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As the Vice President of Underwriting for our partner, Valmark Financial Group, Lauren Ballantine is responsible for the technical assessment and negotiation of underwriting offers and serves as a contact for all new life business and underwriting. She is an advocate and escalation contact through every stage of the underwriting process, working to anticipate potential issues, identify the most appropriate carrier and negotiate the best possible underwriting outcome. She earned a BA in Biology and Art from the College of St. Benedict and St. John\u2019s University, where she received the President\u2019s Scholarship and made the Dean\u2019s List. Mrs. Ballantine is a Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU), a board member of Twin Cities Association of Home Office Underwriters (TCAHOU), and holds Minnesota Life and Health Licenses.<\/p>\n
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Member FINRA<\/a>, SIPC<\/a> 130 Springside Drive, Suite 300, Akron, Ohio 44333-2431, T. 1.800.765.5201\u00a0Thomas Brady & Associates<\/strong> is a Separate Entity From Valmark Securities, Inc.\u00a0Neither Thomas Brady & Associates<\/strong> nor Valmark Securities, Inc. provides legal or tax advice.<\/p>\n To the extent any material on this website (including any attachments) concerns tax matters, it is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed within.<\/p>\n Any publication or other material on this website is for informational purposes and does not contain or convey legal advice. 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<\/strong>Vice President of Underwriting<\/p>\n
180 Canal Street, Suite 601
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-266-0019
Fax: 617-266-0087<\/p>\n
120 N. El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: 650-347-0276
Fax: 650-347-6078<\/p>\n
112 W. 34th Street
Suite 1700
New York, NY 10120
Phone: 212-946-4784<\/p>\n
171 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 800
GrandRapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 719- 5007<\/p>\n