Brian Holmes - COUNTRY Financial Representative

Five times and counting! For the fifth year in a row, COUNTRY Life has been recognized on Ward’s 50 list of top performing life insurance companies for 2026.

This award is given for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety,
consistency and performance over a five-year average (2021-2025).

Give me a call today to find out how you can protect what matters most.

These numbers tell an interesting story. 🤓

Whether you already have life insurance or are just starting to think about it, reviewing your needs every few years can help make sure your coverage still reflects your life today.

Paying for a child’s college education is a goal for many parents, along with other financial goals like saving for retirement and buying a home. When there are so many priorities, it’s hard to know what to tackle first. Here are some things to consider as you make that decision.

Time is the key when saving for retirement: Take this example of Joe vs. Katy.

Katy made saving for retirement a priority. She contributed $4,000 annually to a tax-deferred account earning 8 percent, from age 25-35. She then made no additional contributions, and by age 65, had accumulated over $680,000.

Joe began saving later. He contributed the same $4,000 annually to a tax-deferred account earning 8% but contributed from age 35 all the way to age 65. At that point, he had accumulated just over $532,000.

The difference is time. Katy had the benefit of more years of compounding.

Saving for college can be more challenging because there is less time to save.

People who reach their financial goals rarely do it alone. A financial advisor can help put together a plan for improving your financial wellness and balancing your future goals.

If you’re interested in learning how you should balance saving for college or your own retirement, I can help. Contact me today.

You’re not just planning for today anymore. You’re building what’s next.

The first step is often just having a conversation. If you'd like to talk through your goals, questions, or next steps, I'm here to help.

Insurance can feel complicated. Coverage questions. Policy reviews. Claims. The "what ifs."

That's why stories like the Parker family's matter. Having the right coverage is important, but so is having someone you trust to help you navigate life's unexpected moments.

If you ever have questions about your coverage or protection needs, I'm here to help.

After 20+ years in financial services, I’ve learned a lot, earned several designations, and continued to grow professionally.

But my newest designation, Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®), is different.

It has reinforced a perspective that goes beyond financial success:

God owns it all. We are stewards.

As a financial advisor, I want to help clients think beyond simply accumulating more money. Money is a tool—and the bigger question is what that tool can accomplish.

Providing for family. Preparing for the future. Giving generously. Protecting what we’ve been entrusted with. Making a difference.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to keep learning, but even more grateful for the reminder that financial planning is ultimately about more than money. It’s about purpose.

Although it's best to have a policy separate from your employer, having ANY life insurance is certainly better than none. Review your coverage today!