innovation programs; Qualified Health Plans and ACA commercial plan requirements; and federal and state Surprise Billing rules.
From 2004 to 2012, Ms. Fingold worked in a range of capacities at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with responsibility for areas of the Medicare Advantage program, including Medicare Advantage and Part D marketing, agent/broker/FMO payment, plan application review and approval, plan application denials and appeals, network adequacy, plan contracting, and plan surveillance and oversight. Subsequently, Ms. Fingold served in both senior staff and leadership roles with the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) in the Exchange Policy and Operations Group through which Ms. Fingold worked on the assessment of qualified health and stand-alone dental plans, plan oversight, essential health benefits, agent/broker issues, and market-wide cost sharing limitations.
Ms. Fingold also served as General Counsel for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.
Brandy Guy
Senor Account Executive, Avery Hall
Brandy Guy is a senior account executive with Avery Hall Benefit Solutions. She joined our team at the Easton office in 2019, with six years of industry experience under her belt. Brandy specializes in working individuals and their families to help navigate the ever-changing world of Medicare, individual medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care. In 2023, Brandy was promoted to the position of senior account executive.
Personally, Brandy has been a volunteer for CASA of the Mid-Shore since 2017. She is passionate about staying involved in her community.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and her dogs. Their vacation to the Outer Banks will always be a special memory. One of Brandy’s biggest passions is basketball! Her favorite basketball team is the Golden State Warriors, and she loves the film Coach Carter.
Brandy’s favorite quote is by Marianne Williamson, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.”
Gaylan Hendricks
Founder and CEO. Senior Security Benefits
Gaylan Hendricks is a trailblazing entrepreneur and CEO, known for her exceptional leadership and charisma. As the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits, she has forged a remarkable path in the health insurance industry. Since its inception in 2000,Gaylan has guided her company to unparalleled success, achieving sales of over $120 million in 2020.
In a male-dominated industry, Gaylan's determination and pioneering spirit have set her apart. She has fearlessly risen to the top, breaking barriers and inspiring others along the way. With a philosophy focused on helping others rather than competing against them, Gaylan has become a beacon of empowerment and knowledge sharing.
Beyond her role as CEO, Gaylan is a sought-after speaker at prestigious events, captivating audiences at 8% Nation, LeadsCon, Medicare GurusMastermind, and Ms. Medicare. Through her platform, Queen of the Bundle , she coaches and guides industry professionals, providing personalized supportthrough private training sessions, training videos, and a vibrant social media presence. Gaylan has built a thriving community of followers, all eager to benefit from her wisdom and experience.
With a genuine passion for helping others, Gaylan has dedicated her career to ensuring that individuals and their families receive the protection they need. Her innovative educational trainings, such as the 30-60-90 Sales Approach , Spouse in the House ,and cross-Selling techniques , equip agents with the knowledge and techniques to provide comprehensive Plans of Protection to their clients. Through thesetrainings, Gaylan empowers agents to go above and beyond, safeguarding clients and their loved ones.
