Agents
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Michael C. Edwards, CLU, LUTCF
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
Financial Adviser, Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser
505-880-2091 Phone/505-880-2116 Fax
mcedwards@ft.NewYorkLife.com
"People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan"
Mike is a graduate of the University of Albuquerque, Cum Laude. Being a member of NAIFA, Mike has worked in the insurance and financial services industry since 1982 and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Round Table*. His numerous awards include: Mainstay Maters, NAIFA National Sales Achievement & National Quality Award, Life All-Star 2005, President's Council 1999-2004 as well as the Westside YMCA Family of the Year- 1997. Mike and his wife, Jude, have been married for 33 years; have 2 children, and 3 grandchildren.
*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
 Tom Gonzales, LUTCF
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2080 Phone/ 505-883-7104 Fax
tmgonzales@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Tom has been a NAIFA Quality Award winner for the past 9 years. Tom is now a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Round Table* as well. In addition, Tom has been a consistent New York Life Executive Council Agent since 1997. Tom is a graduate of New Mexico Highlands University majoring in Business Administration, and Political Science. Tom and his wife Karla, have three daughters, Karmella, Alicia, and Amelia. Tom is also an avid Dallas Cowboy diehard fan.
*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
 Amy Kohlman
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-440-0372 Phone/ 719-593-1685 Fax
akohlman@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Amy has been with New York Life for 22 years, and is Senior NYLIC with the company. A few of her many achievements are; Agent of the Year, President's Council Agent, and she is also a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Round Table*. Amy has one daughter named Natalia, who lives in Colorado Springs and works in Albuquerque with Amy's practice.
*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
 Amado "Sonny" Espinoza
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-623-5211 Phone/ 505-622-5041 Fax
espinoza@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Sonny has been an agent with New York Life for 33 years. He resides in Roswell New Mexico with his wife of 31 years, Nora. They have one son, Andre, and one granddaughter. On March 7, 2006, Sonny was elected City Councilman Ward 3, and won by majority vote. He has also been a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table* for the past 8 years.
*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
John Sharpe, LUTCF, ChFC
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2078 Phone/505-883-7104 Fax
jesharpe@ft.NewYorkLife.com
John has been an agent for 11 years, working alongside his wife of 32 years, Le Sharpe. John & Le have 5 children, and 4 grandchildren.
 Le Sharpe
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-299-7960 Phone/505-883-7104 Fax
ledamsharpe@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Le has been an agent for 13 years, and has been very successful. Le has led the New Mexico General Office in life insurance sales each year she has been an agent. She and her husband of 32 years work together as a team. Le has 5 children and 4 grandchildren.
 John "J.T." Richards
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2036 Phone/505-883-7104 Fax
jtrichards@ft.NewYorkLife.com
J.T. has been an agent for 27 years, and is a Senior NYLIC with the company. He is a consistent President's Council agent, and is also a Million Dollar Round Table* qualifier. J.T. and his wife Lisa, have been married for 23 years and have two daughters, Joey and Patty.
*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
 Jessica Bohan McElroy
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2031 Phone/505-883-7104 Fax
jlbohanmcelr@ft.newyorklife.com
Jessica has been an agent for 3 1/2 years, and has several achievements since joining New York Life. She is a second generation agent, as her father Peter is a Senior NYLIC Agent with the company. Jessica has been married to her husband Matthew for 3 years.
Ginger Rice Bufalino
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2026 Phone/505-883-7104 Fax
vrice@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Ginger has been a NYL agent for 11 years. She has served two terms as the president of Women Entrepreneurs (2001-2002 & 2004-2005) and is a member of NAIFA. She is a graduate of Stephens College and is a third generation native to New Mexico. Ginger has two grown children, Erin 30, and Zac 28, and 1 stepson named Joey, age 18. Ginger also has a 10 month old grandson, Lucien. She and her husband Joe have been married for 6 years.
 Clyde Martinez
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2040 Phone/505-880-2144 Fax
cmartinez@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Clyde is a native of New Mexico, and became part of the New York Life family in 1985. After having made such an impression on his managers in his first two years, he was asked to try his hand in a managerial capacity, however, after 2 years in the position, he realized his passion was in meeting and assisting new clients rather than managing agents. Clyde is a Lifetime Member of Million Dollar Round Table* and a consistent Council Qualifier. Clyde and his wife D-Anna are both graduates of Grants High School, and have been married for 30 years. They have two beautiful children, Douglas (24) and Deza-Ray (26), and one precious granddaughter Cai-Leigh (7). Douglas will be joining the New York Life team in 2009.
*MDRT is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
 Phillip "Trey" Finley, LUTCF
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2093 Phone/ 505-883-7104 Fax
finleyp@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Trey has been with NYL for 14 years and has a BBA in Finance from the University of New Mexico. He is a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Trey and his wife, Alicia, have 4 wonderful children who keep him busy with football, golf, and gymnastics. Trey is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, golf, and anything that involves children. Trey is also proud to be involved with the Sandia High School Football Booster Club.
 Jean Rael
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company, Taos, New Mexico
505-758-1023 Phone/ 505-758-1103 Fax
jrael@ft.NewYorkLife.com
Jean Rael comes from a family of New York Life Agents. It all started when her brother in law became an agent in 1975 followed by her sister in 1977 and her nephew in 1984. Jean is now proud to be a Senior Nylic. She became part of the New York Life family in 1987. She’s been a member of Shared Success and has her Series 6 and 63. Jean currently serves on the Board of Directors for Community Against Violence and The Questa Vecindad Chamber of Commerce. Jean has had the privilege of working in Taos County overlooking the magnificent Sangre de Cristo Mountains. She has one son Alan who lives in England with his wife and three children.
Juan Medina
Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
505-880-2050 Phone/ 505-883-7104 Fax
jmmedina@ft.NewYorkLife.com
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