Husband, Father, Coach, Entrepreneur At a very early Chris knew he wanted to be successful. Growing up in rural NC he learned the value of hard work and discipline which became the cornerstones of his character. Michele When Michele was 6 years old, she knew she was a competitor and a high achiever. She went to the mall with her mother and was introduced to figure skating. She instantly knew she wanted to be the best at that and whatever else she did. Competing throughout her childhood and coaching and performing in shows as a young adult formed the platform to excel and compete in a the world of business. After earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from the illustrious Spelman College, the #1 HBCU in the country, she worked in the field of education in NC. Very shortly after that, Michele was introduced to a part-time opportunity in the financial services arena. She never had any business or entreneurial experience however that competitive spirit and drive to something special with her life was reignited. She started off part-ime for a few years and soon made a career change to financial services, and she has never looked back. Stronger Together: Love, Trust, Partnership During their senior year of college. Chris & Michele met and after graduation joined forces to build a family business. They both came from homes full of love and very little money. cThose humble beginnings were the fuel for their drive for success. Young, Focused, Fierce In their early 20's they were introduced to financial services . Togther they build an organization of nearly 400 licensed agents helping 1,000's of families reach their financial goals. Today Chris & Michele lead a team of leaders thats exploding across the country and is always looking for more leaders to expand their network. After years of personal development they live by the mantra "It's not how you start; It's how you finish"

Deana worked in Corporate America in the financial services field for over 20 years. She’s always been highly customer service oriented and has a love for people. She was introduced to the life insurance industry when she was looking for a policy for her and her family outside their job. She met Chris Durhan and accomplished the goal of obtaining a policy, BUT the most amazing thing happened. She decided to get into the life insurance industry and become an agent herself. Deana has done just that and became one of the top agents in her state! All that is due to her drive and passion to help others. She currently oversees a team of agents and is always looking to expand. Her office also manages over 700+ clients and is always expanding her client base as well. One of her biggest goals is to promote financial awareness in the community.

ALPHA MAN, COACH, MENTOR, ENTREPRENEUR, DISRUPTOR & FINANCIAL EDUCATOR Broderick “Bear2k” Lemons is far from your average Bear! At a very early age Broderick knew he wanted to be somebody! He recalls growing up in Lubbock TX, with a lot of love, but could not fully understand why there was no money. His naive belief in life was with such nice, hardworking, caring, God fearing, good people around him, why was it this same group, that was struggling financially? Shouldn’t the good in one area translate to good everywhere automatically? Broderick always strived for greatness! Coming from the now typical single-family home, he always made a way to excel academically because from the teachings that were prevalent at the time, it was either excel to professional sports, get good grades to get a good job, go to the military, or sell drugs on the streets. He quickly realized of the alternatives he had before him, academics was his best bet. Growing up qualifying for every government assistance program offered & noticing how his grandmother with his 15 aunts & uncles and almost 80 cousins back then, even more now, would always be the family given hand me down clothes and the things that other people no longer wanted, Broderick knew he was starting from the bottom or was not very far from it! Today Broderick is thriving in the financial services industry with plans to continue to lead & educate others while growing a family owned financial services franchise, & helping other individuals to do the same for their families.  He currently oversees over 130+ Independent franchisees and is always looking to help more people. After entering the financial services industry He noticed how much even after a college education, he was left with little to no financial education & believes addressing this issue in the country will give everyone that break-through that has been so elusive for so many.

Family, Business & Mentorship Jimmie + Ashley Artis is not your ORDINARY COUPLE! Established in 2011, Jimmie and Ashley got married after dating since high school and moved to Raleigh, NC. Early on in their marriage, they both struggled financially even though they worked corporate jobs. Jimmie was a Warehouse Supervisor climbing the corporate ladder and Ashley was a pharmacy technician with a promising career as a pharmacist. Growing up in rural NC, they were both raised by single moms who gave love and support but lacked the financial knowledge that was limited in their community. Jimmie and Ashley knew that for their marriage to thrive financially they had to make some changes not just within their marriage but within their community. “Together we can do anything!” Ironically In November of 2015, they were both given the opportunity to get an insurance license in the state of NC even when they were in such pivotal moment of struggling financially living paycheck to paycheck. They started out part-time selling life insurance which was the beginning to a promising future not just for their family but many families they helped in their community. “Take a Chance and Change” Today they are dominating in a publicly traded company, as a husband-and-wife partnership as Regional Vice Presidents with two beautiful daughters. They both have taken on the leadership roles in their community to help families financially with life insurance and investments. To say they are a Power Couple who can withstand the pivots of marriages financially is an understatement! “Lead by Example and when the student is ready the teacher will appear!” Together they serve as mentors and coaches to those who want to serve and help families in their community by obtaining a life insurance in the state, they live in. They currently oversee 57+ licensed agents and always eager to help more people and marriages just like theirs who struggles financially. Educating and helping families reach their goals and dreams will always be important to them.

Marcus is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. Upon graduating from college, he moved to Beaumont, Texas, to teach. He was a veteran science teacher for fifteen years. He has been married to his beautiful wife Regina for twenty years. Regina is a full-time social worker. She also has a life insurance license. Marcus and Regina have a fifteen-year-old son named Noah. They moved to Sugar Land, Texas, recently. Marcus enjoys reading and running in his spare time. He enjoys cooking gumbo for friends and family. Marcus loves to express his zeal for God and he loves being faithful to his church. Upon leaving the classroom in 2013, he saw the gross disparities between the educator and financial solutions. Statistically, eight percent of educators have their money in annuities. He saw the lack of financial literacy for the educator in education. This underserved market became his passion. After helping educators for ten years he has become fully securities licensed as well as mortgage licensed. His purpose is to build a strong financial foundation for those who want help. Services include: - Life insurance - Mutual funds - Retirement planning - Investment consolidation - Financial wellness seminars - Mortgages

Wife, Mentor, Coach, Entrepreneur & Financial Services Maven is far from Average! At an early age Pam always knew she had greatness in HER! She was raised in a middle-income family, both parents where Professionals in the field of Education, her father started his entrepreneurship journey part time while teaching and coaching women’s basketball. He went full time in business during Pam’s middle school years. It was then she knew that she wanted to be an entrepreneur. Pam a proud HBCU Grad, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration, from North Carolina Central University. Pam found success in her career in Behavioral Healthcare Services. Over 20 years, she worked to help individuals with Mental Health realize, create and maintain positive life outcomes. It was in 2015, when Pam’s life took a devastating turn. After her father passed suddenly without life insurance or retirement savings, her family was left in grief and financial turmoil. This painful experience is what lead Pam to seek financial guidance for her own life and change the projection of her financial future. “She wanted to succeed “ Pam became a licensed financial service in 2016. As a result of her diligence, she was promoted to Regional Leader within her first 17 months and Licensed Securities Rep. Pam (Dwight) became Regional Vice President in June 2020 and members of the Financial Independence Council in May of 2021 becoming six-figure earners in her business national organization. In March of 2023, they promoted their 1st RVP. Pam is committed to leading: 1 Women that have successful careers yet are not satisfied in their corporate roles and believe they too have greatness in them beyond the board room. 2 Women who desire to leave the corporate culture and build their own business. 3 Women that love their corporate role but need to increase their cash flow to achieve their greatest!