Executive Team
Dr. Edward Burns Jr. is a retired U. S. Marine who served two tours in Iraq. After getting out of the military he became homeless then started a cleaning service with only $34.41 in his bank account. He later sold that cleaning company to a Private Equity company for $12.4 million in 2017, becoming the first multi-millionaire in his family. Dr. Burns joined the life insurance industry fifteen years ago. He has personally coached and mentored more than forty, six-figure earners in the industry and he has received countless awards from various IMOs.
In the role of President, Magally, creates, communicates and implements the organization's vision, mission and overall direction. hires, fires and manages all employees of the company. leads, guides, directs and evaluates all other officers, managers and employees, and ensures they are carrying out the daily operations of the company.
Magally Tejada
President
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Brittany Ricketts
Chief Executive Assistant
As a young woman Brittany has always envisioned reaching beyond the expectations of others. Her willingness to strive for more encourages others to reach their full potential. Brittany has passion to inspire others, working closely with the CEO to handle back office matters and communicate with staff members on behalf of the CEO.
Andrew Valentin
I started my career in 2019 as it aligned with my values and mission to help others. As I enjoy helping my clients set financial order to their lives, and consider many of them family due to the relationships we have built. In my free time, I enjoy reading non fictional books, watching CSI shows, and spending time with my wife. My goal is to help the Hispanic community get the right mentorship and tools needed to be successful and thrive in this industry.
Director of Bilingual Communications (Spanish)
Financial literacy has always been important to me. I enjoy teaching my clients ways they can incorporate life insurance into their financial strategy to create generational wealth. I also understand the power of relationships, which is why this industry is perfect for me. I started my career in financial services in 2022. While serving as the starting point to helping new unlicensed agents hit the ground running. My goal is to expand upon the foundation that's been built and pay it forward. Creating wealth for my clients and their posterity.
Arkel King
Director of Technology & Recruiting
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Dr.Edward Burns Jr., DBA
Founder & CEO
Dr. Edward Burns Jr. is a retired U.S. Marine who served two tours in Iraq. After the military, he became homeless with only $34.41 in his bank account. Then started a cleaning service. He later sold that cleaning company to a Private Equity company for $12.4 million in 2017, becoming the first multi-millionaire in his family. Dr. Burns joined the life insurance industry fifteen years ago. He has personally coached and mentored more than forty, six-figure earners in the industry and he has received countless awards from various IMOs.
In 2021, Jacqueline started her entrepreneurial journey after a 20 year career as a Healthcare Billing Administrator. Her motivation and passion is creating equity for families and leveling the playing field through financial literacy, retirement strategies and wealth management education for future generations.
Jaqueline Banks
Director of Community Events