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Melissa Drake

Office Manager

As our office manager, Melissa ensures everything in our practice runs smoothly and that our clients receive excellent service. She coordinates schedules, makes sure clients get connected with the right people on our team, and provides administrative support throughout the strategy process. With more than 10 years at the firm, Melissa is skilled at anticipating the needs of our clients and team, and she provides timely, attentive service that empowers those around her to focus on what they do best.

Melissa is married to her high school sweetheart and husband of more than 30 years, Joel. They have two children: their adult son Daniel and their daughter Erin, who they lost to a car accident when she was 19. Melissa is very active in their church, and in her spare time, she enjoys quilting, sewing, traveling as much as she can, and autocross racing. She also loves spending time with her two dogs, Lee Roy Brown and Sadie.

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Oneonta Office


28380 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121

Call: (205) 625-5558

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Birmingham Office


2311 Highland Avenue South, Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35205

Call: (205) 625-5558

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Angela Henderson is an agent of and licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the state of Alabama. No insurance business may be conducted outside the state referenced.

Angela Henderson is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 28380 State Highway 75, Oneonta, AL, 35121, 205-446-0043. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the state of Alabama. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific state referenced.

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.

David Wilson is an agent of and licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AL, FL, and GA. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

David Wilson is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, Po Box 277, 28380 Highway 75 South, Oneonta, AL, 35121, 205-625-5558. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AL, and GA. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.

Benjamin Gregory is an agent of and licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of AL, GA, LA, SC, and TN. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

Benjamin Gregory is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 2311 Highland Ave S Ste 100, Birmingham, AL, 35205, 205-625-5558. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AL, FL, and NC. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Benjamin Gregory is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, offering advisory services in the states of AL, FL, and NC. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in the states referenced.

Neither New York Life Insurance Company nor its agents or affiliates provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.​

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